Background
Porter, Emerson Leon was born on August 17, 1949 in Snyder, Texas, United States. Son of Leon and Jo Ann (Stevens) Porter.
Porter, Emerson Leon was born on August 17, 1949 in Snyder, Texas, United States. Son of Leon and Jo Ann (Stevens) Porter.
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1971. Master in Church Music, Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, 1974.
Music director, Samuel's Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth, 1971-1972; minister music, youth, 1st Baptist Church, Justin, Texas, 1972-1975; minister music, administration, 1st Baptist Church, Allen, Texas, since 1975.
Member community task force Allen (Texas) Indiana School District, 1990. Coach Allen Sports Association, 1990-1991. Fellow National Association Church Business Administrators, Southern Baptist Association Business Administrators.
Member Southern Baptist Church Music Conference (West representative 1989-1991), Singing Men of Texas North Center (treasurer since 1988), Allen Ministerial Alliance.
Married Cynthia Beth Gann, June 10, 1972. Children: Marcy, Holly.