Reverend Fernando Downs, Jr., a native of Nicaragua in Central America, has served as pastor of Southside since 1974.

He earned a B.A. degree from Mars Hill University and a Master of Divinity Degree from South Western Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
 

He is married to Terry and has two daughters, one son and two grandchildren.
 

In his spare time, he enjoys photography and fishing.

OUR PASTOR EMERITUS