On 14 July 2020, our dear brother in Christ Peter Maiden met his Saviour face to face. With his passion for exegetical preaching and his shepherd’s heart, Peter leaves a legacy of sharing God’s truth with love and compassion that will live on within world missions.
As the International Director of OM from 2003 to 2013, Peter emphasised the spirituality of OM team members and the importance of God’s word permeating the entire life of Jesus followers. While leading a life of total surrender to Jesus, in both his public and personal life, he demonstrated a quiet steadiness coupled with a visionary passion for seeing the lives of people around the world changed by Christ. Under his leadership and guidance, new ministries developed as part of OM’s growing holistic approach to mission.
Born in April 1948, Peter hailed from Carlisle, England, where he met his wife, Win. He joined the OM movement in 1974 as the ministry leader in the UK. After this he served alongside founder George Verwer as the Associate International Director before stepping into the role of International Director. In addition to his ministry with OM, Peter also served as an elder in his local church, on the Board of Trustees for Capernwray Hall, and as Chairmen of Trustees of the Keswick Convention. He also wrote a number of on books, including Building the Rock, Discipleship Matters and, his most recent, Radical Gratitude, which will be released this year.
