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
Mutual Respect and Affirmation: Galatians 2:1-10
Mutual Respect and Affirmation: Galatians 2:1-10 “6) But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. 7) But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel
Battle For The Gospel: Galatians 2:1-5
Battle For The Gospel: Galatians 2:1-5 “1) Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2) It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles,
A Tragic Breech in the Early Church: Galatians 1:23-2:10
A Tragic Breech in the Early Church: Galatians 1:23-2:10 “22) And I was still unknown by sight to the churches of Judea which were in Christ; 23) but only, they kept hearing, “He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith which he once tried to destroy.” 24) And
Paul’s Amazing Mission: Galatians 1:18-2:10
Paul’s Amazing Mission: Galatians 1:18-2:10 “18) Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. 19) But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. 20) (Now in what I am writing to
Growth Takes Time: Galatians 1:13-24
Growth Takes Time: Galatians 1:13-24 “13) For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it; 14) and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being
The Story Begins: Galatians 1:11-12
The Story Begins: Galatians 1:11-12 “11) For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12) For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.” Galatians
More Important Than Life Itself: Galatians 1:10
More Important Than Life Itself: Galatians 1:10 “10) For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Paul now asks a simple
This Present Evil Age: Galatians 1:3-5
This Present Evil Age: Galatians 1:3-5 “3) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4) who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5) to
Paul Asserts His Apostleship: Galatians 1:1-2
Paul Asserts His Apostleship: Galatians 1:1-2 “1) Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2) and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:” Galatians 1:1-2
Introduction to the Book of Galatians:
Introduction to the Book of Galatians: “Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:” Galatians 1:1-2 Paul
Closing The Book: Colossians 4:18
Closing The Book: Colossians 4:18 “18) I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.” Colossians 4:18 Thus ends the amazing Epistle to the Colossians. Paul’s imprisonment resulted in many New Testament books being written. It reminds us that God causes all things
Discover The Multiplying Affect: Colossians 4:17
Discover The Multiplying Affect: Colossians 4:17 “17) Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”” Colossians 4:17 Virtually nothing is known about Archippus. He is mentioned here and also in Philemon 1:2. From the text in Philemon, it
