Soorin attended Fuller Theological Seminary in the Ph.D. Program for Clinical Psychology and completed two graduate degrees: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts in Theology. She served as a youth pastor for several years before resigning to focus on raising her family. She has served as a college professor, TV show host, and women’s ministry leader while forming her own ministry named Soorin Backer Ministries, Inc. or SBM.
Currently, Soorin is preparing to launch her media company and resource center for her ministry. She serves as a co-leader for Christian Women In Media for Oregon and has a conference ministry called “Pearls of Hope.” She also serves as a consultant for Hope Ranch Ministry which rescues victims of human trafficking, visits inmates in prison, and teaches at a homeless shelter each month. She authored, “The Women in Jesus’ Life” and speaks at retreats and conferences. Soorin is happily married to Dr. Jonathan Backer and they are blessed with four beautiful children.