About Dr. Porter
Dr. Tecoy Porter, Sr. is the lead Senior Pastor of the Genesis Church in Sacramento, CA, where he has served faithfully since 1999. He holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership degree from Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership, and a Master’s of Business Administration degree from California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Porter is also an Adjunct Professor at William Jessup University and Epic Bible College where he instructs in their business and leadership programs. A lifelong scholar, Dr. Porter, is continuing his studies in Public Leadership at The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Dr. Porter has amassed several recognitions from the United State Congress, California State Assembly, California State Senate, Sacramento’s City Council, and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings for his community leadership in Sacramento. As a leading practitioner in creating unity across cultures and faiths, Dr. Porter is sought after as a keynote speaker, consultant, and facilitator from a variety of city leaders and organizations. Recently, Dr. Porter was asked to serve as President of the National Action Network (NAN)’s Sacramento Chapter, a national civil rights group founded by Rev. Al Sharpton. In this position, Dr. Porter will address concerns about police policy in response to the tragic slaying of Stephon Clark, an unarmed African American male killed in the vicinity of Dr. Porter’s church.
Dr. Porter is a published author of multiple books and articles on leadership development. His most recent book, Faith To Innovate: 21st Century Tools & Strategies for Leadership Transformation has received rave reviews and endorsements from leaders across the nation and is considered a must-read for those seeking to increase their leadership effectiveness.
An accomplished choir director, producer, and songwriter, Dr. Porter, along with his brother Dr. Ellington Porter, has released four CD recordings featuring the award-winning Genesis Church Choirs under their independent label Markee~Wes Productions. The Porter Brothers & Genesis has shared the stage with many prominent gospel artists on major platforms including Hezekiah Walker (Choirfest), Donald Lawrence & CeCe Winans (How Sweet the Sound), Edwin Hawkins, Walter Hawkins (Hawkins Music & Arts Love Fellowship Conference), the Bobby Jones Show, Gospel Music Workshop of America and the Gospel Announcer's Guild to name a few.
In 2010, Dr. Porter became the Director of the MLK Celebration Choir - Sacramento’s largest gospel community choir made up of more than 100 voices representing churches of various denominations, cultures, and color throughout the Sacramento region. The MLK Choir has become the capital city's go-to gospel choir performing for major events as the Sacramento Kings' Faith & Family Nights, citywide celebrations, and regional conferences.
Dr. Porter's influence extends nationally as well. He is an ordained member of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter's House International Pastors Alliance. Dr. Porter also sits on the National Board of Directors for the Edwin & Walter Hawkins Music & Arts Love Fellowship Pastors where he serves as Overseer of the Ecclesiastical Council of Love Fellowship Pastors. Dr. Porter also serves as President for the Sacramento Valley Association of The Alliance of the Gospel Music Professionals of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.
Dr. Porter is blessed to share his life with his wife, Karlette Porter and his three children: sons Tecoy Jr., Kamarion, and daughter, Kara. You can learn more about Dr. Porter's leadership and music by visiting www.drtecoyporter.com, www.sacgenesis.org, www.porterbrothers.org.
Dr. Porter has amassed several recognitions from the United State Congress, California State Assembly, California State Senate, Sacramento’s City Council, and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings for his community leadership in Sacramento. As a leading practitioner in creating unity across cultures and faiths, Dr. Porter is sought after as a keynote speaker, consultant, and facilitator from a variety of city leaders and organizations. Recently, Dr. Porter was asked to serve as President of the National Action Network (NAN)’s Sacramento Chapter, a national civil rights group founded by Rev. Al Sharpton. In this position, Dr. Porter will address concerns about police policy in response to the tragic slaying of Stephon Clark, an unarmed African American male killed in the vicinity of Dr. Porter’s church.
Dr. Porter is a published author of multiple books and articles on leadership development. His most recent book, Faith To Innovate: 21st Century Tools & Strategies for Leadership Transformation has received rave reviews and endorsements from leaders across the nation and is considered a must-read for those seeking to increase their leadership effectiveness.
An accomplished choir director, producer, and songwriter, Dr. Porter, along with his brother Dr. Ellington Porter, has released four CD recordings featuring the award-winning Genesis Church Choirs under their independent label Markee~Wes Productions. The Porter Brothers & Genesis has shared the stage with many prominent gospel artists on major platforms including Hezekiah Walker (Choirfest), Donald Lawrence & CeCe Winans (How Sweet the Sound), Edwin Hawkins, Walter Hawkins (Hawkins Music & Arts Love Fellowship Conference), the Bobby Jones Show, Gospel Music Workshop of America and the Gospel Announcer's Guild to name a few.
In 2010, Dr. Porter became the Director of the MLK Celebration Choir - Sacramento’s largest gospel community choir made up of more than 100 voices representing churches of various denominations, cultures, and color throughout the Sacramento region. The MLK Choir has become the capital city's go-to gospel choir performing for major events as the Sacramento Kings' Faith & Family Nights, citywide celebrations, and regional conferences.
Dr. Porter's influence extends nationally as well. He is an ordained member of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Potter's House International Pastors Alliance. Dr. Porter also sits on the National Board of Directors for the Edwin & Walter Hawkins Music & Arts Love Fellowship Pastors where he serves as Overseer of the Ecclesiastical Council of Love Fellowship Pastors. Dr. Porter also serves as President for the Sacramento Valley Association of The Alliance of the Gospel Music Professionals of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.
Dr. Porter is blessed to share his life with his wife, Karlette Porter and his three children: sons Tecoy Jr., Kamarion, and daughter, Kara. You can learn more about Dr. Porter's leadership and music by visiting www.drtecoyporter.com, www.sacgenesis.org, www.porterbrothers.org.