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Dr. Charles O. "Chuck" Baldwin
BORN: May 3, 1952, to Mr. & Mrs. Edwin J. Baldwin in
La Porte,
Indiana. Chuck's father, 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 ministry. 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 of Crossroad Baptist Church in
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,
Dorchester County (SC) Sheriff, Ray Nash, 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. ABC 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, Anderson Cooper on CNN, and Lou Dobbs, also on CNN. He has been feautured several times
on CSPAN. He has appeared on the GERMAN RADIO NETWORK, and the BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION'S television network.
Mr. Baldwin was also featured on POTUS '08, the political news station of XM RADIO. Chuck has also been featured in
national magazines and newspapers such as ESQUIRE, THE MIAMI HERALD, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, THE SALT LAKE CITY TRIBUNE,
THE LONDON TELEGRAPH, and THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE 2004: 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.
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE 2008: On April 26, 2008, state delegates of the Constitution Party elected Chuck Baldwin to
be their Presidential candidate during their national nominating convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Chuck won the nomination
with a percentage vote of 74% to 24% over Ambassador Alan Keyes. Chuck chose Memphis, Tennessee attorney Darrell Castle,
a former Marine Corps officer and Vietnam veteran, to be his Vice Presidential running mate.
During the campaign, Mr. Baldwin travelled more than 30,000 miles and visited more than 30 states to promote his
message of liberty and constitutional government. On Election Day, November 4, Chuck Baldwin and Darrell Castle received
more than 200,000 votes, which is a record for any Constitution Party Presidential/Vice Presidential ticket.
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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 Darrell L. Castle
Born, 1948, Kingsport, Tennessee.
Education
Darrell
has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science from East Tennessee State University.
In 1979 he graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University
of Memphis Law School.
Military Service
Darrell
is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He served from 1970-1974.
His service as a 2nd Lieutenant in Viet Nam followed a family
military tradition; his oldest brother served in the Army during World
War II, another brother served as a Marine in the Korean War.
Darrell left the Marine Corp a very different person than he was when
he went in. It was a life changing event and his experience during
those years has contributed to his strong belief that war should not
be entered into capriciously, and, that the decision to go to war must
be made according to constitutional provisions. Darrell firmly
believes we must uphold Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution,
which makes it clear that only Congress can declare war that those powers
are not granted to the president.
Political
Since 2005, Darrell has served on the
Board of the Conservative Caucus. He served as Chairman of the
National Veterans Coalition
(www.nvets.org), an outreach of the national Constitution
Party, in 2007. Darrell served two terms as Constitution Party of Tennessee
State Chairman, is serving his third term as Vice Chairman of the National
Committee and has served two terms as Platform Chairman at the National
Convention. Darrell has taught the Institute on the Constitution
course and written articles and commentaries addressing national issues
and analysis of current events. He was the 2008 Constitution Party
candidate for Vice President of the United States and has spoken around
the country on such subjects as the economy, the Federal Reserve, the
bailout, foreign policy, defense, etc.
Professional
Darrell is an attorney in private practice
with firms in Memphis, TN, and Kansas City, MO. The Castle Law
Firms specialize in Bankruptcy and Personal Injury.
Ministry
Darrell has served the local church
as deacon and deacon chairman. In 1998, he and wife Joan founded Mia’s
Children Foundation, Inc. (www.miaschildren.org), a Christian mission in Bucharest, Romania
which ministers to homeless gypsy children.
Family
Darrell and Joan have been married
for 31 years and live in Germantown, TN. Their daughter Joanna
and her husband Michael Miller serve with the Navigators Ministry in
New York.
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