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
Reaching a Matthew: Mark 2:14-17
Reaching a Matthew: Mark 2:14-17 “14) As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He *said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. 15) And it *happened that He was reclining at the table in his house,
Resurrection Sunday Message
(Preface: After preaching this message on Resurrection Sunday, I have had many requests for my notes. I give them here as my Daily Bible Commentary. Because of the short time frame given to share this message, I did not sight the many Bible passages undergirding this message; this is merely
Happy Resurrection Day: Matthew 28:5-7
Happy Resurrection Day: Matthew 28:5-7 “5) The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. 6) He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.
An Important Relationship: Mark 2:12-13
An Important Relationship: Mark 2:12-13 “12) And he got up and immediately picked up the pallet and went out in the sight of everyone, so that they were all amazed and were glorifying God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.” 13) And He went out again by the
Crucified with Christ: Galatians 2:20
Crucified with Christ: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up
Lessons From the Paralytic: Mark 2:3-12
Lessons From the Paralytic: Mark 2:3-12 “3) And they *came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men. 4) Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which
The Paralytic Healed: Mark 2:1-4
The Paralytic Healed: Mark 2:1-4 “1) When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home. 2) And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them.
People Flocked to Unpopulated Places: Mark 1:45
People Flocked to Unpopulated Places: Mark 1:45 “45) But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news around, to such an extent that Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but stayed out in unpopulated areas; and they were coming to Him from
Story of the Leper: Mark 1:40-45
Story of the Leper: Mark 1:40-45 “40) And a leper *came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41) Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and *said to him, “I
A Shocking Concession: Mark 1:36-39
A Shocking Concession: Mark 1:36-39 “36) Simon and his companions searched for Him; 37) they found Him, and *said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” 38) He *said to them, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is
The Prayer Life of Jesus: Mark 1:35
The Prayer Life of Jesus: Mark 1:35 “35) In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.” Mark 1:35 I am very intrigued by the prayer life of Jesus. Luke 5:16 says,
The Evening Crowd: Mark 1:32-34
The Evening Crowd: Mark 1:32-34 “32) When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. 33) And the whole city had gathered at the door. 34) And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and
