Background
Baker, Jo Benny was born on September 18, 1948 in Corinth, Mississippi, United States. Son of Irvin Larvis and Mary Jewel (Wilson) Baker.
Baker, Jo Benny was born on September 18, 1948 in Corinth, Mississippi, United States. Son of Irvin Larvis and Mary Jewel (Wilson) Baker.
Bachelor, Lubbock Christian College, 1974. Master of Arts, Pepperdine University, 1979. Postgraduate, Abilene Christian U.-Dallas, 1982.
Minister youth Church Christ, Swartz Creek, Michigan, 1974—1975. Assistant to president Michigan Christian College, Rockester, 1975. Minister youth Central Church Christ, Tulia, Texas, 1975—1977, Bayshore Church Christ, Seabrook, 1977—1978, Meadowbrook Church Christ, Jackson, Mississippi, 1978—1980, Saturn Road Church Christ, Garland, Texas, 1980—1983.
Vice president His Enterprises, 1979—1980. Minister Utica Church Christ, New York, 1983—1988, Alberta Church Christ, Tuscaloosa, 1988—1990, 4th Bedford Church Christ, Dimmitt, Texas, 1990—1993, Daugherty St. Church Christ, Eastland, since 1993. Host radio program Life Source, 1983—1988.
Teacher Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, 1990—1993. Served with United States Navy, 1968-1971.
Chairman Utica Youth Committee, 1984—1988. Chaplain Volunteer Fire Department, Dimmitt, 1990—1993. Chairman Garland Mayor's Citizen's Youth Committee, 1982.
Member of West Alabama Soccer Association (officer 1989).
Married Donna Lee Wood, December 21, 1974. Children: Andrew, Jonathan, Cathy, Tiffany.