Rev Dr Karen & ANdrew Crawford

Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford is the Lead Pastor at Northridge United Methodist Church. She has been married to her husband Andrew, for 30 years. He is a Cross Country, indoor Track and outdoor Track coach at London and Madison-Plains High Schools.

Pastor Karen earned her BA dual degree in Religion and Pre-Theology from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH, graduating in 1992. She then received her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH, graduating in 1995. She took a few years to pastor churches before going back to seminary where she obtained her Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Formation from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, graduating in 2007.

Pastor Karen [PK] is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. Prior to coming to Northridge UMC, Pastor Karen served Cedar Hill/Hoy, Grove City, Delta, Scioto Ridge, Richland, Mt. Sterling First, and Church of the Saviour United Methodist Churches.

For fun Karen loves all things Disney, loves to visit with family, and loves animals. PK and Andy have 2 rabbits, ↙ [Petunia & Aurora] who keep them busy and bring them great joy!