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Light Bearers Author

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Matt Parra

Matt lives in Newcastle, Australia with his wife, Sherise, and Son, Max. Matt's calling is to tell the truth about God and to help people walk in it. Matt spends his recreational time playing with Max, kissing his wife and surfing.

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An open scrapbook displaying a black and white photo of three surfers walking along the beach with their surfboards. The scrapbook is on a wooden table alongside a vintage camera, a small framed picture, and a miniature Christmas tree.
A massive ocean wave curls and crashes, its translucent blue-green water forming a perfect barrel. Sunlight filters through the wave, casting a bright glow. The sky above is clear and blue.
A historical painting depicting a regal procession through a castle gate. The central figures, dressed in elaborate period attire, are surrounded by guards. In the foreground, wounded and lifeless figures lie on the ground, suggesting a scene of recent conflict.

Featured Authors

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Ty Gibson

Speaker/Director

Ty is a speaker/director of Light Bearers. A passionate communicator with a message that opens minds and moves hearts, Ty teaches on a variety of topics, emphasizing God’s unfailing love as the central theme of the Bible. Ty and his wife Sue have three adult children and two grandsons.

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Anneliese Wahlman

Creative Writer

Allie is a 2012 ARISE graduate and on-staff writer and communications assistant for Light Bearers. She is fascinated by the intersection of faith and the creative process and enjoys poetry. When she’s not watching a good movie with her friends, she enjoys narrating life with mediocre accents.

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David Asscherick

Speaker/Director
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Light Bearers

Ministry Profile
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Risë Rafferty, RDN

Health Educator
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James Rafferty

Speaker

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