A fourth generation African, Pastor Nathan Lino was born in South Africa, where he lived until he was 11 years old. After his family immigrated to America, Nathan earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University and then his Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In addition to serving as the Senior Pastor of Northeast Houston Baptist Church since its inception in 2002, Nathan as served as the first Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and has served on the Board of Trustees of the International Mission Board (IMB). 

Nathan and his wife, Nicole, have been married since 1999 and have four children.