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Chuck Baldwin
BORN: May 3, 1952, to Mr. & Mrs. Edwin J. Baldwin in La Porte, Indiana. Ed
Baldwin was a welder by trade and a converted alcoholic. His life story has
been played over the international radio program, "Unshackled." He was a lay
preacher in the jails and prisons of Northern Indiana for over 35 years.
FAMILY: Chuck is married to the former Miss Connie Kay Cole. Chuck and
Connie were married on June 2, 1973 after meeting in college. They have
three children. All three children and their families are active, dedicated
Christians. Their daughter, Sarah, is married to Allan Baker, a Structural
Engineer. They have three children, Emily, Jay and Amy. One son,
Christopher, is married to the former Miss Jana McCoy. They have three sons:
Charles, James, and Jeb. Chris owns his own plumbing construction business.
The youngest son, Timothy, is a former Florida Assistant State Attorney
(called District Attorney in some states) who now owns his own law firm. All
three children and their families reside in Pensacola.
CALL TO MINISTRY:As a young man, Chuck had decided to pursue a career in law
enforcement. His plan was to join the U.S. Marine Corps and afterward begin
working as a Deputy Sheriff in La Porte County, Indiana. The Sheriff at that
time was Cliff Arnold. (Arnold later became an Indiana State
Representative.) Mr. Arnold had told Chuck that following his tour in the
Marines, a position at the Sheriff's office was waiting for him. All that
changed in the summer of 1970 when Chuck answered the divine call to Gospel
minisitry. As a result, instead of joining the Marines, Chuck enrolled in
Bible College.
EDUCATION: After graduating from La Porte High School in 1971 Chuck attended
Midwestern Baptist College in Pontiac, Michigan, for two years. He then
married and moved to Lynchburg, Virginia. He enrolled in the Thomas Road
Bible Institute (now known as the Liberty Bible Institute at Liberty
University) and graduated with his Bible Diploma. He then earned his
Bachelor of Theology and Master of Theology degrees via external degree
programs from Christian Bible College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Chuck
received his first honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Christian Bible
College. He received his second honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from
Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. On this occasion Dr.
Baldwin brought the Commencement Address to a crowd of over 5,000.
FOUNDER-PASTOR CROSSROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. Dr. Baldwin and
his wife met with four others on June 22, 1975, for the first meeting of the
Crossroad Baptist Church. The church was organized in September of that
year. Six acres of prime property were purchased in 1978. In 1985 the church
was recognized by President Ronald Reagan for its unusual growth and
influence. The church has gone through five building programs and has just
move into its current 750-seat auditorium and office complex. The church
plans to next construct a gymnasium/youth center. Some of the choice
spiritual and political leaders of the nation have spoken in this pulpit
including Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Reform Party
Presidential Candidate Pat Buchanan, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy
Moore, Evangelist Pete Rice, U.S.S. Pueblo Intellegence Officer Lt.
Commander Steven Harris, Author Salem Kirban, Vietnam Veteran/Evangelist Tim
Lee, Author & Liberty University Professor Harold Willmington, Rep. Joe
Scarborough, Rep. Jeff Miller, Tortured For Christ Author Harlan Popov,
Evangelist Chuck Millhuff, Pastor Walt Hanford, Author/Evangelist Don Boys,
Author/Evangelist/ WW II Veteran Kenny McComas, Captain Eugene "Red"
McDaniel, Businessman Stanley Tam, Dr. Reed Bell, "Top Gun" Pilot/Gulf War
Veteran Commander Sandy Jones, Alabama Governor Fob James, Jr., Rev. Jesse
Lee Peterson, 2000 Constitution Party Presidential Candidate Howard
Phillips, Reform Party Vice Presidential Candidate Ezola Foster, D. James
Kennedy Associate Janet Folger, 2004 Constitution Party Presidential
Candidate Michael Peroutka, Former Pastor of the Indianapolis Baptist
Temple, Dr. Greg Dixon, Ambassador Alan Keyes, and others.
