Staff Team
Daniel Self
Lead Pastor
Daniel Self is the Lead Pastor of The Orchard and a native of the Roaring Fork Valley. After two decades of ministry in Texas and Georgia (Go Dawgs), he returned with a vision to build a church grounded in truth, authentic community, and committed to keeping Jesus the main thing above all politics, problems, and personal preferences. Daniel’s preaching is rooted in God’s Word and focused on real transformation—because he knows when someone truly encounters Jesus, everything changes. He believes the local church should feel like family—where questions are welcome, faith grows deep, and no one walks alone.
Daniel and his wife, Amy, are raising their two children here in the Valley and love investing in people, family, and community. Daniel is an avid Bronco fan, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, and fly fisherman.
“If you’re visiting The Orchard, I’d love to meet you. Come say hello after the service.”
- DS
Daniel and his wife, Amy, are raising their two children here in the Valley and love investing in people, family, and community. Daniel is an avid Bronco fan, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, and fly fisherman.
“If you’re visiting The Orchard, I’d love to meet you. Come say hello after the service.”
- DS
Dan Bosko
Executive Pastor
Dan was born and raised in upstate New York. After college he moved to Richmond, VA where he experienced God personally for the first time and life was never the same. After a few more years in the business world while volunteering as a Young Life leader, he did his first mission trip which led him on staff with Athletes In Action. A few years after that he started working on his ThM at Dallas Seminary from which he graduated in 1999. Dan spent the next 5 years in Vail working as a part-time pastor, part-time ski instructor. He then moved to Aspen to take a full-time position with Crossroads Church as their Community Pastor. In 2018 he stepped back from full-time ministry for a personal reset and is incredibly excited to be back at it full-time with the Orchard Church. Dan loves to hike, golf, bike and ski and is still a gym rat as well.
Mandi Read
Children's Pastor
Mandi and her family have called the Roaring Fork Valley home since 2012. Prior to moving to Colorado they lived in Texas and Alaska. The Reads have been part of the Orchard since 2012. Her husband, Mark, can be found many Sundays playing acoustic with the worship band. Their teenagers, Jacey and Donny, keep them busy attending many sporting events and spending time together in the mountains. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside trail running, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and rafting.
Mandi devotes her life to children and has been a teacher for over twenty years. As a passionate educator, she works with kids from preschool through high school in a variety of settings. Most recently she taught at Cornerstone Christian School, which is where she learned how amazing it is to have the opportunity to pray with and disciple children. Not only does she love working with kids, she also has a heart to bring parents together to raise Christian leaders, and to serve families in our community.
Mandi devotes her life to children and has been a teacher for over twenty years. As a passionate educator, she works with kids from preschool through high school in a variety of settings. Most recently she taught at Cornerstone Christian School, which is where she learned how amazing it is to have the opportunity to pray with and disciple children. Not only does she love working with kids, she also has a heart to bring parents together to raise Christian leaders, and to serve families in our community.
Jake Heuer
Community Pastor
Jake Heuer grew up in the heart of our local community, surrounded and shaped by many of same familiar faces and places that are still here today. For years Jake searched for his true passion, exploring various interests and hobbies, but it wasn’t until recently that he discovered what truly ignites his spirit. Now fully immersed as the Community Pastor, he finds immense joy and fulfillment in contributing to the community that has always been his home. Jake's favorite things are his wife Brady, their two daughters Maggie and Sydney, and the amazing adventures they share together. He also treasures the sense of belonging and the connections he has built with the incredible people and friends around him. This journey has taught Jake that sometimes the most meaningful pursuits are right where you started.
Ellen Morrison
Ministry Administrator
After relocating from the East Coast to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2017, Ellen soon found her church home at The Orchard and has been grateful to be part of the community ever since. She considers it a joy to serve others and strives to reflect loving God and people in everyday moments, guided by her faith and grounded in her belief that we are all children of God. She values being present and approachable in the office and warmly welcomes all to stop by and say hello.
Ellen brings experience in management, communications, and publishing across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including roles with Science Magazine, a web-based PR firm in Washington, D.C., and a sports marketing agency. She enjoys occasionally singing with the worship team and considers it a blessing to spend time outdoors, support local arts and nonprofits, create art, cook and bake, and care for her Irish Doodle. She is deeply thankful to be the mother of two cherished children—one a college sophomore and one about to graduate high school, and she is continually grateful for the ways faith, family, and community shape her life.
