Dr. Julio Guarneri
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of TEXAS BAPTISTS
Welcome
What a blessing and privilege it is to lead Texas Baptists into the future as we pursue God’s kingdom agenda for our state, nation and world. We are mission-driven, kingdom-focused and ready to lock arms with like-minded believers to proclaim the gospel and finish the task to the glory of God!
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Apr 02, 2025
Protecting our little ones
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Nearly half of CP funds support next-generation ministry like Congreso
Mar 27, 2025
I hope and pray you are doing well during this season of preparation as we remember Jesus’ suffering, death and burial, and as we anticipate celebrating his resurrection from the dead.
138 new believers and a new generation of gospel workers
Mar 20, 2025
Spring is in the air! Winds across Texas are fierce! Some parts of our state have been affected by wildfires.
What Does God Require?
Mar 12, 2025
If you have been around evangelicals for at least a couple of decades, you will remember WWJD bracelets. Young people wore them to ask themselves, “What Would Jesus Do?” in guiding them to make good decisions.
About Dr. Guarneri
- Dr. Guarneri was born in Mexico City, attended elementary school in Monterrey, Mexico, and completed his education in Texas.
- He holds degrees from present-day Texas A&M University Kingsville, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dallas Baptist University.
- He has more than 39 years of ministerial experience as a senior pastor, minister of education and youth minister.
- Most recently, he served for 13 years as lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in McAllen.
- Prior to being elected 21st executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dr. Guarneri served as the convention’s president (‘22 and ‘23) and first vice president (‘20 and ‘21).
- He is passionate about sharing the gospel with the nations and cross-cultural missions and ministry.
- He and his wife, Monica, have four children and two grandchildren.
- Dr. Guarneri is the first Hispanic individual to be elected to the position of executive director since the Convention’s founding in 1886.
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