About Us

The Wesley Foundation of San Antonio (Formerly the United Methodist Campus Ministry SAUMCM) is an outreach of the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church to students and faculty of colleges and universities in the area of San Antonio, Texas.

The Wesley S.A. first began on the campus of San Antonio College in 1957. The United Methodist Student Center located at the corner of Dewey and Belknap directly across from SAC campus has provided spiritual guidance and renewal to students and faculty for nearly 60 years.

The Wesley S.A. now has on-campus registered student organizations at San Antonio College (SAC), Trinity University, and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). In addition to regularly scheduled campus events, we offer off-campus activities and partner with surrounding local churches and non-profits.

Our Staff

Ministry Admin: Brenda Meneses

Brenda Meneses started working part-time in 2009 for a few months, before becoming a full-time employee at the United Methodist Student Center.

Brenda came from Bolivia to the U.S. when she was 15 years old along with her immediate family. After graduating from Jusdon HS., she worked for 2 private companies before enrolling at SAC, where she graduated with an Associate Degree in Computer Programing, with a Certificate in ORACLE (SQL Database).

While a student at SAC, she became an intern for this Ministry. While participating in many Mission Projects (local and abroad) she fell in love with Campus Ministry and the lifelong friendships.

After graduating from SAC, she became a Board Member. Later the new Director at the time needed assistance, and asked her to work part-time which afterwards became full time Administrative Assistant. Now, Brenda can be there for students and give as she received as the Ministry Administrator.

When she is not working, she is interacting with the students, or working on a project. She enjoys spending time with family, and traveling or building things. She is also in constant contact through WhatsApp with her sister and niece in Canada.

Brenda enjoys playing with her cats and helping animals in need.

Program Coordinator: J. Alex Ruiz

J. Alex Ruiz came to work for the Wesley in 2012 by way of a friend and has been part of the organization ever since. He has enjoyed being part of planning and taking part in our Hot Potato informative discussions, mission trips, retreats, worship band and much more. As an avid musician he works to help lead music during worship and mission trips. A life long student of archaeology and anthropology Alex has continued to pursue this line of study. He was featured on the History Channel Show "Forged in Fire" and brought home a win. When he's not at the Wesley he can be found in his shop "Volundr Forge" or working/teaching with other blacksmithing/bladesmithing organizations.

Student Leader (Trinity): Bonnie Lloyd

Bonnie is a Senior at Trinity University majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Religion. She joined the Wesley her freshman year, the fall of 2019, and is currently serving as the President of the Wesley at Trinity. She loves the Wesley because it gives her a community of people who can support and challenge her in faith as well as provide her a way to serve the community of San Antonio. When she is not busy with school, she loves to spend time with friends and family, read, cook, and play her cello.