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
Tribulation Period According to Mark
The Great Tribulation: Mark 13:14-23 ““14) But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15) The one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in
Mark 13:14
Abomination of Desolation: Mark 13:14 ““14) But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.” Mark 13:14 Jesus now talks about “the abomination of desolation.” Keep in mind, here
Persecution for the gospel
Special Grace and Anointing for the Suffering Church. Mark 13:9-13 ““9) But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them. 10) The
Intro
Jesus Introduces Coming Events: Mark 13:5-10 “5) And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. 6) Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many. 7) When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be
The Panoramic View
Panoramic View of the Coming Church Age: Mark 13 and Matthew 24-25 “3) As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew were questioning Him privately, “4) Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign
Magnificent Stones
Magnificent Stones: Mark 13:1-2 “1) As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples *said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2) And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another which
Terry Baxter Devotional – Unnamed
Story of the Poor Widow: Mark 12:41-44 “41) And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42) A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount
The Scribes
The Scribes Exposed: Mark 12:38-40 “38) In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, 39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, 40) who devour widows’ houses,
Evidence of Deity
Biblical Evidence of Deity: Mark 12:35-37 “35) And Jesus began to say, as He taught in the temple, “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? 36) David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My
God
The Biblical Definition of “God.” Mark 12:28-34 “28) One of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” 29) Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;
Answering the Sadducees
The Peril of Hypothetical Questions: Mark 12:18-27 “18) Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) *came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, “19) Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife and leaves no child, his brother should marry
Daily Commentary
Whose Image Do You Bear? Mark 12:13-17 “13) Then they *sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Him in order to trap Him in a statement. 14) They *came and *said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not
