English Lead Pastor

The Christian and Missionary Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parsonage housing

Job summary

Queens Christian Alliance Church in Flushing, Queens, seeks a lead pastor to shepherd its English-speaking congregation and oversee church leadership. The role requires biblical integrity, pastoral leadership, and a heart for evangelical outreach in a multicultural urban setting.

The compensation package is substantial, including on-site parsonage housing and health insurance, with total compensation equivalent of $95,000–$115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance required.

Responsibilities

• Preach in the English congregation
• Shepherd the flock in QCAC
• Grow the church body with discipleship and evangelism
• Building and grounds maintenance
• Lead Elder board
• Oversee Building Team

Job description

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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
• 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
• Building and grounds Maintenance
• Lead Elder board
• Oversee Building Team

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

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.