Pastor Kathy Altman has lived in the Baltimore Metropolitan area her entire life. Currently residing in Mount Airy, MD, she is pleased and honored to accept her first appointment as pastor to Mount Tabor United Methodist Church.

Pastor Altman previously served as a youth leader at Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy, MD and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Owings Mills, MD. She enjoys music, serving in three choirs and playing the hand bells at Calvary UMC.

Pastor Altman recently answered the call to ministry and completed the course of study for local pastors. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree at WesleyTheological Seminary in Washington, DC.

Her previous career was spent entirely in the health care field, serving in laboratory and management positions for the past 25 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from Loyola College, and a Masters in Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.

She and her husband Mark have a daughter and two sons, all of whom are living in the area and pursuing their own careers. She enjoys spending time with her family, reinforcing family ties at every opportunity.

Pastor Altman enjoys singing, playing 6- and 12-string guitar, quilting, and gardening. Her goal is to share God’s love with the wonderful people of Mount Tabor and reach out to meet the needs of the community.