Resume Of Dr. Kevin Baird

August 28, 2025 Kevin Baird

PROFILE

Kevin Baird (age 65) had a born-again experience at the age of 18, received the call to ministry several months later, and began his training pursuit to fulfill God’s purpose. Providentially, opportunities to speak were offered and from an early age (19) he has been a featured speaker at ministry conferences, college campuses, revival services, religious liberty gatherings, scores of global conferences and cultural engagement events. He became a Lead Pastor at the age of 24 and has served in various ministry and nonprofit organization capacities which have included: Minister of Education, Academic Dean, College Professor, Master’s Commission Director, and director of three state ministerial networks of pastors and churches.

He has been married to his college sweetheart, Tracie, for 43 years and has 3 children: Clayton, who is the Lead Pastor at Legacy House, Ponte Vedra, FL.; Tyler, an accountant at Celebration Church, Jacksonville, FL.; and Kalyn, the Executive Director of Projects at Church for the One (formerly Highland Park Nazarene), Lakeland, FL.

 

PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

President of Legacy Christian Ministries / True Disciples Network / Baird and Baird Podcast (September 2003 to present)

  • LCM is a ministry resource center for churches across the nation which assists the growth of both church and pastor for maximum Kingdom effectiveness.
  • Legacy Media has broadcasted 30–60-minute syndicated radio programs and Podcasts across the state of South Carolina, Florida, and the nation focusing primarily on inspiring, educating, and activating Christian people, pastors, and leaders to the cultural challenges of our day.
  • This includes a blog commentary site viewed by thousands at drkevinbaird.com.

 

Director of Pastoral Ministries, Florida Family Voice, Orlando, FL, November 2019-October 2025.

  • Director of the Church Ambassador Network representing hundreds of churches and pastors across the state of Florida. The network has over 3,000 contacts.
  • Director of the flagship program, The Florida Capitol Project, which includes the REACH program, that has connected hundreds of pastors to hundreds of elected civic leaders in state government for prayer, biblical partnership, and public policy influence.

Pastor / Founder, Legacy Church, Charleston, SC, September 2002 – December 2018 Founder and Senior Pastor.

  • This was an intentional church plant to reach the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
  • Hosted the local talk radio show, TRUE DISCIPLES, which focused on cultural analysis from a biblical worldview perspective. The show reached the metropolitan region of Charleston, SC for over 10 years.
  • Created Legacy Christian Institute and accompanying curriculum for college level studies in cultural engagement and theological training.

Pastor, James Island Christian Church, Charleston, SC – 1997 – 2002

  • Senior Pastor of a non-denominational church that grew from 150 to 1000 over a five-year period. This also included oversight and training of large church staff and associated Christian School (K-12) / K-4 Preparatory School. (7 full-time Pastors; 3 School Administrators; 10 Support Staff; 25+ Classroom Teachers)
  • Budget increased from $500,000 to $3,500,000. ($850,000 to $6,100,000 in 2024 monetary comparison.)
  • Oversight to 3 building projects: 1000 seat Sanctuary, Family Life Center/Field House, School and Church Offices.

Executive Pastor (Minister of Education), Evangel Cathedral, Spartanburg, SC – 1989 – 1997

Oversight of total education program of 3,000-member non-denomination Church. This included:

  • Pastoral Teaching Team and primary speaker in lieu of Lead Pastor.
  • All New Member, Discipleship, and Leadership Training.
  • Founded a fully recognized Bible College with all state exemptions and accreditation for the granting of diplomas. This school was eventually acquired by Christian Life School of Theology -then- Beacon University, Columbus, GA (regionally accredited through the doctoral level).
  • Founded Evangel Theological Seminary which was acquired by Beacon University. (See above)
  • Director / Founder of Master’s Commission (A ministry training school of young adults between the ages of 18-25)
  • Administrating, facilitating and teaching in the Bible College/Graduate School and 8 extension campuses (600+ students in the college system).
  • Authored 31 College Course Curricula.
  • Associate to Bishop Houston Miles, Evangel Fellowship International in resourcing, supporting, and assigning pastors. EFI had over 600 churches at the time.

