a Discipleship class Fall 2026 — Sept 20-Dec 27

DivorceCare

DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. (NOTE: 90 min) This class has limited space—sign up at https://find.divorcecare.org/find

About the Facilitators

Tricia Phillips grew up in Gresham, OR.  She was married for 29 years and spent 21 of those years in Gardner, KS, with her family.  Her oldest son, daughter-in-love, and two adorable grandbabies live in Virginia Beach where her son is a Community Pastor.  Her youngest son lives in Keizer, OR, and works locally as a Pharmacist.  Tricia spent 2 years volunteering as a group facilitator at a women's Christian counseling center in Olathe, KS, providing encouragement, support and tools to heal for women who were in difficult marriages and relationships.  After her divorce in 2019, God moved her back to Oregon, made a way to complete her BS at Corban University, provided a job with the State of Oregon and led her into ministry at JBC for others facing the challenges of divorce.  She loves the Lord and wants others to know that He wants to walk with them during the dark seasons of life.  

Steve Thomas: I grew up in Oregon living primarily in the Salem area. I was married for 25 years, and am the proud father of three grown sons. My oldest and youngest sons are single and my middle son, Hunter, is married and he and his lovely wife are expecting their first child sometime in January. 

The Lord has blessed me with so many wonderful experiences in life and opened my heart and my mind to helping others who are going through divorce. 

DivorceCare has been very helpful in leading me and others through the maze of broken relationships, with common sense and a Biblical and Godly view of marriage. Yes, There can be recovery and peace following divorce. Looking forward to meeting with those of you who wish to join our group.