Pastor Alvaro Guzman
Pastor Alvaro Guzman, a retired Methodist minister from Laredo, became the pastor at FUMC in July, 2020.
Pastor Alvaro comes with over 40 years of experience preaching and evangelizing in churches in and around Laredo. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Laredo State University, he continued to obtain his elder credentials with the United Methodist Church.
His many years of experience includes appointments at La Trinidad Iglesia Metodista Unida in Laredo and different positions at the Conference and District levels of the United Methodist Church. He has served on the Board of Pension and presently serves on the District Committee of Ordained Ministry Board.
Pastor Guzman is married to Olivia Guzman, and they are the proud parents of 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to his sound Biblically-based teaching, Pastor Alvaro is known for his love of good tacos and his wonderful sense of humor!
When asked why he is coming out of retirement and going back to the pulpit, he said, “I thank God for every opportunity I have to preach the Gospel and I have to continue.”
Pastor Alvaro Guzman, a retired Methodist minister from Laredo, became the pastor at FUMC in July, 2020.
Pastor Alvaro comes with over 40 years of experience preaching and evangelizing in churches in and around Laredo. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Laredo State University, he continued to obtain his elder credentials with the United Methodist Church.
His many years of experience includes appointments at La Trinidad Iglesia Metodista Unida in Laredo and different positions at the Conference and District levels of the United Methodist Church. He has served on the Board of Pension and presently serves on the District Committee of Ordained Ministry Board.
Pastor Guzman is married to Olivia Guzman, and they are the proud parents of 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to his sound Biblically-based teaching, Pastor Alvaro is known for his love of good tacos and his wonderful sense of humor!
When asked why he is coming out of retirement and going back to the pulpit, he said, “I thank God for every opportunity I have to preach the Gospel and I have to continue.”
