Called to Follow | Dr. Julio Guarneri

Dr. Julio Guarneri is our guest preacher today. After a long ministry of pastoring great churches, Julio and his wife Monica accepted God’s call for him to be the Executive Director of Texas Baptists. Welcome to our friend and leader. Dr. Guarneri based his message on Luke 5:1-11.

Next Sunday we will continue our Words from the Cross series leading us to Holy Week. 

Time Stamps:

00:02 Worship and Gratitude 

01:24 Church Growth and Support 

03:32 Personal Call to Ministry

07:14 Following Jesus 

18:55 Discipleship and Mission

25:46 God's Call to All

27:22 Personal Stories of Mission

30:25 Invitation to Follow Jesus

Quotes: 
Calvin Miller: The invitation of the Lord to us is an invitation to the table.

Dr. Julio Guarneri: Someone said for Christians to be formed spiritually and grow in Christlikeness, three fundamental acts must be held in tandem. The contemplative act, that's life with the triune God. The collective act, that's life with others in the body of Christ. And the missional act for life for the sake of the world.

Q&A
What is the significance of the cooperative program?
The cooperative program allows churches to work together in supporting missions and church planting efforts, which has led to the establishment of 26 new churches in the past year. 

What was the impact of the missionary adoption program?
Through the missionary adoption program, about 69 missionaries in 17 different countries were supported, resulting in over 12,000 people praying to receive Jesus as their Savior last year. 

What does Dr. Guarneri mean by the call to follow Jesus being a call to be with Him?
The call to follow Jesus emphasizes building a personal relationship with Him rather than merely adhering to a set of doctrines or commitments. 

How does the speaker illustrate the importance of community in the Christian life?
Dr. Guarneri shares his experience of being part of a group where members support each other, highlighting that the Christian life is meant to be lived in community, not isolation. 

What example does Dr. Guarneri give to illustrate that anyone can share their faith?
Dr. Guarneri recounts the story of the Samaritan woman who, after encountering Jesus, immediately shared her experience with her village, demonstrating that one doesn't need formal training to share their faith. 

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