Serving the Church and reaching the City for Christ
The Center Story . . .
The building known as the Buffalo Christian Center was originally built as an exclusive men's club in the 1920's. The club thrived during Prohibition, but membership declined considerably after the ban on alcohol was revoked. The building was eventually sold.
In 1958, Rev. Alan Forbes and the Youthtime Evangelism Fellowship "redeemed" the building, purchasing it for $100,000. Over the years, the ministry of the Center has impacted thousands for Christ.
Forbes Theatre
 The Center's Forbes Theatre, located in Buffalo's growing Theatre District, offers theatre with a Message. The Forbes Theatre is open to the community.
All are invited to experience plays, musicals, and concerts with moral value and excellence. Our remodeled 800 seat Forbes Theatre, features a beautiful ornate ceiling. The theatre is named after Center founder, Alan Forbes.
Our Values . . .
Centered on Christ . . .
The Buffalo Christian Center serves as an extension of the Church, facilitating its goal to reach the world for Christ. The Center is a resource for the Church, assisting in the areas of evangelism, discipleship and unity
Evangelism:
The Center seeks to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the millions of people who live in the Western New York and Southern Ontario region. We preach Jesus, who said: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." (John 14:6). We acknowledge that the Gospel is the "power of God" (Rom 1:16), able to save whoever believes in Jesus Christ.
Discipleship:
Our Lord exhorts us to go and make disciples. The Center seeks to train youth and families to follow Christ through its diverse programming in the context of meaningful relationships.
Christ-Centered Unity:
Jesus desires that we, the Church, may "be brought to complete unity" (John 17:23). The Center is a place where the Church can come together and celebrate our unity in Christ. Our Ministry is to promote programming, relationships, and events that foster unity and reconciliation |