Pastor, Churches of the Nazarene, Oakland, CA and Canton, OH – 1985-1989

  • Senior Pastor, normal pastoral responsibilities which included small staff.
  • Served in various denominational capacities as requested.

 

Pastor, Community Church Circuit, Mooresville and Ludlow, MO – 1983-1984

 

ANCILARY MINISTRY HISTORY

Advisory Board member of the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative, Florida (August 2024 to present)

 

Teaching Team Pastor and Elder, Legacy House, Ponte Vedra, FL. (September 2023 to Present)

  • Working with my son (Lead Pastor) in the ongoing ministry of this local church.

Founder and Executive Director of the South Carolina Pastors Alliance (June 2011 to September 2018)

  • A 500+ network of ministers across denominational lines that were seeking to use their influence in public policy discussions, elections and cultural challenges.
  • This would include participation in public debates, discussions concerning public policy, and offering evangelical Christian analysis on all aspects of culture and public policy. (Guest commentator on FOX AND FRIENDS, Various Television News Networks, and Syndicated Radio Talk Shows)
  • Wrote numerous Op-ed articles for local and national news outlets.
  • Participated and solicited pastors for Pulpit Freedom Sunday (ADF sponsored).
  • Key pastor designation for Family Research Council and Alliance Defending Freedom.
  • Lead Pastor in organizing events, vigils, and engagement at Charleston Women’s Clinic (Largest abortion site in SC). Considered Protestant clergy/church leader.

 Field Director, Indiana Pastors Alliance (August 2015 to August 2016)

  • Weekly travel from Charleston, SC to Crown Point, IN to assist the IPA Director in organizing, educating, and engaging pastors in the civic arena in Indiana.
  • Worked with The Indiana Family Institute (member FPA).
  • Provided leadership in numerous civic concerns concerning religious liberty and 1st Amendment freedoms.
  • Op-ed writer and debate participant with the influential, The Indianapolis Star, on SOGI legislation in 2015-16.

Founder of the Legacy Christian Institute, formerly The Bonhoeffer Institute (August 2015 to present),

  • A weekend seminar / educational experience for pastors and grass roots leaders or activists in understanding Biblical worldview and cultural engagement.
  • LCI is also a biblical worldview “think tank” offering public policy positions from a biblical worldview perspective as well as advancing and advocating for Christian values in the civic arena.

Author, I’m STUCK and I Can’t Get Out: Learning What It Takes to Move Forward, Certa Publishing, Orlando, FL, 2019. (Multiple printings)

Professor / Instructor at the following Universities or post-secondary training organizations:

  • Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, KS, Teaching Assistant 1982-83.
  • Evangel Bible College, Spartanburg SC, Academic Dean / Professor, 1989-1997.
  • Evangel Theological Seminary, Spartanburg, SC, Academic Dean / Professor, 1994-1997.
  • Christian Life School of Theology (Beacon University), Columbus, GA, Professor, 1995 to present.
  • Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, Adjunct Professor / Jacksonville campus, 2018 to present.

EDUCATION

  • Evangel Theological Seminary, Spartanburg / Greenville, SC., 1996 – Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), History of Christian Thought. (Project Dissertation: John Wesley’s Perspective of Evangelism, Expansion, and Leadership with regard to an 18th Century Renewal Movement)
  • The Pacific School of Religion (The Graduate Theological Union), Berkeley, CA., 1988-1989 – Audit Doctoral Classes.
  • Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO., 1985 – Master of Divinity (M.Div.), History of Christian Thought. 93 semester hours / 3-hour comprehensive oral examination on total college/graduate school transcript in lieu of thesis.
  • Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, KS., 1982 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Philosophy.

ORDINATION / MINISTERIAL FELLOWSHIPS

1979-1985, Ministers License, Church of the Nazarene

1986-1989, Church of the Nazarene

1989-2005, Evangel Fellowship International / Assistant to the Bishop

2005-2018, Network of Related Pastors / Apostolic Council Member (Transfer)