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The Backer’s are devoted parents, grandparents, and leaders with a passion for fostering God’s purpose and design for healthy Kingdom family and community.
Jonathan is a mild-mannered man who demonstrates the character of Christ. He is an anchor and firm foundation in our community. His quiet strength is paired perfectly with Soorin, who is a charismatic and anointed speaker and teacher. She is a modern day Deborah leading us into revelatory breakthrough, advancing the charge of taking the land that God has given us.
Together they are a beautiful representation of the partnership God intended for marriage, co-laboring with one another in the call of Christ.
more about soorin backer
Soorin is a growing voice in the Kingdom for reformation and revelation. Her calling to heal the Body of Christ through tearing down religion to rightly establish the Kingdom is manifest in her passion for individuals and communities to live in freedom. Soorin is highly educated and continues to pursue formal education to rightly understand the holy scriptures. She studied at Fuller Theological Seminary for a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Biblical Studies. Currently, she’s enrolled at Global Awakening Theological Seminary for a Doctorate of Theology degree.
After years of public ministry that included healing services, prophetic activations, workshops, worship nights and conferences, Thrive Faith Community is the result of God’s commission, vision, and personal passion to develop a church steeped in Kingdom culture. She has hosted over a decade of Power and Hope Conferences, workshops, and teachings through a variety of media platforms with Thrive and Soorin Backer Ministries.
Soorin is the author of Women in Jesus’ Life that has been used by churches and groups for weekly study. Recently, Soorin and her husband, Jonathan, established Nabi Media Productions Company (NMP) to adapt her book Women In Jesus’ Life to movies and streaming series. Her ministry continues to be featured on multiple TV platforms and radio stations around the globe and her voice impacts nations as she travels on behalf of Jesus’ Kingdom. Her ministry is marked by passionate, dynamic, and revelatory teachings that equip others for greater levels of gifting, health, and impact. Healing, deliverance, and the prophetic mark her services.
more about jonathan backer
Dr. Jonathan Backer was the co-founder of Thrive Faith Community along with his wife Soorin. They have been married since 1991 and have four beautiful children and two grandchildren together. He has always taken an active role in supporting Soorin in ministry and leading their family together. Jonathan is a consistent anchor in our community and helps to guide the vision and direction of the church. He leads the men’s ministry and serves as a mentor and voice of wisdom.
Jonathan worked as a dental lab technician during his college years before entering Loma Linda Dental School in 1996. He graduated in 2000 and moved to Eugene to practice dentistry. In 2002, he opened his own practice in Cottage Grove where he has been faithfully serving his patients to this day. He has been a long-standing member of the Lane County Dental Society where he recently served as President.
Giving back to the community has always held a high priority in Jonathan’s personal and professional life. He continues to serve our community and he is passionate about serving and honoring God in every aspect of their lives.