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 are taking place right now. Nominate yourself, or someone you know today!
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Nomination Form

Leadership Updates

Read the minutes from the most recent Session meetings, updates from pastors and our Mission Study Report.

Mission & Strategic Priorities

In November 2021, Session approved the short and long term ministry priorities and the mission statement of Grace Commons.

lead pastor

Anthony Ceder

Pastor (Head of Staff)

Janet Schultz

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor (Head of Staff)

administration

Larry Drees

Director of Administration and Operations

Cristina Parcells

Accounting Manager

Pam Eichelberger

Bookkeeper

Don Gallotte

Custodian

Kier Jellis

Communications Coordinator

Susan Loriho

Kitchen Manager

Richard Rapisardi

Facilities Manager

Doug Richards

Custodian

Children + Family ministry

Alan Balfe Iturriaga

Director of Student Ministry

Jennifer Ceder

Interim Director of Student & Youth Ministry

Patty Saltarelli

Program Specialist, Children & Family

Sarah James

Interim Director of Children's Ministry

Stephanie Arveson

Ministry Support to Children & Students

Jack Irgens

Student Ministry Intern

Rachel Neeb

Student Ministry Intern

Student + Family ministry

Alan Balfe Iturriaga

Director of Student Ministry

Jennifer Ceder

Interim Director of Student & Youth Ministry

Jack Irgens

Student Ministry Intern

Rachel Neeb

Student Ministry Intern

College ministry

Dave Pommer

Director of University Ministry

Tyler Curnow

University Intern

Ava Hyden

University Intern

Adult ministry

Lindsay Waymire

Director of Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

Jeff Gagliardi

Director of Men's Ministry

Kyle Rohan

Co-director of Young Adults & Families

Kelsey Walega

Co-director of Young Adults & Families

Bonnie Johnson

Ministry Support to Adult Ministries & Childcare Coordinator

Congregational Care ministry

Carl Hofmann

Senior Associate Pastor of Engagement & Congregational Care

Rich Bledsoe

Parish Associate for Congregational Care

outreach & Service ministry

Shirley Giles Davis

Catalyst for Equipping

Russ Teets

Catalyst for Local Missions

Music & Worship Ministry

Joe Cutshall

Director of Worship & Creative Arts

Jim Keller

Director of Choirs

Christine Brockett

Ministry Support to Worship & Prayer

Lois Abbuhl

Organist

TRUSTEES

To serve the Lord by maintaining a warm, friendly, safe facility for the congregation and to monitor the church’s financial conditions.

Lew Kingdom

Trustee, Class of 2027

Howard Anderson

Trustee, Class of 2027

Kathy Haddock

Trustee, Class of 2027

John Tucker

Trustee, Class of 2025

Kent Thompson

Trustee, Class of 2025

Carol Born

Trustee, Class of 2026

Steve Fries

Trustee President, Class of 2026

Charlotte Bowlds

Trustee, Class of 2026

Shelly Zumsteg

Trustee, Class of 2025

elders

To discern the will of the Lord and to lead the church accordingly.

Greg Parr

Clerk of Session

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

Jen Wilger

Elder, Class of 2027

Deb DuPont

Elder, Class of 2027

Doug Rutherford

Elder, Class of 2027

Anthony Ceder

Pastor (Head of Staff)

deacons

The purpose of a Grace Commons Church Deacon is to lead ministries that nurture fellowship and caregiving within and beyond the congregation.

Bruce Pfieffer

Deacon, Class of 2027

Bob Harlow

Deacon Co-moderator, Class of 2025

Carol Turpin

Deacon, Class of 2027

Charles Coffey

Deacon, Class of 2027

Cindy Avenell

Deacon Co-moderator, Class of 2025

Gay Van Dorn

Deacon, Class of 2026

Holly Fries

Deacon, Class of 2027

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

Laurel Hamilton

Deacon, Class of 2027

Linda Scott

Deacons, Class of 2027

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

Nancy Bartlett

Deacon. Class of 2027

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.

We look forward to getting to know you. Let us know if there are any ways we can help.

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