Chuck was born on 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
