Staff

We have created a shared non-hierarchical leadership structure split between two Co-Pastors and a Director of Administration because we believe that when decision making, care and responsibility is shared it benefits both the leaders and the community. Our roles and job descriptions are specific, but our leadership is as a team.

Leah Cousin (she/her)

Director of Administration
Leah joined the staff in 2016 after being part of the community at All Souls for nearly a decade. She enjoys reigning in the vision filled minds of those around her in the office and producing action plans to achieve those visions. She is passionate about all things vegetables: farming, cooking, and sitting around a table with friends and family to enjoy a meal. Leah lives in Boulder with her family and enjoys being on the trails at sunrise.
Contact: leah@allsoulsboulder.org
Rachel Zylstra (she/her)

Co-Pastor
Rachel is a lifelong learner, adventurer, friend, partner, mother, teacher, and 7 on the Enneagram. She’s been on staff at All Souls Church of Boulder since 2014. She is passionate about discovering and exploring faith through the lens of wonder, healing, and finding the childlikeness in all of us. Her mantra is Hold Hope Every Day.
Contact: rachel@allsoulsboulder.org
Will Forsythe (he/him)

Co-Pastor
Will was born and raised in Colorado, and is now serving as the Pastor of All Souls Church of Boulder. Will graduated from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. He has worked in youth ministry, missions, and church planting, but is excited to now call Boulder home. In his free time, Will can be found fishing, reading Russian literature, biking, or drinking a good IPA. He is married to Lauren; they have been greatly blessed with their son, Liam, and daughter, Ellie.
Contact: will@allsoulsboulder.org

Deacons

The Deacons of All Souls work to support the needs within our church community, our city, and international missionaries. They oversee the All Souls hospitality ministry, pray for individuals, connect with visitors, help understand the needs of our city, and advocate for those in need within and outside All Souls community. If you are in need of financial support, emotional support, or just would like to get connected at All Souls, please contact our Deacons.

Cheryl Reifsnyder
Marcy Nadeau
Tom Needy
Erica Coffelt
Katie Nelson
Jim Biard

Directors

Directors at All Souls are volunteers and part-time leaders who provide vision, care, and coordination for specific ministries and teams such as music, circles, and youth. They support and empower volunteers, help shape ministry direction, and partner with staff to nurture a healthy, spiritually grounded community aligned with All Souls’ mission.

Deb Pierce

Director of Circles
Deb is a homegrown Colorado girl. Now retired from a 30 year corporate career, pitching-in and consulting is her passion. After many years away from church, re-entering at All Souls has opened her eyes to a different kind of faith community. Life is fuller and relationships are richer. Hearing people’s stories and experiencing this welcoming community has inspired Deb to accept the mystery of God and find enormous freedom in this mystery.
Contact: circles@allsoulsboulder.org
Susan Grant

Director of Music
Susan found inspiration at All Souls to return to music following a long break and started leading worship music in 2022. As Director of Music, she leads the Sunday Worship band and music circle and enjoys fostering an invitational, collaborative, and creative space for musical expression and connection. Susan draws from a wide range of songs to complement Sunday liturgy, from traditional hymns and spirituals, to worship and secular music of all eras. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome to contact Susan about participating in the music circle. We’ll arrange a part for you to play!
Contact: music@allsoulsboulder.org

Elders

Elders at All Souls work directly with the Staff to ensure All Souls is faithful to its values and vision. They also ensure that the financial management has integrity and that the budget is focused on the mission as expressed. Elders protect and promote the vision of All Souls, represent the interests of the congregation to the Staff Leadership Team, and serve as board members of the organization. Elders participate in caring for our community. Contact the elders here.