Marcus Jones - Pastor/Director
Rev. Marcus Jones is a native of Dallas, Texas, and proud alumnus of Huston-Tillotson University. He has a B.A. in Business Management and a Master of Divinity degree in African-American Church Studies from Perkins School of Theology at SMU.
He is a published writer, with articles relating to Church, pop culture, Christianity, religion and hip-hop. His focus is helping people see the healthy balance between religious and secular engagement in hip-hop and arts. When he is not reading books, he is writing for his blog, The Informed Scholar.
While all of these things are great, there is nothing he is more proud of than being a father to his two sons, and a dedicated and faithful husband to his wife. His life goal is to become a bridge of love and information, leading and guiding people from one side to the other as they cross his path!
Send him an email at: marcus@utawesley.org
Connect with him on Facebook or Instagram.
Jesus Canales - Unity Coordinator
Jesus has been a faithful student leader of The Wesley since 2023. In 2024 he assumed the role of Unity Coordinator to curate vital conversations and inclusive ministry for our beloved community. To learn more about Jesus:
Send him an email at: jcanales@utawesley.org
Laureen Kuizon - Ministry Intern: Hands In Coordinator/Admin Support
Laureen is a graduating senior pursuing a degree in advertising and public relations. She was born in the Philippines and has grown up in Fort Worth for over half of her life. When she is not spending too much money on coffee shops (ask her for any recommendations!), you can find her reading, watching TV, and hiking. She knows the Wesley to be a place that strives for deeper faith, inclusivity, and love. While those things can be tricky to figure out, this campus ministry has fostered conversations + relationships that have encouraged people to do life with one another– and as a hands-in coordinator, she is excited to participate in the work that God has started in this space!
Send him an email at: laureen@utawesley.org
Connect with him on Instagram.
Josh West - Ministry Intern: Worship Leader/House Manager
Josh is a Theatre Arts major with a major heart for ministry and people. Gifted and self taught musician, he leads worship, manages the Wesley as the live-in resident, and shares his “jack of all trades” mentality with our ministry with a pure heart. Contact him by:
Send him an email at: josh@utawesley.org
Sarah Graves - Administrative Assistant
Sarah serves as administrative assistant here at Wesley. She loves traveling [14 countries so far!] and sports such as rock climbing, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. She also loves to cook and bake. She’s a problem solver and wants to make the world a better place for future generations. The Wesley was where she found her faith, friends, and the love of her life!
Send her an email at: sarah@utawesley.org
Connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.