MEET OUR STAFF
Dedicated to Serving Christ and Our Community
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.
JAMIL RIBEIRO
Spanish & Portuguese Pastor
Jamil Ribeiro, born in Brazil. He has been in the pastoral ministry for 32 years, 4 years as a seminary student, and 28 years as a pastor. He graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May 1991. Having exercised pastoral ministry in the USA, Brazil, and Peru, he has been part of Riverside’s ministry since 2015.
Jamil is married to Elzeli Ribeiro and has three children: Heredes, who is married to Marcella; Higor, who is married to Ana Leticia; and Sarah Rebeca, who is married to Paul. Jamil and Elzeli have 12 grandchildren.
In moments of rest, for relaxation, his favorite hobby is watching soccer on TV, and he enjoys spending time with his wife on trips and family time.
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.
"There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work."
1 Corinthians 12:5-6
RBC OFFICE STAFF
Carol Drake
Joseph Goelz
Danny Cordoba
Marion Mason
Dion Todman
Becky Vignau
Tim Carson
Lieska Dejesus
Maria Avila
Kara Cordoba
Marvin Williams
Odalys Fuentes
Michelle St Val
Rosemarie Dunn
SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS
- 11:00 AM Riverside English Service | Worship Center
- 11:00 AM Servicio en Español | The Chapel
- 12:30 PM Culto de Adoração em Português | The Chapel
TuesDays
- 10AM-12PM Heart and Hands
- 7:00 PM Mens Ministry| Fellowship Hall
- 7:00 PM The Chosen Ones
WeDNESDAYs
- 7:00 PM Church Prayer Meeting | Via Zoom (Call church for meeting ID)
Fridays
- Evenings | Children in Action (Ages 5-5th Grade) | The Dock
- Evenings | Riverside Students (Grades 6-12) | The Warehouse