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.
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
Rachel Zylstra (she/her)
C0-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
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
Carey Franklin (she/her)
interim youth director
Carey has been a part of the All Souls community since 2019. She has been connected to the younger members of All Souls as a volunteer, fun friend, and trusted adult since she joined. Carey’s background is steeped in student centered education and has led her to work with youth of all ages in Nicaragua and now all across the US. She believes deeply in the power of creating spaces where folks of all ages can find places of belonging and thrive in community. She is delighted to serve her community as the interim youth director for the Fall of 2024.
Contact: careyiswhere@gmail.com
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.
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 Lead Pastor, and serve as board members of the organization. Elders conduct membership interviews and participate in the pastoral care of our members.
