GOD'S GIFTED LEADERSHIP TEAM


Hope Community is first and foremost under the leadership of the Lord Jesus Christ. Having forgiven us through his substitutionary death on the cross and adopting us as his children (being brought into the family of GOD), we believe Jesus is the Chief Overseer of this and every other local church, and that He then calls qualified men and women to serve in various ways on His behalf.



PASTORS | ELDERS

Hope Community believes Pastors and Elders are trained, qualified, and called men who oversee the faithfulness of the local church in regard to her theology, mission, and the celebration of God's grace in Baptism and the Lord's Supper. The pastor and elders here at Hope Community have gone through a rigorous process of education, training, discipleship, and ordination prior to being installed.


Our current active elders are Robert Burden (chairman) & Timothy White.  We are currently in a season of seeking God's direction for a new pastor and are working closely with the Church of the Lutheran Brethren in this process.  We appreciate your prayers and support during this transitional period.

Pastor

We are currently in a season of seeking God's direction for a new pastor and are working closely with the Church of the Lutheran Brethren in this process.  We appreciate your prayers and support during this transitional period

     

Elder Rob Burden BS Accounting, MBA Finance, CPA

         Elder Rob Burden was born and raised in Pearl River, NY. The son of a NYPD officer, Rob is the 4th child in a family of 3 boys and a girl. Rob came to know Jesus Christ as His Savior and Lord in 1996 through the life changing gospel message shared by the faithful believers at Hope Community and Promise Keeper ministry. Rob has been an Elder since his ordination in 1999 and currently serves as Church Chairman. 

     Rob retired after a 31-year career with Verizon. Working in Verizon’s Dept. Rob led a group of more than 30 tax accounting professionals. Rob is a certified public accountant (CPA), holds an MBA in finance, and BS in Accounting from SUNY Geneseo.

     Rob has been married to his beautiful wife Linda since 1989.  They have three children.

     Rob enjoys traveling with Linda, playing golf, investing/stocks, working out, and participating in sports including completing the NYC marathon in 2010 and 2011. 

Elder Rob can be reached at: Robburden22@gmail.com


Elder Tim White AD Liberal Arts

     Elder Timothy White has been and remains a spiritually gifted elder and leader at HOPE.  He has the heart and life of the disciple Barnabas. Like Barnabas, Tim brings people together with joy, commitment and the ability to get things done in a way that not only accomplishes various ministry tasks, but also fosters love, respect and consideration of those around him. He will not hesitate to richly supply all the coffee, Danishes, donuts and pizza you will need – napkins and cups too.

     Tim was born in North Carolina, the 3rd of 10 siblings. His family moved to New York City when he was six years of age.  He graduated from Queens Aviation High School. He joined the United States Navy, served three years in active duty with one tour in Vietnam. While serving on an aircraft carrier, Tim was the first to respond to a pilot’s distressed landing to help extinguish the flames from the crash. After leaving the military, Tim continued his education on the GI bill at Bronx Community College and received an associates degree in Liberal Arts.

     During Tim’s early life, he was blessed with many gifted family members and has talent in the various disciplines and aspects of the construction and carpentry trades. In the past 25-years, Tim has worked as a certified, licensed and skilled Vacuum Installer throughout the greater New York City and New Jersey area.

     Last but certainly not least, God has blessed Tim with his wonderful wife Joan (his childhood sweetheart) and 46 years of gracious marriage, along with two adult children and four grandchildren. Where would we be without Tim and Joan White - God has favored us in this world and in our lives. Thank you Jesus for Tim and Joan! 

Elder Tim can be reached at: tim82jyd@aol.com