Ellen brings experience in management, communications, and publishing across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including roles with Science Magazine, a web-based PR firm in Washington, D.C., and a sports marketing agency. She enjoys occasionally singing with the worship team and considers it a blessing to spend time outdoors, support local arts and nonprofits, create art, cook and bake, and care for her Irish Doodle. She is deeply thankful to be the mother of two cherished children—one a college sophomore and one about to graduate high school, and she is continually grateful for the ways faith, family, and community shape her life.
Doug Self
Pastor Emeritus & Counseling Pastor
Dr. Doug Self, and his wife, Rebecca were instrumental in founding our church in 1990. Not only does he enjoy preaching and teaching, but he likes taking guys camping, building relationships and helping men build a solid and authentic faith in Jesus. He has climbed all of Colorado’s fourteeners and has a doctorate from Denver Seminary. They have 3 married children and 7 Grandchildren!
Annie Stephens
Executive Assistant
Annie was born in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, but spent most of her early adult years in London, England, with a one-year work assignment in Belgium.
She first heard the Gospel message when she was 26 and gave her life to Jesus shortly afterwards. In those early years as a Christian, God planted a seed in her heart to work with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Four years later, after applying to work with British MAF, she was introduced to Randy Stephens who was on his way to Africa for his first assignment as a pilot/mechanic with MAF. It was love at first sight … and the rest is history. Annie and her husband served with MAF for 16 years in Lesotho, where their two boys were born, and later Kenya, with some years in between fundraising and visiting supporters. The Church at Carbondale and The Church at Redstone were a significant part of their support. Just before they left Kenya, their eldest son, Michael, died from malaria. Throughout her journey of grief, Annie has held on to her deep faith in Jesus and God has given her a supernatural joy despite the tragic loss of her son.
In 2000, Annie, her husband, and their son David, moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley where Randy grew up. Annie began working as Executive Assistant to one of the Campus Vice-Presidents at Colorado Mountain College until she retired in 2017. Annie is passionate about sharing the love and joy God has given her in good times and bad, and to inspire and encourage others. She loves to use her organizational skills to help others be the best that they can be. Oh, and she loves to laugh - in an English accent of course!
She first heard the Gospel message when she was 26 and gave her life to Jesus shortly afterwards. In those early years as a Christian, God planted a seed in her heart to work with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Four years later, after applying to work with British MAF, she was introduced to Randy Stephens who was on his way to Africa for his first assignment as a pilot/mechanic with MAF. It was love at first sight … and the rest is history. Annie and her husband served with MAF for 16 years in Lesotho, where their two boys were born, and later Kenya, with some years in between fundraising and visiting supporters. The Church at Carbondale and The Church at Redstone were a significant part of their support. Just before they left Kenya, their eldest son, Michael, died from malaria. Throughout her journey of grief, Annie has held on to her deep faith in Jesus and God has given her a supernatural joy despite the tragic loss of her son.
In 2000, Annie, her husband, and their son David, moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley where Randy grew up. Annie began working as Executive Assistant to one of the Campus Vice-Presidents at Colorado Mountain College until she retired in 2017. Annie is passionate about sharing the love and joy God has given her in good times and bad, and to inspire and encourage others. She loves to use her organizational skills to help others be the best that they can be. Oh, and she loves to laugh - in an English accent of course!
Dr. David Courson
Discipleship Pastor
David was raised in California where he attended Biola University on an athletic scholarship for track and cross country. After graduating from San Jose State University, he attended Western Seminary in Oregon. He earned his M.A. degree from San Diego State University in International Communication and his PhD. (ABD) in Communication Sciences from the University of Hawaii.
After serving as an Associate Pastor and Lead Pastor in California and Hawaii, David founded and directed the Searchlight Bible College in the Republic of Vanuatu. He met his wife, Robin, after preaching in her church in San Diego. They were married two years later and moved to Hawaii where Robin taught in the local elementary school and David taught at the University of Hawaii and served as Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College.
David is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, and has directed Christian emergency relief missions in warzones and disaster areas to over 30 nations. He regularly speaks for churches, universities, and civic organizations on the Biblical mandate of Christian missions.
