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!
Latest weekly update
Jun 04, 2025
Being one in spirit and in mind for the sake of the kingdom
Past weekly updates
Making disciples of all nations
May 29, 2025
Our schools and our churches are shifting into summer ministry mode! It is an exciting time. Although we should be about the Great Commission year-round, the summer offers opportunities to engage with it in special ways.
Memorial Day and living sacrificially
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day weekend is here! Many celebrate graduations and the end of another school year. Others anticipate the beginning of summer, including VBS, mission trips, camps and perhaps even, vacation.
The gift of fellowship
May 14, 2025
What a gift it is to enjoy fellowship with others in the church family! What a joy it is to spend time together with fellow church leaders from sister churches. What a reflection of God’s love it is when churches come together to worship, fellowship and cooperate for God’s mission.
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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