Meet Our Pastors
Pastor Vincent & Joy Buda
Lead Pastors
Pastor Vincent (PV) and Joy have been attending the church since they were children and have collectively ministered and served this community for over 60 years. Their official pastoral ministry began while they were still in college, at the age of 20, in Kids and Youth Ministry at YCA. In 2017, they became the Lead Pastors of YCA. Since then, they have been loving God and leading people to Christ along with their three wonderful children.
Ben and Betsy Suarez
Worship & Asst. Pastors
Ben and Betsy Suarez have been dedicated to serving in their local churches since their teenage years. They later married and worked within their church and community as Youth Pastors and Worship leaders for the last 24 years. Since joining YCA in 2018 with their two children, they have additionally served as Assistant Pastors. YCA has been an amazing place for them to worship God each week, love the church and community, and share Jesus both inside and outside the church walls.
Pastor Renée Schullere
Discipleship & Asst. Pastor
Pastor Renée was raised in a Christian home and was actively involved in her local church, singing in the choir and participating in the youth group. Her passion for God’s Word led her to host weekly Bible studies in Yonkers, where she shared the Gospel and discipled others on their faith journey. Since 2008, Pastor Renée has been a committed member of YCA, faithfully serving in various ministry roles, including as one of the assistant pastors. As a minister with the Assemblies of God, Pastor Renée continues to serve with a deep commitment to preaching, teaching, and equipping believers for spiritual growth.