RADIO TALK SHOW HOST: Dr. Baldwin is the host of a lively, hard-hitting
radio talk show called, "Chuck Baldwin Live." This is a daily, one hour long
call-in show in which Dr. Baldwin addresses current event topics from a
conservative Christian point of view. This program, which has been on the
air for nearly seven years now, has been highly successful in helping to
elect conservatives to local, state and national offices. "Chuck Baldwin
Live" is regarded as perhaps the most influential voice in the Florida
Panhandle for conservative, Christian principles. Thousands of concerned
citizens are being informed and inspired to social and political activism as
a direct result of this radio talk show. Chuck's guest list reads like a
"Who's Who" from both the local and national scene. The program made its
national debut in early May 2001 on the Genesis Communications Network.
MORAL MAJORITY LEADER: From 1980-1984 Dr. Baldwin served as Pensacola
Chairman, and then State Chairman of the Florida Moral Majority. Through
these efforts many successful rallies and conferences were conducted. (One
rally drew nearly 2,000 people during a driving rain storm.) Pro-family
legislation was enacted, and Christians were educated as to moral-political
information and involvement. Also, thousands of new conservative voters were
generated.
AUTHOR: Chuck has authored two books. The first is entitled "Subjects Seldom
Spoken On" which contains eleven sermons not normally addressed. The second,
"This Is The Life," is a verse-by-verse exposition of the Epistles of John.
Numerous theological booklets have also been written by Dr. Baldwin,
including the popular, "Let's Look at Legalism." Through his radio program
Dr. Baldwin has edited and produced "The Freedom Documents." This volume
contains over fifty of the most important and influential documents of
American history. No where else that we know of can you find these great,
historic documents under one title. Chuck also writes daily editorials that
are sent to thousands of subscribers electronically. These editorial
opinions are carried by several newspapers, newsletters, and Internet web
sites around the country.
NEWSPAPER AND INTERNET COLUMNIST: Chuck Baldwin is a prolific
writer/columnist whose articles and political commentaries are carried by a
host of Internet sites, newspapers, and news magazines. His columns have
appeared in such national publications as Insight magazine. His articles are
featured regularly on Internet news sites such as World Net Daily, Covenant
News, News With Views, Alan Keyes' Renew America, Gulf1, Web Today and a
host of others. His columns also appear regularly in newspapers such as the
Greenville, South Carolina Times Examiner and The Independent Florida Sun.
MEDIA APPEARANCES: Chuck has appeared on virtually every local media outlet
in the Pensacola, Florida area including television, radio, and newspaper.
He has also appeared on national television networks, including CNN and
MSNBC. ABC television news once filmed his radio broadcast for a feature
story. He has appeared on prime time national news shows such as Scarborough
Country on MSNBC and Anderson Cooper on CNN. He has also appeared on the
German Radio Network, and the British Broadcasting Corporation's television
network. Chuck has also been featured in national magazines and newspapers
such as Esquire, The Miami Herald, and The Washington Times.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: On May 2, 2004, Constitution Party Presidential
Candidate Michael Peroutka asked Dr. Baldwin to join him as his Vice
Presidential running mate for the 2004 general election. The Constitution
Party officially selected Michael Peroutka as its Presidential candidate and
Dr. Chuck Baldwin as its Vice Presidential candidate at its national
convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania on June 25th and 26th, 2004.
DISTINCTIONS: Chuck Baldwin has preached in churches all over the United
States and overseas. He has spoken (Chuck's Speeches) at several notable
events including being the keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary of D-Day
celebration at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida.
Dr. Baldwin has been proclaimed an honorary member of both the Pensacola
City Council and the Women for Responsible Legislation. He has appeared
before the Tiger Bay Club as well as several civic organizations. He has
also been the guest of honor at a meeting of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans. He was also awarded the Bronze Medal of Patriotism by the Sons of
the American Revolution.
Twice, Dr. Baldwin was proclaimed "Minister Of The Day" in the Florida House
of Representatives. Recently, this distinction was awarded him by the
Florida State Senate. Also, Pastor Baldwin has had audiences with former
Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, Sr. and Governors Bob Martinez,
Fob James, Jr. and Jeb Bush. He has also been officially recognized by the
Escambia County Florida Sheriffs Department as an Honorary Deputy Sheriff.
Dr. Baldwin is a member of the Board of Directors for Gospel Radio Latin
America (G.R.L.A.) in Ft. Worth, Texas, and on the Board of Regional Vice
Presidents for Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida. He received
the "National Medal of Patriotism" award from the American Police Hall of
Fame and is a volunteer chaplain at the State Prison in Century, Florida. He
is also listed in "Who's Who of the Gulf Coast."
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