Our Staff


  • Timothy C. Bourman

    - Pastor

    tim.bourman@sure-foundation.org

    718-476-3100


    Our pastor has spent all of his professional years serving the people of New York City. He has served our church since 2008. He is a preacher, teacher, scholar, survivor, counselor, and so much more. He's married to Amanda. Timothy and Amanda have three daughters and a son that they absolutely treasure as gifts of God.


    Our pastor carries out his ministry in both English and Spanish.


    Education:

    Concordia Seminary - St. Louis, MO

    Doctor of Ministry (DMin)


    Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary - Mequon, WI

    Master of Divinity (MDiv)


    Martin Lutheran College - New Ulm, MN

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)


    Contributions:

    Timothy is a regular contributor to the The Notable Podcast. He has authored other works for podcasts, journals, and books. His debut book, Deep as the Sea, is available for purchase. He continues to serve as the supervising pastor of pastoral interns (vicars).  In addition, he is the Chairman of the North Atlantic District (NA DMB) Mission Board.

  • Jonah schulz

    - Vicar

    jonah.schulz@sure-foundation.org

    608-852-0139


    Our vicar was recently assigned to serve the people of New York City here at Sure Foundation Lutheran Church. Vicar comes from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI, where he studies for the noble task of being an overseer of God's flock. Vicar enjoys exploring the sights and parks of New York City, and trying new restaurants or coffee shops around Woodside. Vicar lives with his wife Tatum in Queens. 


    Our vicar is bilingual in English and Spanish.


    Education:

    Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary - Mequon, WI

    Completing his Master of Divinity (MDiv)


    Martin Luther College - New Ulm, MN

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)



    Experience

    Vicar has experience with on-the-ground mission work for churches in Toronto, Florida, and Wisconsin. For the last two years he assisted Shepherd of the Hills in West Bend, WI to carry out their ministry. He also studied Spanish at Martin Luther College and in Medellin, Colombia.