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!

Subscribe to receive Dr. Guarneri’s weekly updates

Receive field reports, important announcements, and devotional thoughts directly to your inbox each week.

There is a connection problem with our subscription center. Please try returning to this page soon.

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.