Meet our Leaders

  • Jim Susler

    head Pastor

    Fun Facts:  Jim is one of the founding members of Grace Christian Fellowship after moving from Alaska with his family to start the church in 1981.

    Favorite Author:  Louis L’Amour

    Favorite Scripture:  Proverbs 16:3

    Family:  Jim has been married to Lija for more than 20 years. They have two daughters, Emily and Johanna (married to Michael Waring), and the best looking grandson around.

  • Mike Fantry

    Pastor

    Fun Facts:   Mike is known for his infectious laughter and his love for the things of God, both of which can be spotted/heard from a mile away.

    Favorite Author:  James Thurber and J.R.R. Tolkien

    Favorite Scripture:  Proverbs 20:30

    Family:  Mike and Lynnmarie have been married for many happy years and have a son, Colin.

  • Mark Holdmann
    Pastor

    Fun facts: Mark & his family have been members of GCF since 1984 and he was ordained an elder in April of 1988. After retiring from the Milwaukee Fire Department after 30 years of service, Mark is currently working as a medical courier for Dynacare Labs. He enjoys camping and riding a tandem bicycle with his wife, Janet. He likes to read submarine books of both fact and fiction.

    Favorite author: Dave Ramsey

    Favorite scripture:  The book of Proverbs

    Family:  Mark has been happily married to Janet for 35 years. They have 5 kids and 7 grandbabies. As a couple, Mark & Janet are passionate about the institution of the family and frequently minister specifically in the areas of marriage and parenting.

  • Frank Susler

    Pastor Emeritus

    Fun Facts:  Frank Grew up in a Jewish home and in the past decade, has returned to the roots of his faith to minister to the Jewish community and has led many into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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    Family:  Frank has been married over 40 years to his wife Patricia. They have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson, all living in the Milwaukee area.