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
Divine Encounter
Divine Encounter: Luke 1:39-45 “39) Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40) and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41) When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was
Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception: Luke 1:35-38 “35) The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. 36) And behold, even your relative
Favored One
The Favored One: Luke 1:28-34 “28) And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29) But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. 30) The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary;
The Virgin
The Favored One: Luke 1:26-28 “26) Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27) to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28) And
A Baby
And So a Child Was Conceived: Luke 1:23-25 “23) When the days of his priestly service were ended, he went back home. 24) After these days Elizabeth his wife became pregnant, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying, 25) “This is the way the Lord has dealt
Priesthood of the Believer
Inside or outside? Luke 1:21-23 “21) The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22) But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making
Beyond Time
Beyond Time: Luke 1:21-23 “21) The people were waiting for Zacharias, and were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22) But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he kept making signs
Revival Series
Prayer Request: This morning we begin a three day revival and church renewal series at the Methodist Church in Maxwell, Iowa. We are praying and expecting great things from the Holy Spirit. Join us in prayer and attendance if you can. Sent from my iPhone
Gabriel
Gabriel Brings a Message: Luke 1:18-20 “18) Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.” 19) The angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God,
First Domino
The First Domino: Luke 1:11-17 “11) And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. 12) Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him. 13) But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for
Holy Place
Into the Holy Place: Luke 1:8-10 “8) Now it happened that while he was performing his priestly service before God in the appointed order of his division, 9) according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn
The Cast
Meet the Cast: Luke 1:5-7 “5) In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6) They were both righteous in the sight of God,
