Born in Albany NY, Evangelist Tonya Baldwin is the eldest of five children born to Trustee Herman Thomas Sr. and Sister Lillia Mae (Jodi) Thomas. At an early age there was something very unique and special about her.

Being born and raised in a sanctified Apostolic home she learned about God from birth. Little did she know that her Apostolic heritage was the seed that would sprout into a relationship and ministry that would take her to a place in God she never dreamed of. While receiving her Apostolic biblical training in all aspects of the church and being baptized in Jesus name she worked faithfully around the church.

She received her education in the Albany public schools where at the age of 10 she was tested and placed in the academically talented curriculum for gifted children where she remained until completion of her public education. She received numerous awards for Science and English during her school years. She studied french for 9 years. Excelling at her studies, she began to get involved in many extra curriculum activites that demonstrated her many talents as she was promoted from grade to grade.

Tonya's natural leadership qualities began to emerge and she discovered that she had a keen business sense. She became a member of the Junior Achievement program and learned how to form and run her own company. She received countless awards with the Junior Achievement program. During high school she took an interest in politics' and was a very active member of the student government. In her senior year she was elected the President of the student government which worked with the schools administration to better assist with the education of the 3000 high school students at the school.

She was active in sports and earned her varsity letter for track and field. She also played basketball, and field hockey. A member of the high school choir she was the lead Alto. She took voice and competed in solo voice competitions throughout New York State where she was graded and received top grades of A+ for her singing. She was a active member on the board of the New York State Secondary School Student Organization (NYSSSSO), that represented the 1.8 million high school students in the state of New York. The Black Women's Association of Albany recognized her for her outstanding academic's and extra curriculum participation. They awarded her one of the many academic scholarships she received at her graduation.

Evang. Baldwin chose to attend Allegheny College in PA to receive her college education. Tonya couldn't wait to get out from under Mom's roof. Having been raised in a sanctified home she wanted to expand her wings, and do her do. But God had a different plan for her. Home for spring break in 1982, she attended a revival meeting where she met God herself and received the gift of the tongue talking Holy Ghost.

Back at school she continued with her studies, and was elected to go and speak to the Congress of the United States on post secondary education for minorities. Upon completion of her studies she received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a emphasis in African American studies and a Bachelors of Science degree in Business. Her life long dream was to be a corporate lawyer. She was accepted into Harvard's Law School, and was about to accept her admission to the law school when the Holy Ghost spoke to her and told her not to be a lawyer. Obeying the voice of God she declined her acceptance to attend Harvard.

She moved to Detroit, MI where Gods plan for her life was already in motion. During her church convention in 1986 she met her future husband District Elder Jerry Baldwin Jr. of Kenosha, WI. They began to court and in November of 1987 they were married. Tonya is the proud mother of 6 children, Joriese, Jeriman, Jerron, Jourdan, Jacquelyn and Jason (deceased).

Running from the call of ministry for years, Tonya could no longer deny hearing the voice of God. Acknowledging the call she accepted what God had for her to do. She has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for 12 years. She is a license minister of the PCAF. She has served as the Wisconsin State Council of the PCAF secretary, and the assistant Wisconsin State Youth President. She is co-founder of the Wisconsin State Mass choir of the PCAF. She serves on the program committee for the Pastors Wifes auxiliary of the PCAF. She is the treasurer of the Children of the Priesthood auxiliary of the PCAF, and a former member of the National Youth Conference planning board of the PCAF. Evang. Baldwin is a teacher of Church history and the book of Acts. She is a assistant teacher of Homiletics for the Midwest Apostolic Bible College. She teaches and trains beginning ministers in Homiletics at her home church. Evang. Baldwin is a Sunday School teacher, praise leader and a worshiper

In 2001, her husband became Pastor of the Bethlehem Temple Church of Kenosha, which elevated Tonya to the position of 1st Lady.

In December 2005 she received her Masters degree in English.

God has anointed her to work the altar, not only praying with souls to receive the Holy Ghost, and to be delievered, but also with the anointed gift of healing. Many individuals from across the country have been healed physically and spiritually. Tonya takes no credit for herself. She says, it's all about Jesus Christ and him crucified. Evang. Baldwin has traveled across the United States preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. She has been invited to Africa / Ethiopia to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. She can often be heard saying "SWEET JESUS" and "I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES AND HIS PRAISE'S SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH." She is a wife, mother, friend, 1st Lady, saint, teacher and evangelist. And to all of this, she says, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

To eveyone she comes in contact with she likes to leave this message "REMEMBER GOD!"