Light Bearers Author

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Victor Carreiro

Victor is from San Francisco, California and graduated from ARISE in 2012. After playing in a heavy metal band in the Bay Area for seven years, he gave his life to Christ and has since been devoted to pursuing a career in ministry. He is a Deacon and Young Adult leader and full-time Bible worker at his church in San Francisco. He enjoys reading, writing, the outdoors, and his guitar.

Initial Conditions: When Small Isn’t

October 13, 2012

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Initial Conditions: When Small Isn’t

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Victor Carreiro

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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.