Staff + Leadership
A church and a people for Boulder with love.
Congregational leadership is an important area of service in the church.
Grace Commons leadership is comprised of covenant partners like you—men and women who have a heart for Jesus and a desire to see this place flourish in making disciples and sharing Jesus to Boulder and beyond. Each year, a class of elders, deacons and trustees are elected for three year terms to our leadership boards. Nominations for these positions take place in February.
Leadership Updates
Read the minutes from the most recent Session meetings, updates from Randy Bare and our Mission Study Report.
View UpdatesMission & Strategic Priorities
In November 2021, Session approved the short and long term ministry priorities and the mission statement of Grace Commons.
View chartlead pastor
Janet Schultz
Administrative Assistant to the Pastor (Head of Staff)
administration
Larry Drees
Director of Administration and Operations
Cristina Parcells
Accounting Manager
Don Gallotte
Custodian
Kier Jellis
Communications Coordinator
Richard Rapisardi
Facilities Manager
Children + Family ministry
Patty Saltarelli
Program Specialist, Children & Family
Whitney DePalma
Childcare and Program Specialist, Children & Family
Stephanie Arveson
Ministry Support to Children & Students
Student + Family ministry
College ministry
Dave Pommer
Director of University Ministry
Adult ministry
Lindsay Waymire
Director of Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Kyle Rohan
Co-director of Young Adult Ministry
Congregational Care ministry
Carl Hofmann
Senior Associate Pastor of Engagement & Congregational Care
outreach & Service ministry
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Shirley Giles Davis
Catalyst for Equipping
Music & Worship Ministry
Joe Cutshall
Director of Worship & Creative Arts
Jim Keller
Director of Choirs
Christine Brockett
Ministry Support to Worship & Prayer
TRUSTEES
The purpose of trustees is to serve the Lord by maintaining a warm, friendly, safe facility for the congregation and to monitor the church financial conditions.
learn moreKent Thompson
Trustee, Class of 2025
JP Clark
Trustee, Class of 2024
Carol Born
Trustee, Class of 2026
Steve Fries
Trustee, Class of 2026
Charlotte Bowlds
Trustee, Class of 2026
Shelly Zumsteg
Trustee, Class of 2025
Michelle Killpack
Trustee, Class of 2025
Gene Koch
Trustee President, Class of 2024
Shirley Berg
Elder, Class of 2024
Dean Stull
Elder, Class of 2024
Kathy Baker
Elder, Class of 2025
Debbie Carosella
Elder, Class of 2025
Willie Knierim
Elder, Class of 2025
Steve Rice
Elder, Class of 2025
Lisa Schone
Elder, Class of 2026
Topher Fox
Elder, Class of 2026
Lynnie Parr
Elder, Class of 2026
Carl Hofmann
Pastor
Randy Bare
Pastor
Emily Crider
Pastor
deacons
The purpose of a Grace Commons Church Deacon is to lead ministries that nurture fellowship and caregiving within and beyond the congregation.
learn moreBob Harlow
Deacon Co-moderator, Class of 2025
Cindy Avenell
Deacon Co-moderator, Class of 2025
Debbi Tucker
Deacon, Class of 2024
Douglas Walter
Deacon, Class of 2024
Gay Van Dorn
Deacon, Class of 2026
Janelle Stover
Deacon, Class of 2026
Julie Callicoatt
Deacon, Class of 2026
Julie Scott
Deacon, Class of 2025
Laura Hurbace
Deacon, Class of 2026
Laurel Andrews
Deacon, Class of 2026
Lynne Harlow
Deacon, Class of 2026
Lynne Kendal-Wilson
Deacon, Class of 2025
Meridi Williams
Deacons, Class of 2025
Nanci Gagliardi
Deacon, Class of 2026
Sarah Danford
Deacon, Class of 2025
Steve Pasma
Deacon, Class of 2026
Grace Commons Foundation
Encouraging, supporting, and facilitating God’s love locally and across the world through the purposeful generosity of God’s people.
Meet the Board
