Leadership

At All Souls Church, we lead in the service of God and on behalf of the members of our church. We are a people-driven, staff-led, shepherd-guided church. We choose leaders on the basis of gifting and not gender. All positions of leadership at All Souls Church are open to both women and men. Gender neither qualifies nor disqualifies any individual from holding positions of authority in our church

Shepherd-Guided: Our shepherds oversee the church by setting the goal lines, or guard rails, to protect the body while empowering the staff to implement the vision.

Staff-Led: Organizational and operational functions are delegated to the staff and directed by the lead pastor.

People-Driven: All Souls people lead in every part of our church. We honor the passions, gifts, and contributions of the people in our church and believe one of the best ways to get connected with others in the church family is to serve in some capacity.

Phil Aud

Lead Pastor

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Phil Aud | Lead Pastor

Phil and his family moved from Calgary, Alberta, where Phil served as a full-time Chaplain at the University of Calgary, and he and his wife Marisa served in various pastoral roles in the city. Phil accepted the call to serve as Lead Pastor of All Souls Church and the Auds began their journey with All Souls Church in February of 2023. Phil loves the Church, has a passion for theology and the impact it can have on our day to day lives, a heart for racial conciliation and cross-cultural and multi-generational ministry, and a desire to seek the welfare of our city. If you are interested in learning more about Phil, he writes at https://philaud.substack.com/ and hosts a podcast called Theomagination (https://www.buzzsprout.com/775445). You can also check out our weekly sermons at All Souls Church here (https://www.buzzsprout.com/16346/). To email Phil, click here.

Marisa Aud

Pastor of Liturgical Practice and Pastoral Care

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Marisa Aud | Pastor of Liturgical Practice and Pastoral Care

Marisa is the Pastor of Liturgical Practice and Pastoral Care. She and her husband Phil have been in ministry together since 2003 and have been delighted to make the move to Knoxville from the great Canadian Rockies. Marisa is a Vocalist and Enneagram Coach and enjoys facilitating connections through liturgy and relational dynamics. Marisa is passionate about helping people find a safe place within the church where they are seen, known, and accepted by others. To email Marisa, click here.

Katelyn

Office Manager

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Katelyn | Office Manager

Katelyn moved to Knoxville, TN by way of Wisconsin in 2021 and is happy to call the south “home.” With a formal background in graphic and web design, she has cultivated a well-rounded skill set that allows her to bring creativity and functionality together seamlessly to support All Souls as their Office Manager. Katelyn has had the pleasure of serving various non-profits, missions, and churches with the overall goal of positive social impact. If you have questions or need any support, do not hesitate to reach out! To email Katelyn, click here.

Shepherding Team

Judy Pate

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Judy Pate

Judy has been a member of All Souls since 2005 and previously served on the Shepherding Team from 2006-2011. She and her husband Mark love to encourage and pray for people, being involved in their spiritual growth and healing. They also enjoy long drives, hanging out in the Smokies, treasure-hunting antiques and spending as much time as possible with their grandkids.

Steve Cottrell

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Steve Cottrell

Steve and his wife, Martha have been worshiping at ASC since 2014, and have been members since 2018. Steve loves to walk, golf, read and garden. Together, they love to be with their family (including 10 grandchildren) and their All Soul’s family.

Adrian Gonzalez

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Adrian Gonzalez | Board Secretary

Adrian is a founding member of All Souls Church and was elected to the Shepherding Team in 2022. Adrian and wife Cathy are empty-nesters that work to bring peace and order to their small sphere of influence in Knoxville. They do this using their Spirit-given gifts: hospitality, organization, hands-on service/helps (fix-it skills), and fiction writing. Maranatha!

Lisa Scott

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Lisa Scott

Lisa and her husband Rob have been members of All Souls Church since 2017, making the trek downtown from their home in Farragut. She loves reading thought-provoking books, engaging in honest conversations, and trying new cuisine. Even better if they all happen together! She is thankful for the opportunity to serve on the shepherding team and looks forward to getting to know more members of our church family.

Samantha Buller-Young

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Samantha Buller-Young

Samantha joined All Souls Church in 2019 when she and her husband, Jake, moved to Knoxville to start graduate programs at UT. She joined the Shepherding Team in 2023. Samantha loves to cook, listen to podcasts, hike, and connect with others around good meals and board games. The Buller-Youngs live with their two cats, Basil and Sage, in South Knoxville.

Laura Lysen

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Laura Lysen

Laura is from Minnesota and moved to Knoxville in 2021 to backpack and finish her dissertation in Religion (Theology) at Baylor University. She recently began teaching Religious Studies at Tennessee Tech. She loves being part of the All Souls community and living a short walk from the church.

Jeremy Hayes

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Jeremy Hayes

Jeremy, with his wife and their two sons, joined All Souls Church in 2016. He has worked in church ministry positions before pursuing chaplaincy in the medical field. He currently serves as the chaplain with Blount Memorial Hospice. Jeremy loves reading about theology and especially the writings of the Church Fathers, listening to audio books, riding bikes with his family, watching and playing sports, and spending time with family and friends. He desires to strive in following Jesus because he believes in what Peter says, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life; and we have believed and have come to know, that you are the Holy one of God.” (John 6:68)