Summer Updates
Summer Interns
Each summer, Redeemer welcomes interns to help the Youth Ministry. This summer, we are excited to welcome Caroline Gibbs and Ben Kessler as our Interns. Caroline and Ben will be attending youth events, Bible studies, and will help out on our RYM trips.
Caroline Gibbs is a junior majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish at Baylor University. She is a native of San Antonio and grew up attending Redeemer, and now attends Redeemer in Waco, Texas. During the school year, Caroline is the Children’s Ministry Admin Staff at Redeemer Waco and is on Baylor RUF’s Ministry Team.
“I am excited for this internship because I get to work with the youth in San Antonio. I’m excited to help with events and planning and doing anything I can to get the Redeemer Youth engaged in all the activities this summer. I am excited for the opportunity to meet with girls and hear about their lives and give them a safe space where someone can listen to them.”
Ben Kessler is a junior majoring in Performance Science & Leadership at West Virginia University. Ben grew up going to an Anglican church and now attends a small PCA church in Morgantown. Ben just finished his 3rd year of Young Life leadership at a local high school, and he coaches basketball for the local middle school.
“This summer I’m excited about being home with my family, and the opportunity to grow in my knowledge and relationship with the Lord, sharing the gospel and my life with middle and high school kids here at Redeemer.”
Summer Fellows
Redeemer is starting a new ministry initiative called the Summer Fellows Program. The purpose of this program is to grow Christian college students in their faith and vocation as they seek to become Kingdom-minded citizens in the working world. To do this, we match each fellow in an internship with a Redeemer member in their field of study; have a weekly class on their purpose in the world; connect our fellows to Sunday morning service and worship at Redeemer; and facilitate dinner discussions with Redeemer members around the subjects of faith and work.
Co-Lead Pastor Matt Beham, who is piloting the program, says, “We are very excited to see what the Lord does with this endeavor, and we pray that we will see more Christians empowered in their work in San Antonio and beyond. Please pray for our fellows, and welcome them warmly into our church this summer!”
Ellis Anne Card is a freshman studying Business Administration with a double minor in Marketing and Voice at the University of Arkansas. Ellis Anne is a native of San Antonio and grew up at Redeemer as an SA Youthie. Ellis Anne is a content creator for three Arkansas businesses.
“I am so excited to ground myself in a faith-based community of friends and mentors while working hard at a new internship! I am also excited to get to prioritize hometown friendships that I have missed while being at college!”
Alex Curtis is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. Alex moved around a lot growing up but when his family came to San Antonio, they ended up at Redeemer, where his family found their home church. Alex was a summer intern at CAM Ministries.
“I am excited to make new connections in this community and learn new skills in my professional domain.”
Claire Grace Franklin is from College Station, Texas and is currently studying Urban and Regional Planning with a minor in Architectural Heritage Conservation at Texas A&M University. Claire attends Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bryan Texas and has served in the nursery, childcare and summer activities. She has also participated in the choir and praise teams at Westminster.
“I am looking forward to a new work experience through the Fellows Program, learning about Redeemer San Antonio, and serving the church!”
Will Hellings is a senior majoring in Mathematical Finance at Trinity University. He is a native of New Jersey and grew up attending New Providence Presbyterian Church. Will was a University Ministry Intern at Trinity University during the 2024–2025 school year through First Presbyterian Church San Antonio.
“I am excited to be working as a part of the Redeemer family by taking classes, volunteering, and interacting with members while also working as an intern and learning what it means to seek the kingdom in a professional working environment.”
Luke Smith grew up attending Redeemer and is a native of San Antonio. He is a senior majoring in Human Dimensions of Organizations at UT Austin. Luke worked as a counselor at Camp Ozark, and he served on the Ukraine mission trip in 2024.
“I’m excited to learn more about the business and operations of running a business and I'm excited to learn how to live as a faithful servant within the workplace. I’m also excited to learn from Matt during our fellows classes and do bible studies as a group.”
Timothy Watkins is a junior majoring in Management Information Systems and Marketing at Baylor University. He is a San Antonio native and grew up attending Redeemer. Timothy is currently a member of RUF Baylor, and he worked at Camp Ozark last year.
“I am excited about the opportunity to work around like-minded people, and to stay grounded in the gospel while doing so. I am also excited to get my feet into the business world, as I get more and more ready to enter the job market.”