Gary & Teresa Stidham
Director & Financial Assistant
Gary has served as Director of the BSM since 2003. Gary’s wife, Teresa, is the BSM financial assistant. Together they have two college age sons, Joshua and Benjamin. They are graduates of Angelo State University and Gary is a graduate of Southwestern & Midwestern Seminary.
Ben Muir
ACTING DIRECTOR
Ben is a 2012 UT Arlington grad. After working for 4 years in the business world Ben joined the BSM staff in 2016. Ben is married to Shauna and they have four children: Jason, Sadie, Adeline, and Carter. Ben is a gifted Bible, teacher, worship leader and disciple maker. He is slated to lead UTA BSM when Gary transitions to state BSM staff in December 2023.
Putti Benner
Putti is a 2012 graduate of UT Arlington and has served at BSM ever since. She's also a graduate of Southwestern Seminary. Putti's husband, Reid, is a mechanical engineer and they have two beautiful young daughters, Amelia & Charolette.
Timbrel Cheevers
Timbrel is a 2022 UTA alumni. She met her husband David at BSM and now works on staff mentoring girls and planning ministry events.
joseph ruiz, Hannah owens, eliza west, jenna leatherman & Matthew
Joseph, Hannah, Eliza, Jenna & Matthew are our 2023-24 ministry interns. They’re busy sharing Jesus and making disciples at UTA & TCC!
Student Leaders
An amazing team of student leaders make BSM and Vertical possible! Prayerfully consider serving on the BSM Student Lead Team!
