BISHOP J. V. PORTER
Pastor, teacher, civic leader, humanitarian, entrepreneur, life coach, mentor, visionary and father to many, Bishop J. V. Porter is the Founder and Presiding Prelate of United Gospel Fellowship Covenant Ministries, International. He is also Senior Pastor of Christ Cathedral located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Bishop Porter endeavors to build a purpose-driven church for all people fulfilling the five-fold purposes of the church: (1) Worship, (2) Ministry, (3) Evangelism,
(4) Fellowship and (5) Discipleship. His uncompromising and bold teaching of God’s Word has changed and liberated the lives of people locally, nationally and internationally.
As one of Bishop Porter’s favorite scriptures is “for we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord (II Corinthians 4:5),” he earnestly seeks to build people of purpose, power, praise, prayer and excellence for the Kingdom of God. Bishop Porter delivers life-changing messages that transcend all barriers of race, gender, age and walks of life. His motto is that “you must be what you want others to become in every area of your life.”
From serving in the military in the United States and Europe to being a church administrator to teaching in the public school system, Bishop Porter is a man of outstanding character and integrity. He epitomizes holiness, excellence, and humility as a lifestyle. He is the recipient of numerous degrees, awards, certificates and accolades, including but not limited to Order of Long Leaf Pines and the keys to the city of Fayetteville. A world traveler, Bishop Porter has served as a missionary in Haiti, West Indies, Panama, South America, Key West, Florida, and the Gulf region; and he is a certified tour guide for the Holy Land. Currently, he is the President of Christ Bible College, CEO/Director of Christ Village Resort and Conference Center and The Christian Cultural Center, also in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Under Bishop Porter’s strategic financial leadership, he has led his multi-million dollar ministry and congregation into debt freedom.
One of the joys of Bishop Porter’s life is his wife and partner in ministry, Elder Nora Yarbrough Porter. He is the proud father of four successful adult sons, Carmartrus, Corvalandus (Renee), Jeremicus (Kimberly) and Jermaine (Angela), who have been released to fulfill their God-given destiny. He is also the grandfather of two grandsons, Justin and Chandler, and one granddaughter, Logann.
CATHEDRAL FACTS:
Bishop accepted Christ at the age of 11.
He preached his initial sermon, The one thing you must know, that is if you are ready or not, in 1971.
Bishop is a native of Fayetteville, NC.
Bishop's birthday is July 13th.
