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 are expecting another wonderful child on Jan. 2022.
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. Aqua Girl!!
Pet Peeve: sneezes gross me out and people being too touchy
If he 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. Aqua Girl!!
Pet Peeve: sneezes gross me out and people being too touchy
If he weren't BSM Coordinator Vanessa would be: In ministry elsewhere
Email: Vanessa@ccbsm.org
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
Jackie Takash, Campus Missionary Intern
Jackie Takash has been involved in the BSM since 2018 when she had rededicated her life to Christ at Beach Reach in March 2018. After her rededication to Christ she had become overjoyed with her forever walk with Christ that she wanted to share the gospel with her fellow classmates. Jackie has just graduated from TAMUCC with a Bachelor’s in Science and is now a Campus Missionary Intern with the BSM. She wants to share the love of Christ with other college students to let them know they are not alone because Jesus is always by their side. Even though she hasn’t traveled outside the country she has a passion for the international ministry and she would like to start sharing the love of Jesus with the international students on her alumni campus.
Get to know Jackie.
Favorite Scripture Verses: Ephesians 2:8-10
Where she’s from: Corpus Christi, Texas
Went to School: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Bachelor’s in Biology
She Enjoys: Reading, writing in her journal, and being surrounded by nature.
Her Dream Superhero Power: The ability to fly to visit all the different countries around the world.
Pet Peeve: Being late. I like to either be early or be precisely on time.
If he weren't BSM Coordinator Vanessa would be: Teaching English Abroad
Email: Jackie@ccbsm.org
Jackie Takash has been involved in the BSM since 2018 when she had rededicated her life to Christ at Beach Reach in March 2018. After her rededication to Christ she had become overjoyed with her forever walk with Christ that she wanted to share the gospel with her fellow classmates. Jackie has just graduated from TAMUCC with a Bachelor’s in Science and is now a Campus Missionary Intern with the BSM. She wants to share the love of Christ with other college students to let them know they are not alone because Jesus is always by their side. Even though she hasn’t traveled outside the country she has a passion for the international ministry and she would like to start sharing the love of Jesus with the international students on her alumni campus.
Get to know Jackie.
Favorite Scripture Verses: Ephesians 2:8-10
Where she’s from: Corpus Christi, Texas
Went to School: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Bachelor’s in Biology
She Enjoys: Reading, writing in her journal, and being surrounded by nature.
Her Dream Superhero Power: The ability to fly to visit all the different countries around the world.
Pet Peeve: Being late. I like to either be early or be precisely on time.
If he weren't BSM Coordinator Vanessa would be: Teaching English Abroad
Email: Jackie@ccbsm.org