David and Robin live in Basalt and are thrilled to be actively involved in the remarkable ministry of The Orchard. You are warmly invited to join them on a short-term foreign mission or enroll in one of “Equipping Center” classes offered at The Orchard.
After serving as an Associate Pastor and Lead Pastor in California and Hawaii, David founded and directed the Searchlight Bible College in the Republic of Vanuatu. He met his wife, Robin, after preaching in her church in San Diego. They were married two years later and moved to Hawaii where Robin taught in the local elementary school and David taught at the University of Hawaii and served as Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College.
David is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, and has directed Christian emergency relief missions in warzones and disaster areas to over 30 nations. He regularly speaks for churches, universities, and civic organizations on the Biblical mandate of Christian missions.
David and Robin live in Basalt and are thrilled to be actively involved in the remarkable ministry of The Orchard. You are warmly invited to join them on a short-term foreign mission or enroll in one of “Equipping Center” classes offered at The Orchard.
Micah Conklin
Worship Leader
Micah was born and bred in Southern Louisiana. After soaking in the beauty of the Valley, she and her husband Eric decided to relocate in 2013 to pursue a job in the cardiac cath lab in Glenwood Springs. Micah has played with several worship bands over the last few years but truly feels at home leading worship here at The Orchard. Micah’s heart is to see God’s people be free to worship authentically and honestly. When Micah is not leading worship, she loves spending time with her husband and son Asher camping, rafting, hiking and skiing.
Henry Hill
Production Director
Henry is a long time native of the Roaring Fork Valley, and grew up going to The Orchard Church. While attending Carroll College and obtaining a Business Degree, Henry discovered a true love for music and production. Before working at The Orchard, he produced two personal albums that reflect his life and his relationship with Jesus. As a result, pastor Daniel gave Henry the opportunity to bring his talents and passions to The Orchard. He plays the acoustic and electric guitar every Sunday to help lead The Orchard body in worship. Although his production experience started with music and sound production, he has learned and developed professional level skills in video and broadcasting. Henry helps spread The Orchard’s message of “Love God and Love people” across the globe by creating and leading an amazing broadcasting and production team.
Vincent (Vinnie) Cooper
Youth Pastor
Vincent (Vinnie) Cooper is a Midwest man at heart. Vinnie grew up in Clarkston, MI, spending many hours on the lake, eating different kinds of Midwest casseroles, and played sports year-round. One day during his junior year of undergrad in 2015, while attending Adrian College, he experienced Jesus for the first time and has never looked back. He was convicted by the gospel the next week and decided to get baptized the week after. Since then, life has been all about Jesus and the Kingdom of God.He became a Middle School Youth Pastor in Northwest Ohio in 2017 and started his theological studies through the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches network. He then moved to Denver, CO, to be a full-time student at Denver Seminary and worked full time as a Coffee Shop Manager. After graduating with his M.A. in Biblical/Theological Studies, he met his beautiful wife Annie and became a third-party Manufacturing Recruiter.They got married in 2023, welcomed their baby boy Rafael (Raffie) in December 2024, and sensed God leading them back to the mountains in July 2025. Vinnie’s heart is to see all people made alive in Christ, especially the next generation of students!
Jessica Gonzalez
Events Manager/Facilities
Jessica is a proud Carbondale local and a 2005 graduate of Roaring Fork High School. She spent 16 years at the District Attorney’s Office walking alongside victims of crime with compassion and strength. During the pandemic, God opened a new door, leading her into financial coaching
A powerful encounter with Jesus drew Jessica back to her church roots at The Orchard. What began with serving in the café and joining the worship team quickly grew into leadership. Shortly after leaving the District Attorney’s Office, she joined The Orchard Team as the Events Manager and overseeing Facilities.
Jessica has a deep passion for meeting new people and connecting others in meaningful ways. She is married with two children, and after her husband survived a life-altering explosion that changed their family forever, her faith in Christ has become the foundation of her strength, her marriage, and her motherhood. Today, she lives to serve, lead, and help others walk boldly in faith.
Elder Team
Connie & Steve Casey
Marcus & Robin Howell
Gary & Amanda Littell
Kim & Ken McGraw
Travis & Cresta Stewart
Rhonda Moser-Whitlock
Craig Whitlock
