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
Looking At Romans 11 Through The Lens Of History and Prophecy.
Looking At Romans 11 Through The Lens Of History and Prophecy. “7) What then? What Israel is seeking, it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened; 8) just as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, Eyes to see
God Has A Faithful Remnant in Israel. Romans 11:1-6
God Has A Faithful Remnant in Israel. Romans 11:1-6 “1) I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2) God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew.
Prophetic Overview of Romans Eleven
Prophetic Overview of Romans Eleven “1) I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2) God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not
Surprising Results: Romans 10:16-21
Surprising Results: Romans 10:16-21 “16) However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17) So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. 18) But I say, surely they have never heard, have they? Indeed they have;
Beautiful Feet: Romans 10:15
Beautiful Feet: Romans 10:15 “15) How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”” Romans 10:15 There are few things more glorious than carrying the gospel to the lost. This is especially
The Gospel and the Early Church: Romans 10:14-15
The Gospel and the Early Church: Romans 10:14-15 “14) How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15) And How will they preach unless they are
The Biblical Basis Of Salvation: Romans 10:8-11
The Biblical Basis Of Salvation: Romans 10:8-11 “8) But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, 9) that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart
Law vs Faith Approach To God: Romans 10:5-8
Law vs Faith Approach To God: Romans 10:5-8 “5) For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law shall live by that righteousness. 6) But the righteousness based on faith speaks as follows: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’
The Trap of Legalism: Romans 10:5
The Trap of Legalism: Romans 10:5 “For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law shall live by that righteousness. Romans 10:5 We are going to take a very small bite this morning and discus one concept. Paul was again comparing justification by the
The Most Common Chorus in Hell: Romans 10:1-4
The Most Common Chorus in Hell: Romans 10:1-4 “1) Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. 2) For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. 3) For not knowing about God’s righteousness
When the Bible Challenges Your Theology: Romans 10:1
When the Bible Challenges Your Theology: Romans 10:1 “1) Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.” Romans 10:1 A number of years ago, I heard a noted pastor make the statement that there is no record of praying for the salvation of
The Folly of Works Based Religion. Romans 9:27-33
The Folly of Works Based Religion. Romans 9:27-33 “27) And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, “Though the number of the sons of Israel be like the sand of the sea, it is the remnant that will be saved; 28) for the Lord will execute His word on the earth, thoroughly
