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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Mar 04, 2026
Texas Baptists institutions and our legacy
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Our legacy as Texas Baptists
Feb 25, 2026
This week, the Texas Baptists executive board met in Dallas to hear reports and make decisions related to the work of the BGCT and the executive board staff.
Cooperation for the sake of the gospel
Feb 19, 2026
Today marks, for many, the beginning of a 40-day period of reflection, contemplation and prayer leading up to Palm Sunday. Christians of different traditions observe it in different ways. Some do not. Yet we all look forward to celebrating Resurrection Sunday!
Telling the story of the nations together
Feb 11, 2026
It is important to consider how cooperation has changed and what cooperation needs to look like if we are going to be effective in the future.
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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