Pastor
In 1946, Larry Baker was born in the small town of Hornell, New York to conservative Baptist parents. He was raised in this Christian home until 1964, when he graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he attended Utica College of Syracuse, NY University, and afterwards attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he graduated with a degree in Accounting – Bachelor of Business Administration.
While at USM, he met his wife, Diana Lynn Jackson Baker. They have three married daughters, one son (deceased), and eight grandchildren.
While working as an auditor and systems accountant from 1971-73, Larry felt the call of God to full time ministry. He resigned his position in civil service and attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary from 1973-76, receiving a Master of Divinity Degree. After being self-employed from 1976-78, he and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1980, he and his wife began Word of Faith Church, now Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship.
