At the age of 15, Baker started a life of drugs and crime. At the age of 17, he was arrested and charged with felony drug distribution. At the age of 18, he came to faith in Jesus Christ and has never looked back. Baker has been a pastor for 20 years both in North Carolina and Virginia.
While pastoring in Culpeper VA, Baker ministered at the Coffeewood Prison. After 40 years in ministry, God has called Baker to preach the good news and make disciples in the Rockingham–Harrisonburg regional jail full time.