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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior pastor lead pastor in the United States is $60,634.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Pastor or Lead Pastor is the primary spiritual and organizational leader of a church. They oversee preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and vision-casting for the congregation. Additionally, they manage church staff, lead ministry initiatives, and ensure the church operates in alignment with its mission and beliefs. Their role often includes counseling members, officiating ceremonies, and fostering community outreach.

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A Senior Pastor Lead Pastor typically spends their days preparing and delivering sermons, leading worship services, and providing pastoral care to congregation members through counseling and visitation. They are also involved in overseeing church staff, coordinating ministry programs, and managing administrative functions such as budgets, meetings, and strategic planning. Collaboration with church leadership teams, community engagement, and mentoring emerging leaders are also key aspects of the role. The position balances spiritual leadership with organizational management to ensure the church functions smoothly and grows effectively.

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To thrive as a Senior Pastor Lead Pastor, you need a comprehensive knowledge of theology, strong leadership experience, and a relevant seminary degree or accreditation. Familiarity with church management software, sermon preparation tools, and ministry certification may also be required. Exceptional communication, empathy, and organizational skills help foster a positive congregational environment and effective team leadership. These abilities are crucial for providing spiritual guidance, managing staff, and ensuring the church mission is carried out successfully.

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Church Profile

1. Vision, Mission and Values

Queens Christian Alliance Church (QCAC) is a multi-cultural, multi-generational church located in the heart of Flushing, Queens. Queens is one of the most diverse urban places on earth, giving the church a unique representation of a future church in heaven.

The church describes its mission through four key actions:

* Believe: Following Christ in salvation.

* Belong: Building a supportive community of believers.

* Become: Transforming in Christ by sanctification.

* Bless: Blessing others with the blessings we received. Witnessing in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth

2. Demographics of Congregation

QCAC consists of three congregations. The English congregation is the main congregation. The demographic of the English is well mixed, but being in Flushing, it leans more Asian. The Spanish and Mandarin congregation consists of immigrants. Across the three congregations, life stages are continuous: young babies, students, young adults, and lower to middle working class families.

3. Staff and Lay Leadership Profile

· Lead pastor (David Smith) English pastor and oversees whole church

· Executive pastor (Julia Wong) works closely with the Lead pastor on English congregation ministries. She works on whole church spiritual issues with the lead pastor

· Spanish congregation pastor (Pastor Edgardo Ghidella)

· Mandarin congregation pastor (Pastor Grace Cui)

· Youth pastor (English language, for teens across all three congregation)

· Governing Board- (6 members both Male and Female) representatives from each congregation whose responsibilities include, administrative, property, and financial aspects.

· Elder Board- (5 members) responsible as spiritual leaders and shepherds for the entire church.

4. Programs and Ministries

English, Spanish and Mandarin services meet each Sunday. In addition other ministries include: Worship Teams, Meet and Greet, Teen Team, Wee Worship, Radiant Youth, Young Adults, Home Groups, Women's Fellowship, Friday Youth Events, Prayer Meetings, ESL (English Second Language classes), and others.

5. Missions- is currently managed by our executive pastor. Yearly we have missionary speakers who serve through the Alliance, come and share what the Lord is doing and how we can walk along with them. There are those who have gone out from our church who are currently serving in the mission fields. We also, as a church, collect offerings given to the mission fields. These funds to the “Missions” account are set in accordance with a predetermined allocation, whether Great Commission, local or outreach.

6. Areas of Opportunity- The church is based in Flushing, Queens. Being in a densely populated region in the heart of Flushing, the opportunities are very great for outreach and evangelism. Flushing Queens is a mix of up to 70% Asians, 20% Hispanic / Latino, 10% White and 4% Black / African American. Flushing has a diverse population and cultural mix made up of 71% foreign-born peoples. In addition Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world. We have a population of 2.32million, over 138 languages and 100 nations represented in Queens. There is a great opportunity for evangelism, outreach and ministry.

7. Financial Profile- Our operating budget is around $500,000

8. Facility- Our building is located in downtown Flushing. It is a bustling city with many businesses and new developments. It is one train stop away from Flushing Meadows park, Citi Field Stadium, the US Open and many new developments. LaGuardia Airport is a 6 minute drive.

We have fully completed the payment of our mortgage in 2025. The building is 29,700 square feet. As the tax assessor’s market value is $9.6 million, we have been offered $22 million. A few parties rent out certain areas of the building. The church owns a 2 bedroom parsonage in College Point. There are challenges with building maintenance as well as

challenges with code compliance with the City of New York. We have a building team that looks after general maintenance.

9. Church History- QCAC was founded in 1982 by Daniel Ho and 15 teens in College Point, Queens. We moved to Flushing in 1998. Joe Desantis was senior pastor 2008-2011. Peter Pendell was interim senior pastor 2011- 2014. David Smith became our senior pastor (now lead pastor) 2014- present.

Pastor Profile

Queens Christian Alliance Church is seeking a lead pastor for our multicultural church and shepherd of its English-speaking congregation.

In accordance with 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3, the lead pastor must embody the specific biblical qualifications and character traits outlined for church leadership.

The responsibilities of the lead pastor are:

· Preach in the English congregation

· Shepherd the flock in QCAC

· Growing the church body with discipleship and evangelism

· Lead church staff

· Executive Pastor

· Spanish Pastor

· Mandarin Pastor

· Youth Pastor

· Church administrator

· Building and grounds Maintenance

· Lead Elder board

· Lead Governing board

· Oversee Building Team

Base Cash Salary: $60,000- $70,000

Total Compensation Package Equivalent: $95,000- $115,000, including on site parsonage housing and health insurance


To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website

Please do not contact the church directly.