Light Bearers Author

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Nicole Stalligs

Nicole grew up surrounded by alcohol and drugs and spent some time homeless on the streets of Charlotte, NC. After a car accident and a DUI conviction, she had an encounter with God and was baptized. She graduated from our 2014 ARISE Program and was a part of our 2015 internship. Nicole has a strong passion to reach the homeless and marginalized population of Eugene, Oregon.

My Experience as an ARISE Student

December 12, 2014

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My Experience as an ARISE Student

Being home has made me realize what a privilege attending ARISE was for my life. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was undoubtedly there! I did not know much about the instructors, but before I came I prayed that they would speak the truth of the gospel. And that they did. From the first class, my mind was full and my heart was beating for Christ.

Nicole Stalligs

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Ty Gibson

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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 Stock

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.