The Team

DR. JOHN WELBORN

SENIOR PASTOR

I love my Salem Church family so much because we are on-mission to Love God and Love People in our city, just as Jesus instructed. I am so thankful that I get to teach the Bible and lead an incredible team of people to Make Disciples and Multiply Churches to the Glory of God! I look forward to seeing you around Staten Island or next time visit us at Salem Church.

ANNE LAU

Executive Director of Operations

I am a lifelong learner, passionate servant-leader, and ever-growing lover and follower of Jesus. A native New Yorker along with my husband Ray and our three teenage/young adult kids, we love Salem and NYC!

PASTOR GEORGE LIVINGS

Executive Director of Creative Arts

Born in London, England. Met my wife in Germany in 1996 while performing in Starlight Express (the rollerskating show!). We have two fantastic boys, Alex and Jonah. I love being at Salem and partaking in Staten Island's greatest product...PIZZA!

PASTOR JOSIAH MADDOX

Lead Pastor of Salem Clove Lakes

Born and raised on Staten Island, I've attended Salem Church since I was a kid. Now it's my privilege to serve our island and be for the city with this church family! God has blessed me with my wife, Josie, and 4 incredible kids.  Let's hang out soon!

PASTOR DAN SUAREZ

Lead Pastor of Salem Mid-Island

I am a proud New Yorker who loves God, his wife, and the church. If we can change this amazing city with the gospel, we can change the world! P.S. Go Brooklyn Nets!

PASTOR PAUL TALLAKSEN

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

I'm blessed to be a husband, father, pastor, teacher, and most importantly, a child of God. I enjoy Norwegian pancakes, British TV shows, biographies, card games, and spending time with my family, Go Yankees!

JOEL PALACIO

Worship Coordinator

Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, I’ve been ministering in worship since the age of 6. My wife , Kimberley Ann and I , with our daughter, Susanna Jane, faithfully serve Salem church with love, passion and a committed to Christ.

KELLIE CLAIRMONT

Family Ministries Coordinator

A Maryland native, I have called NYC home since 2016, and love calling Salem Church family! I am a wife and a mom to three little ones, and I am passionate about serving families and equipping parents to raise children to follow Jesus.