Staff
Rev. Dr. Matt Hadley
Senior Pastor
(414) 964-2424 ext. 222
In July of 2016, the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay welcomed Pastor Matt as our Lead Pastor. Pastor Matt received his Master’s of Divinity degree in 1992 with a special emphasis on Pastoral Care and Counselling and later his Doctor of Ministry degree in Preaching from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. He serves […]
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Rev. PyungAhn “Peace” Kim
Associate Pastor
(414) 964-2424 ext. 224
Pastor Peace joins us at UMCWFB with his wife, Jong Jin, their six-year-old daughter, Claire, and their two-year-old son, Clay. Peace, whose Korean name “PyungAhn” means peace, grew up in a Christian home where his parents have taught through their lives the importance of faith, family, and respect for others, especially the elderly and the […]
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Neil Bubke
Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 213
Neil leads all aspects of the vibrant music ministry program at UMCWFB, from handbells and Requiems to exuberant children’s musicals. Contact him to participate! He enjoys making beautiful music, seeing relationships grow among ensemble members, and feeling the Holy Spirit touch the congregation through music, dance, and art.
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Nell Nash
Director of Care and Women's Ministry
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 218
Nell coordinates all aspects of care, which include oversight of a Care Team, follow up on folks who’ve missed worship, visits to Homebound Members, Stephen Ministers and Prayer Shawls, Beads and Handkerchiefs. She is also responsible for all ministries that focus on women-United Methodist Women, Women Offering Worship known as WOW, Women @ the Well, […]
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Christy West
Director of Children & Family Ministry
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 221
Christy’s role as Director of Children and Family Ministry is to use curriculum and events to empower parents to be spiritual leaders of their homes and to be equipped to raise Christ-centered children.
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Steve Lirely
Director of Youth Ministry
(414) 964-2424
With experience as an ordained pastor and a development director of the Boy Scouts, Steve Lirely brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to the role of Youth Ministry Director. Steve has a Master of Divinity and served as a pastor and youth pastor at several United Methodist churches from 1977 – 1992. He […]
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Heather Taylor
Communication & Administrative Manager
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 201
Heather was born and raised in Hartland, WI where she attended Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School where her dad was a Senior Pastor. She graduated from Arrowhead High School in 1996. She continued her education at Concordia University, Mequon where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations in 2001. Heather […]
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Dan Murphy
Church Custodian
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 323
Dan is the minister of clean! He oversees care of our building and grounds.
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Monica Bessette
Director of Carpenter's Shop Christian Daycare
(414) 964-2424 Ext. 115
As daycare director, Monica extends our church mission to Love, Care and Serve to the families, children and staff of the daycare.
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David Hein
Organist
David Hein is the Organist and Chancel Choir accompanist at the UMCWFB. He enjoys leading congregational hymn singing, and strives to find creative, inspiring ways to deepen the congregation’s connection to our hymns and songs of faith. He grew up in south central Wisconsin, in Stoughton, though enjoys the opportunity to travel whenever possible. Currently, […]
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Rev. Dr. Dick Jones
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Jones has a long and illustrious career in ministry in the Wisconsin conference of the United Methodist Church. After pastoring at Whitefish Bay for 22 years, he retired from parish ministry and now works as a mentor to other pastors and a consultant to congregations in the area of church growth.
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