Meet the BSM Lead Team
The BSM has a Student Director and four Ministry Focus Areas led by members of our lead team. Whether you feel called to reach the campus, get students engaged in the local community, or mobilize students to the nations through Go Now Missions, you could talk to members of the lead team about opportunities to get involved.
Student Director
The Student Director works closely with the BSM Director to provide leadership and direction for the BSM Lead Team and the ministry efforts of the BSM as a whole. This student is typically a junior or senior who has demonstrated a strong commitment to growing in their faith and helping others do the same at UMHB and beyond.
Sam Jump
Sam is a senior Christian Ministry major from Houston, TX. She enjoys reading, going to art museums, and spending quality time with friends. She has appreciated the community and spiritual growth she has experienced through the BSM, and she looks forward to continuing to build that for others at UMHB. Sam is also excited to pilot the new Student Director position for the BSM this fall.
Campus Outreach and Discipleship Leaders
The purpose of Campus Outreach and Discipleship is to seek ways to engage different segments of the campus population with the gospel and to serve UMHB in general.
Joshua Bailey
Joshua is a junior Small Business and Entrepreneurship major from Mansfield, TX. His hobbies include tennis, golf, and occasionally off-tour pickleball. He hopes for the BSM to be a community where every person is welcomed, loved, heard, and changed by God's love for them.
Jake Crain
Jake is a sophomore Christian Ministry major from Houston, TX. His hobbies include fishing, sports, and spending time with friends. Jake hopes for the BSM to be a welcoming place where Christ is shared through love and service.
Bethany Fitzwater
Bethany is a sophomore Nursing major from Belton, TX. She is on the Acro and Tumbling team, is involved with Student Activities, and serves at her church, New Sunset Community Church in Killeen. She likes Encanto, dogs, and hanging out with friends. Bethany hopes to grow in her walk with Christ this year while encouraging others to do the same.
Kelsey Keele
Kelsey is a sophomore nursing major. She enjoys reading novels, hiking/camping, going to museums, writing poems, and making people laugh. Her goal is to create a joyful and safe environment in the BSM where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to come just as they are.
Community Engagement Leaders
The purpose of Community Engagement is to connect UMHB students to opportunities for gospel-motivated service in the local community. These leaders could also be a great resource for helping students find a local church.
Latrell Bowen
Latrell is a junior Graphic Design major from Little Elm, TX. Latrell's hobbies include running, playing sports, reading manga, and playing video games. His hope is to share the love of Christ with everyone he meets.
Emily Fischer
Emily is a junior Early Childhood Education major from Christoval, Texas. She enjoys running, traveling, camping, and playing tennis. She also loves to dive into the word of God and worship with friends. Emily hopes to grow the kingdom of God by serving others at the BSM.
Jon-Avery Welch
Jon-Avery is a Junior Health Science Pre-PT major from Magnolia, TX. He loves to play guitar, write music, and hang out with friends. He is passionate about service as well as mobilizing students to serve and engage with their community!
Student Missions Leaders
The purpose of Student Missions is to promote missions awareness and connect them to opportunities to serve globally. These opportunities are primarily through Go Now Missions.
Angela Bowers
Angela is a senior Transformational Development major (Christian Studies and Business) from Pearland, Texas. She loves puns, spontaneous adventures with her friends, and being outside in nature. In the future, she plans on opening a non-profit organization that revolves around children. She seeks to share God’s love and make everyone feel welcomed!
Kristofer Hansell
Kristofer is a sophomore Finance major from Cedar Park, TX. He enjoys playing video games, watching hockey, and hanging out with friends. He loves serving on mission trips both nationally and internationally as well as encouraging others to get involved with missions.
Worship Team Leaders
These leaders are tasked with leading the BSM through musical worship in The Gathering each week as well as developing prospective worship leaders both musically and spiritually.
Cade Elkins
Cade is a sophomore Social Work major from Belton, TX. He loves leading worship, drinking coffee, hammocking in Daniel’s backyard, and getting to know people! He seeks to create a space that people can feel comfortable to worship through music.
Claire McCarty
Claire is a sophomore majoring in Public Relations. She loves singing, writing songs and playing instruments as much as possible. One day, she hopes to use her degree in the music industry. She is extremely excited to be a light for students on campus through BSM, as well as get to joyfully worship Jesus with everyone.
Rylee Wilson
Rylee is a sophomore Clinical Psychology major from Houston, Texas. She loves singing, reading, listening to music and Jesus. She enjoys getting the opportunity to serve others through BSM and is grateful for the community BSM has given her at UMHB.
Trenton West
Trenton is a sophomore Church Music Major from Eastland, TX. He loves to sing, play guitar, and capture memories through videography. He hopes to create an atmosphere centered around fellowship and worship within the BSM.
Contact Information
Location: Bawcom 1032 (1st Floor)
Office Hours: M-F • 8am-5pm
900 College Street Box 8414 | Belton, TX 76513
bsm@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4273
Page last updated June 21, 2022
