Stephen Galarza, Director
Stephen Galarza has been involved with the BSM since 2009 when he was a student at University of Texas Pan-American in Edinburg, Tx. He has a passion for college students because he knows this is a pivotal time as students begin to discover who they are on their own - apart from their parents' beliefs and values. Students make decisions in college that affect their entire lives. College is a training ground for tomorrow's leaders of our nation, our world, and the Church. Stephen is married to Janet, and they have a beautiful two year old Daughter named Emilia and a 3 month old son named Stephen Jr..
Get to know Stephen...
Favorite Scripture verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Where he's from: Brownsville, Tx (The Valley)
Went to school: Undergrad at UT Pan-American, Grad School at Baylor, Seminary at George W. Truett Theological Seminary
He enjoys: Eating, watching movies, and hanging out with his wife
His dream superhero power: Tele-transportation
Pet peeve: Waiting in long lines to pay for stuff (especially in Bealls…God give me patience!)
If he weren't BSM director, Stephen would be: A Counselor
Email Stephen: Stephen@ccbsm.org
Vanessa Escalante, BSM Coordinator
Vanessa Escalante has been involved with the BSM since 2015 while she was in college herself. Vanessa loves Jesus and wants college students to know Jesus and make Him known to others. The BSM intern when first starting college was a huge impact to Vanessa, teaching her what it meant to be discipled and make disciples. Vanessa wants to continue the calling of making disciples and pouring into college students like she once was.
Get to know Vanessa.
Favorite Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21 (too many good ones to choose)
Where she’s from: Born in Tucson, Arizona but raised in Corpus Christi in the “Bluff”
Went to School: Attended Del Mar Community College and Stark Seminary and College.
She Enjoys: Being in the ocean, either swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking literally anything in the water I will try and hanging out with family and friends
Her Dream Superhero Power: to control water
Pet Peeve: sneezes gross me out and people being too touchy
If she weren't BSM Coordinator Vanessa would be: In ministry elsewhere
Email: Vanessa@ccbsm.org
Vanessa Escalante has been involved with the BSM since 2015 while she was in college herself. Vanessa loves Jesus and wants college students to know Jesus and make Him known to others. The BSM intern when first starting college was a huge impact to Vanessa, teaching her what it meant to be discipled and make disciples. Vanessa wants to continue the calling of making disciples and pouring into college students like she once was.
Get to know Vanessa.
Favorite Scripture Verses: Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21 (too many good ones to choose)
Where she’s from: Born in Tucson, Arizona but raised in Corpus Christi in the “Bluff”
Went to School: Attended Del Mar Community College and Stark Seminary and College.
She Enjoys: Being in the ocean, either swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking literally anything in the water I will try and hanging out with family and friends
Her Dream Superhero Power: to control water
Pet Peeve: sneezes gross me out and people being too touchy
If she weren't BSM Coordinator Vanessa would be: In ministry elsewhere
Email: Vanessa@ccbsm.org
Cody Conroy, BSM Coordinator
Cody Conroy has been involved with the BSM since 2018 when he was first sent to South Africa through GoNow Missions. He served as a missionary to orphans in South Africa for 2 years before returning to Texas. In January of 2022 Cody moved down to Corpus Christi to marry his wife Haley Conroy and begin working for the BSM. Cody has a deep desire to see college students grow in their zeal for the Lord. He also believes the Lord has a special anointing on Corpus Christi, and it’s young adults, to reach the World for the Gospel.
Get to know Cody...
Favorite Scripture verse: John 14:27
Where he's from: Huntsville, Tx
Went to school: Texas A&M University B.S. 2017 (College Station)
He enjoys: Spending time with Haley, playing sports, & being outdoors
His dream superhero power: Freezing stuff
Pet peeve: Wet sock tips. Be soaked completely or not at all.
If he weren't a BSM Coordinator, Cody would be: A Camp Director
Email: codyconroy7@gmail.com
Cody Conroy has been involved with the BSM since 2018 when he was first sent to South Africa through GoNow Missions. He served as a missionary to orphans in South Africa for 2 years before returning to Texas. In January of 2022 Cody moved down to Corpus Christi to marry his wife Haley Conroy and begin working for the BSM. Cody has a deep desire to see college students grow in their zeal for the Lord. He also believes the Lord has a special anointing on Corpus Christi, and it’s young adults, to reach the World for the Gospel.
Get to know Cody...
Favorite Scripture verse: John 14:27
Where he's from: Huntsville, Tx
Went to school: Texas A&M University B.S. 2017 (College Station)
He enjoys: Spending time with Haley, playing sports, & being outdoors
His dream superhero power: Freezing stuff
Pet peeve: Wet sock tips. Be soaked completely or not at all.
