Rev. Porter is the current pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church on Walker Avenue. Dr. Porter himself has been a member of Metropolitan since he was one year old. He grew up in an area of South Memphis called Lauderdale Sub, around the intersection of Lauderdale and South Parkway. Rev. Porter attended St. Augustine's school and, later, Fr. Bertrand High School - the main African American Catholic schools at that time. Dr. Porter has continued to be a leader in the South Memphis community all his life, only spending a few short years outside of Memphis. He is currently very involved with the Soulsville USA planning efforts and other community initiatives.