Terry was born and raised in Cambridge, Minnesota. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a degree in evangelism. He also attended Whitewater State University in Wisconsin and St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he received additional undergraduate credits in general liberal arts.
Terry married his wife, Debby, in 1979, and they were blessed with 9 children and now a rapidly growing number of grandchildren (24 and counting).
Terry is ordained under the Evangelical Free Church of America. He has pastored five churches and has spoken in hundreds of churches, camps, conferences, and evangelistic events nationally and internationally. He served for 18 years with International Messengers in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Back in 2010, Terry became co-founder of GoServ Global, which launched shortly after the earthquake in Haiti. He served for four years as the “start-up” Executive Director until the ministry could recruit full-time administrative staff. He currently serves on the Executive Board of GoServ Global and is the primary GoServ Global Visionary and Motivator. He and his wife, Debby, are full-time faith missionaries under the same organization. Terry is one of the public faces and promoters for GoServ Global.
He now focuses most of his attention on writing, speaking at numerous events, and teaching Freedom Quest Workshops both nationally and internationally. The workshops are a culmination of 35 years of equipping pastors and missionaries for spiritual warfare and helping believers to come to lasting freedom in Christ.
On the lighter side, Terry is an avid hunter, water sports enthusiast, outdoorsman, woodworker, sawyer, and pilot. He is just a common Terry with an uncommon love for Jesus.
What is the freedom quest?
Ever wonder what spiritual warfare is about? Does it affect you or the people you know? Freedom Quest Workshops are solid biblical seminars on Spiritual Warfare taught worldwide by Terry Baxter over the past thirty-five years. They are designed to equip Pastors, Missionaries, and Christian workers for practical intervention on behalf of tormented people while helping Christians break the grip of sinful bondage in their lives. It is a great format for both counseling and discipleship.
Freedom Quest Workshops can be hosted live by churches or camps in the United States. The schedule is usually three hours the opening evening and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM the next day. These are often Friday night and all-day Saturday events. Bible Camps may offer full weekend events that are more in-depth.
The traditional Freedom Quest Workshop costs $50 and includes all materials and attendance for each individual. We provide templates for host groups to use for advertising and ask them to provide refreshments during the event and two meals on the final day.
We encourage US workshop alumni to join our support network through GoServ Global to help sponsor Freedom Quest Workshops internationally for pastors and Christian workers in 3rd world countries. An offering box is available for those who feel prompted to help.
Please text or email Terry Baxter if you are interested in hosting a Freedom Quest event. Interested in learning more? Reach out to us at office@goservglobal.org.
Purchase a workbook
Interested in your own copy of the Freedom Quest Workbook? Written by Terry Baxter, this workbook is a guide for the Freedom Quest Workshops as well as a great standalone tool to use for knowledge and reference. Book with shipping costs $25.00 plus tax. All proceeds go towards the Freedom Quest ministry.
Latest Terry Baxter Commentary
Physical Temptations
Satans First Temptation: Luke 4:1-4 “1) Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2) for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry.
Extended Fasting
An Extended Fast: Luke 4:1-2 “1) Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2) for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry.”
The Birth Record of Jesus
The Genealogy of Jesus: Luke 3:23-38 “When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of
Triunity of God
The Significance of the Baptism of Jesus: Luke 3:21-22 “21) Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, 22) and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven,
Plumb Line of Righteousness
The Final Mission of John the Baptist: Luke 3:18-20 “18) So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19) But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had done, 20)
The Baptizing ministry of Jesus
The Coming Baptizing Ministry of Jesus Christ: Luke 3:15-17 “15) Now while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ, 16) John answered and said to them all, “As for me, I baptize you
Getting to the Roots
Getting to the Root of the Matter: Luke 3:9-14 “9) Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” 10) And the crowds were questioning him, saying, “Then what shall
The Serpents Bite
The Serpents Bite: Luke 3:7-9 “7) So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8) Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say
John the Maverick
God Purpose through John the Maverick: Luke 3:2-6 “2) the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness. 3) And he came into all the district around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of
The Historical Anchor
The Historical Anchor: Luke 3:1-2 “1) Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, 2)
Increasing In Wisdom, Stature, and Favor
Increasing In Wisdom, Stature and Favor: Luke 2:52 “52) And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 This is an intriguing verse. It summarizes the growth and progress of Jesus from age twelve up to the beginning of the public ministry
Jesus at age twelve
A Glimpse of Jesus at Age Twelve: Luke 2:41-52 “41) Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42) And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; 43) and as they were returning, after spending the
