Board of Directors
Caryl and Jim Tyberg
Caryl and Jim Tyberg: Jim is president and founder of We Encourage, Inc. Jim has recently retired as Executive Pastor for Pasadena Covenant Church in Pasadena, CA. and served in that role since retiring as General Manager from Biosense Webster, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson medical device manufacturer. Jim resides in Altadena, California with his wife Caryl, and they have two grown and married children who have provided 5 wonderful grandchildren to them. Jim and Caryl are committed to the ministries of Pasadena Covenant, its outreach locally, nationally and internationally; and enjoy opportunities to support fellow ambassadors for Christ.
John and Judy Wipf
John and Judy Wipf are co-founders of We Encourage, owners of Archives Books, and co-partners at Wipf & Stock Publishers in Eugene OR. John and Judy currently operate the Archives Books and are also active members of Pasadena Covenant Church, where John leads a weekly Bible class. Judy is a mentor-mom at Elizabeth House down the street. They reside in Altadena and have launched their two daughters into adulthood. They joyfully and thankfully support the work of We Encourage. John serves as Vice President and Judy serves as Treasurer.
Jean Campbell
Jean Campbell is Secretary of We Encourage, Inc. She works in Administration and Human Resources for a large consulting company in Los Angeles. Jean lives in Pasadena, CA, and her life is blessed with two great brothers and six wonderful nieces and nephews (all of whom live too far away from her). She seeks ways for God to use her and We Encourage as the hands and feet of Jesus to those needing spiritual and practical assistance locally and globally. Jean has been a member of Pasadena Covenant for many years and currently serves on the Trustee Board.
PJ Petersen
PJ Petersen joined We Encourage as Treasurer in 2022. PJ and his (beautiful, loving, and gracious) wife Katie married in 2010 and live in Bend, Oregon with their three children. PJ has worked in the energy industry since 2006, currently managing operations for a prominent international energy trading corporation. In alignment with We Encourage’s mission, he desires to see Christian ministries well equipped and individuals supported in times of need. PJ’s family are members of The Fellowship of Bend church.