Reverend Jennifer Karsner, pastor of Asbury United Methodist in Arnold, Maryland, strives to live out the gospel in community—a community to which everyone is invited. For her, faith is authentic belonging in community: knowing love while being loving, open, and vulnerable with one another and with Christ. At Asbury, Rev. Karsner embraces the church’s mission emphasizing unconditional love, inclusivity, and a commit to justice for all.
Asbury voted in 2022 to become a reconciling church, making a commitment to welcome, support, and validate LGBTQ+ congregants. Asbury is a core member of the Anne Arundel Affirming Alliance, a collective of churches affirming the love of God to all.
Rev. Karsner's unique and diverse background growing up in a military family and extensive travel have instilled in her a passion for service and justice. Her and Asbury’s commitment to learning about and pursuing racial justice encourages Christians to accept the discomfort and live into the grace that comes with Christ's teachings.
Rev. Karsner leads her congregation in modeling the love of Christ as service to others. She is especially proud of Asbury's alternate giving guide, with which congregants raised over $8,000 in dedicated mission funds in December 2023.
Her preaching has twice been featured by Princeton University Chapel, first as part of the Chapel's "Hour of Power" in 2022 and again during their summer sermon series in 2023. She offered invocations for Maryland State Senate sessions in April 2022 and January 2024.
Rev. Karsner is the proud Mom of Peter, Grace, and Mark, as well as the wife of Scott. She finds nature to be a means of grace and enjoys being outdoors, running, baking cakes, and eating tacos.
Director Asbury Community Christian Preschool & Clubhouse
Natasha Flanagan
Send Email • (410)757-7113
Tiffany is a dedicated individual with a deep love for Jesus, striving to live out His teachings daily. She began working at Asbury United Methodist Church in August 2022, became a member in July 2024, and serves as Church Administrator, Sunday Nursery Coordinator, Fellowship Ministry Coordinator, and a member of the Nominations Committee, fostering a welcoming and connected church community.
Tiffany recently completed UMC Administrative Advanced Certification, furthering her expertise in church administration. She holds an associate's degree in Health, Fitness, and Exercise, reflecting her dedication to holistic living.
Committed to social justice, Tiffany actively supports initiatives promoting equality, inclusivity, and justice. Her hobbies include gardening, knitting, embroidery, cooking, and reading. She enjoys video games and cherishes time with her partner, Paul, and son, Lucas, in Mayo, MD.
Church Officers & Committee Members
Church Council Elizabeth Tawil, Chair
Committee Members - Jennifer Karsner, Pastor, Nancy Beers, Jackie Britton, Patti Ruocco, Walt Bruso, Mike Campbell, Nancy Cody (Secretary), and Kurt Kuhn.
Endowment Ministry - Mike Campbell
Family Ministries Coordinator - Tiffany Fisher
Finance Ministry - Nancy Cody, Chair
Committee Members - Jennifer Karsner, Pastor, Walt Bruso (Treasurer), Roxanne Kuhn (Bookkeeper), Nancy Beers (Lay Leader & SPRC Chair), Jackie Britton (Chair ACCPC), Kurt Kuhn (Chair Trustees), Teresa Lynch (Financial Secretary), Elizabeth Tawil (Council Chair).
Lay Leader - Nancy Beers
Nominations - Jennifer Karsner, Pastor/Chair
Committee Members - Rose Brice, Terri Dom, Jackie Britton, Teresa Lynch, Mike Campbell, Tiffany Fisher, and Ann Brady.
Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) - Nancy Beers, Chair
Committee Members - Nancy Beers, Eric Bowman, Wayne Drake, Molly Anderson, Jack Tawil, Gary Stanlake, Jen Hetherington, and Jenny Wyrick.
Missions - Patti Ruocco, Chair
Trustees - Kurt Kuhn, Chair
Committee Members - Thomas Britton, Mike Anderson, Jeff Kelly, Skip Trimble, Ruth Rabin, Ritchie Neale, Gary Stanlake, and Bob Gibson, and Jennifer Karsner.
Worship - Nancy Beers, Chair
Committee Member - Jennifer Karsner
Asbury Community Christian Preschool & Clubhouse (ACCPC) - Jackie Britton, Chair
Committee Members - Rose Brice, Carol Cockey, Beverly Smith, Jenny Bond, Bob Hite, Natalie Norberg, Rebecca Walker, Marilyn Betz, Natasha Flanagan, and Rev Jen Karsner.
Reconciling Leadership - Pastor Jen, Ann Brady, Raymond Shattuck, Becky Batta, and Tiffany Fisher.
Cemetery Manager - Jack Hogsten and John Robertson
Funeral Reception Coordinator - Jackie Britton
Safe Sanctuary Coordinator -
Lay Member to Annual Conference - Eric Bowman
