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
The Pathway to Kingdom Living: Colossians 1:9-13
The Pathway to Kingdom Living: Colossians 1:9-13 “9) For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10) so that
The Praying Disciple: Colossians 1:7-8
The Praying Disciple: Colossians 1:7-8 “7) just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, 8) and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit.” Colossians 1:7-8 There is not a lot know about Epaphras. He
Fruit Bearing: Colossians 1:6
Fruit Bearing: Colossians 1:6 “ … the gospel, 6) which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the grace of God
Taking The Test: Colossians 1:3-5
Taking The Test: Colossians 1:3-5 “3) We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4) since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5) because of the hope laid up for
Introduction to the Book of Colossians: Colossians 1:1-2
Introduction to the Book of Colossians: Colossians 1:1-2 “1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2)To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” Colossians 1:1-2 We now start
Reach for the Abundant Life: John 10:10
Reach for the Abundant Life: John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 Some people spend their entire life dying. They have a terrible attitude, negative outlook and pessimistic view of everything. They
Amazing Benefits of Fasting: Isaiah 58:6-9
Amazing Benefits of Fasting: Isaiah 58:6-9 “6) Is this not the fast which I choose, To loosen the bonds of wickedness, To undo the bands of the yoke, And to let the oppressed go free And break every yoke? 7) Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
The Gospel in Prophecy: Isaiah 53
The Gospel in Prophecy: Isaiah 53 “3) He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4) Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows
Isaiah Foretells The Coming of Jesus: Isaiah 42:1-4
Isaiah Foretells The Coming of Jesus: Isaiah 42:1-4 ““1) Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. 2) He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make
The Secret to Personal Renewal: Isaiah 40
The Secret to Personal Renewal: Isaiah 40 ““1) Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God. 2) “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.””
Welcome To The Highway of Holiness: Isaiah 35:8-10
Welcome To The Highway of Holiness: Isaiah 35:8-10 “8) A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it. 9)
Conclusion to the Book of Romans: Romans 16:25-27
Conclusion to the Book of Romans: Romans 16:25-27 “25) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, 25) but now is manifested, and
