MEET OUR STAFF

Otto Fernandez

Senior, Missions, & Discipleship Pastor

Pastor Otto, a native Miamian, has been in the ministry for over 40 years. He's a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas and has been at Riverside since 2008.

He's married to Lourdes, and they have two grown children: Matthew, who lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and Natalie, who lives with her husband, William, in Houston, Texas.

When not working, Pastor Otto and his wife love sports (especially Hurricane football) and the beach. Pastor Otto's greatest passion in ministry is to teach the Word of God and to make disciples.

Guillermo Lozano

Spanish Pastor

Dr. Guillermo Lozano serves as the Hispanic Ministry Pastor at Riverside Baptist Church, leading a loving and active community dedicated to supporting and guiding Spanish-speaking individuals and families in the heart of Kendall. Under his leadership, the Ministerio Hispano operates as a vital extension of Riverside, offering a welcoming space to experience God's word in a practical and relational way.

Nicholas Noyola

Next Generation Pastor

Nicholas holds a B.A. in Christian Ministry from Leavell College, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and an M.A. in Philosophy of Religion from the University of Lucerne.

He is passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, particularly on college campuses, and studying Christian doctrine alongside fellow believers.

He warmly invites you to join him in either of these transformative experiences.