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Brian Baker

Vice President - Word of Life Bible Institute

The Lord used his time at the Word of Life Bible Institute to call Brian into the ministry. For 17 years he was a missionary with Word of Life Youth Ministries in North Carolina. The next 7 years were spent leading the Northeast region for Word of Life and then in December, 2021 Brian accepted the role as Vice President over the NY Bible Institute and Camps. He is passionate about helping young people develop a biblical foundation to build the rest of their life on. Brian loves preaching, teaching and building into current and future leaders. Brian is married to the love of his life Lynn, and together they have 3 incredible children.

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The Bridge: May 1, 2026

A Note from Brian Baker It is hard to believe that we are in the final month of the academic portion of the school year. I hope your student is already anticipating an amazing summer of ministry. It has been a blessing to watch our students grow this year, and I know you must be a proud parent. I have been memorizing Philippians 2 this year, and I think these verses describe our students so well: “Do all things without grumbling or... ➜ READ MORE

The Bridge: April 3, 2026

A Note from Brian Baker Good Friday. What could be so good about a day where we recognize the death of someone? It is good because, on that most infamous day in history, Jesus died to pay for your sins and mine. It is good because He was carrying out the plan of His Father. It is good because He declared His work finished on the cross. Ultimately, it is good because while He died on Friday, Sunday is coming. The faculty and staff at Word of Life Bible Ins... ➜ READ MORE

The Bridge: March 6, 2026

A Note from Brian Baker I am sure you are excited to welcome your student home for Spring Break. What a great season it has been. I have been continually amazed by the spirit in which our student body served during this winter camp season. Their enthusiasm and love for the Lord shone brightly every weekend. On top of that, their hard work in the classroom has been a wonderful testimony to God’s work in their lives. Please enjoy your time with them. They will pro... ➜ READ MORE

The Bridge: February 6, 2026

A Note from Brian Baker As we head into our third weekend of winter camp in Florida and New York, let me tell you that our students (your kids) are awesome. You all should be proud parents. Each weekend, hundreds of teenagers invade our campuses, and our student body ministers to them so well. Please pray for continued strength and health during this busy season. In my experience, this is the season when our students experience the most personal spiritual growth. Pray that thei... ➜ READ MORE

The Bridge: January 2, 2026

A Note from Brian Baker Happy New Year! It is my prayer that you had a wonderful time with your student over Christmas break. It has been very quiet on both of our campuses, and we are excited to welcome students back soon. My prayer for each student is that they return with hearts ready to learn and grow together. From now until Spring Break is one of my favorite times of the year as we enter our winter camp season here at Word of Life. Your studen... ➜ READ MORE

The Bridge: December 5, 2025

A Note from Brian Baker Christmas break is just around the corner. Your students have been on a long journey through their first semester with very little time off, and they are looking forward to going home. As you prepare to welcome them back, here are a few things to keep in mind. First, they will need rest. While we don’t want them to be idle, they will likely need some extra downtime, so consider that as you plan their break. Next, take time to clearly communicate your e... ➜ READ MORE