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
Manifestation Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
Manifestation Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 “7) But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8) For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9) to another faith
Introduction to the Manifestation Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Introduction to the Manifestation Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 “4) Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5) And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6) There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7) But to
ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY OR LEADERSHIP GIFTS: Ephesians 4:4-16
ADMINISTRATION, MINISTRY OR LEADERSHIP GIFTS: Ephesians 4:4-16 “11) And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12) for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;” Ephesians
MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS:
MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS: Romans 12:3-21 “3) For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4)
UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL GIFTS:
UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL GIFTS: (Rom 12:1-21; Eph 4:1-16 and I Cor. 12:1-14:40) No study of the Holy Spirit is complete without considering the subject of spiritual gifts. For the next several sections, I am going to include material from a spiritual leadership workshop I taught over two decades ago. Enjoy! INTRODUCTION:
The Key to Christian Liberty and Unity: Romans 14-16-20
The Key to Christian Liberty and Unity: Romans 14-16-20 “16) Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil; 17) for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18) For he
Christian Liberty 101: Romans 14-15
Christian Liberty 101: Romans 14-15 “1) Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. 2) One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only. 3) The one who eats
The Amazing World of Paradoxical Truth: Proverbs 26:4-5
The Amazing World of Paradoxical Truth: Proverbs 26:4-5 “4) Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him. 5) Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.” These two verses are confusing. So do
The Authority/Power Equation: Ephesians 1:18-23
The Authority/Power Equation: Ephesians 1:18-23 Let’s read again what Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:18-23; “18) I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the
Understanding Authority: Matthew 28:18
Understanding Authority: Matthew 28:18 Jesus began the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18 by saying; “… All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.” That means He is in charge! He is the highest authority. Everything and everyone ultimately has to answer to Him. His next two
An Enlightening Comparison: Revelation 12:10 and Revelation 13:2
An Enlightening Comparison: Revelation 12:10 and Revelation 13:2 One of the fringe benefits of doing word studies, is that you occasionally bump into profound comparisons. Such happened to me recently while studying the Greek words for “authority” and “power.” I came across two very similar verses that describe two very
So What is “Dunamis”? Acts 1:8
So What is “Dunamis”? Acts 1:8 “8) but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”” Acts 1:8 So what do we
