Dr. Jim Porter
Interim Senior Pastor

Dr. Jimmy Porter has been the Executive Director-Treasurer of Mississippi Baptist Christian Action Commission, Inc. since April 1, 2000.

He is married to the former Tommy Lynn Burns of Philadelphia, MS. They have two daughters, Nikki Burke of Brandon, MS and Maribeth Porter of Madison, MS, as well as two grandchildren.

Dr. Porter received his Bachelor of Arts from Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, MS, his Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Since 1964 he has pastored nine churches in Mississippi, Kentucky and Florida. He has served as an Interim pastor for four churches in Mississippi.

State denominational experiences include Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, Order of Business Committee, First Vice-President of Mississippi Baptist Convention, Trustee for Mississippi College, and President of Mississippi Baptist Convention. Nationally he has served as a member of the Southern Baptist Convention Nominating Committee. Dr. Porter has been a speaker in over 300 revivals, and a keynote speaker at various state and associational events.

He has received North American Mission Board’s Transitional Pastor Training, and was awarded Pro-Lifer of the Year Award from Pro-Life Mississippi.

Dr. Porter began work with the Christian Action Commission and its 15 member commission to implement its policies and work as authorized by the Mississippi Baptist Convention. He directs the flow of information from the commission to pastors, churches, and other individuals and organizations as needed. As Executive Director he monitors pending state and national legislation and provides information and resources that will assist in responding to the issues that affect the moral climate of our state and nation.