If he weren't a BSM Coordinator, Cody would be: A Camp Director
Email: codyconroy7@gmail.com
Cyndi Jaquez, office manager
Cyndi has been involved with the BSM since February 2016 and has loved every minute of it. Cyndi and her husband Steve are originally from Corpus Christi but call DFW their second home since they lived there for 33 years serving the Lord at Primera Iglesia Bautista Arlington and United in Christ-Dallas. While residing there she also worked for GuideStone Financial Resources. In 2015 Segunda Iglesia Bautista in Corpus Christi called Steve to be their full-time pastor, which gave them the opportunity to come back home. Cyndi and her husband are loyal Texas Ranger fans (whether in first place or last) and maintained a tradition of attending the TX Ranger’s Opening Days for 32 years in a row. Their new tradition is attending Corpus Christi Hooks Opening Days.
Get to know Cyndi...
Favorite Scripture verse: Phillipians 4:13
Where she's from: Corpus Christi, TX
Went to school: Attending Stark College & Seminary
She enjoys: Going to CC Hooks baseball games with her husband
Her dream superhero power: Wonder Woman with a lasso of kindness (to change the world)
Pet peeve: Grass clippings in the street
If she weren't the BSM Office Manager, she would be: Working for the Corpus Christi Hooks office
Email: cynthia.jaquez@texasbaptists.org
Get to know Cyndi...
Favorite Scripture verse: Phillipians 4:13
Where she's from: Corpus Christi, TX
Went to school: Attending Stark College & Seminary
She enjoys: Going to CC Hooks baseball games with her husband
Her dream superhero power: Wonder Woman with a lasso of kindness (to change the world)
Pet peeve: Grass clippings in the street
If she weren't the BSM Office Manager, she would be: Working for the Corpus Christi Hooks office
Email: cynthia.jaquez@texasbaptists.org
Timothy Laughbaum, Campus Missionary Intern
Timothy has been involved with the BSM since 2016 when he started attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi as a student. He has a deep desire to see people come find their rest in Christ alone for the glory of God alone. The BSM has been used by God to bring Timothy into a deeper realization of God’s grace. Wether it be by teaching, leading, relationships, or fun activities, Timothy desires to see other students grow in Christ and live for Him alone.
Get to know Timothy:
Favorite Scripture Verses: Hebrews 12:1-2
Where He’s from: Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
Went to School: Texas A&M Corpus Christi
He Enjoys: Playing music, reading books, talking theology
His Dream Superhero Power: Control air
Pet Peeve: People being inconsiderate of others.
If he wasn’t a BSM Intern Timothy would be: A hobo
Email: timlaughbaum@gmail.com
Timothy has been involved with the BSM since 2016 when he started attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi as a student. He has a deep desire to see people come find their rest in Christ alone for the glory of God alone. The BSM has been used by God to bring Timothy into a deeper realization of God’s grace. Wether it be by teaching, leading, relationships, or fun activities, Timothy desires to see other students grow in Christ and live for Him alone.
Get to know Timothy:
Favorite Scripture Verses: Hebrews 12:1-2
Where He’s from: Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
Went to School: Texas A&M Corpus Christi
He Enjoys: Playing music, reading books, talking theology
His Dream Superhero Power: Control air
Pet Peeve: People being inconsiderate of others.
If he wasn’t a BSM Intern Timothy would be: A hobo
Email: timlaughbaum@gmail.com
Obituary of
Jackie-Chan, Security
In memory of our dedicated palm tree security guard,
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a palm tree that, despite its short time among us, left an indelible mark on our lives. This extraordinary palm tree, whose purpose went beyond aesthetics, stood tall as our trusted security sentinel for a brief but impactful year.
Born amidst the warmth of nature's embrace, this palm tree was destined for a unique role. From its very roots, it possessed a sense of duty and watchfulness that would serve our community with unwavering commitment. With each passing day, it stood steadfast, a silent guardian protecting our surroundings.
Sadly, in the heart of a freezing January, our dedicated palm tree succumbed to the merciless grip of winter. Though it faced a battle against the elements, it stood valiantly until its last breath. With great sorrow, we acknowledge the sacrifice it made, fulfilling its duty until the very end.
Rest in peace, dear palm tree security guard. Your watchful presence and selfless service will forever be remembered and appreciated. You will forever be in our hearts.
Jackie-Chan, Security
In memory of our dedicated palm tree security guard,
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a palm tree that, despite its short time among us, left an indelible mark on our lives. This extraordinary palm tree, whose purpose went beyond aesthetics, stood tall as our trusted security sentinel for a brief but impactful year.
Born amidst the warmth of nature's embrace, this palm tree was destined for a unique role. From its very roots, it possessed a sense of duty and watchfulness that would serve our community with unwavering commitment. With each passing day, it stood steadfast, a silent guardian protecting our surroundings.
Sadly, in the heart of a freezing January, our dedicated palm tree succumbed to the merciless grip of winter. Though it faced a battle against the elements, it stood valiantly until its last breath. With great sorrow, we acknowledge the sacrifice it made, fulfilling its duty until the very end.
Rest in peace, dear palm tree security guard. Your watchful presence and selfless service will forever be remembered and appreciated. You will forever be in our hearts.