Virgil V. Porter Jr.

Dr. Virgil V. Porter Jr. serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Bible Department at Central Baptist College, where he has taught since 2006 after graduating from the institution in 1977. His academic career is deeply intertwined with over 50 years of Christian ministry, including pastoring six churches across Arkansas and Texas, interim pastoral roles, and mission trips to Australia and Ghana.

His educational background includes:

• Degree from Central Baptist College (1977)
• Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary

Dr. Porter's scholarly work focuses on Biblical Studies with specialized expertise in New Testament exegesis, particularly the theological connections between the Sermon on the Mount and the Epistle of James. His research explores Christian ethics, biblical interpretation methodologies, and practical applications of early Christian writings for contemporary ministry contexts.

His seminal publication 'The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 1 and 2' (Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005) established foundational analysis of ethical parallels between these biblical texts, reflecting his dual commitment to academic rigor and pastoral application.

Dr. Porter's contributions have been recognized through:

• CBC Horizon Academic Excellence Award (2008)
• CBC Outstanding Faculty Award (2016)

He actively contributes to institutional governance through the CBC Chapel Planning Committee and Judicial Affairs Committee, while maintaining leadership roles in the Baptist Missionary Association at local, state, and national levels. Though extensively involved in curriculum development through Baptist Publishing House and DiscipleGuide, specific student advising details and research grants are not documented in available materials.