Gary Holmes is Senior Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay since July of 2023. He grew up in Wisconsin, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with an emphasis in Social Work, a Master of Divinity Degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Jenny Fisher serves as the Director of Growth and Outreach at UMCWFB. Jenny has been an active member of our faith community for more than 10 years. Two of her children attended Tree of Life Preschool, and all three have consistently participated in our Sunday School program, Children’s Music Program and Youth Group. Jenny is a former member of the Servant Leadership Board and Staff Parish Relations Team. She currently serves as a Lay Leader to Pastor Gary Holmes, and on the United Women in Faith Board of Directors. 

As a staff member, Jenny organizes our weekly Faith, Food, and Friendship community meal and faith program, co-directs children’s choirs, plans and executes outreach events, coordinates Camp Lucerne, and directs the Women’s Ministry and the Small Groups programs. Jenny has been on staff at UMCWFB since 2023. 

She is married to Matt Fisher, and they have three daughters, Addison, Olivia and Madeline. In her spare time, Jenny coaches girls youth hockey through Milwaukee Winter Club, serves as Vice President and Treasurer for Jr. Dukes Fastpitch Softball, and volunteers for both the Cumberland and WFB Middle School Parent-Teacher Organizations.