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“ For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
“OUR BROTHER WILL BE MISSED, BUT THE LEGACY OF HIS WORK FOR OM AND THE GREATER MISSION TO REACH THE NATIONS—AS WELL AS HIS KINDNESS AND FRIENDSHIP— WON’T BE FORGOTTEN.” - LAWRENCE TONG, OM INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF PETER MAIDEN On 14 July 2020, our friend and 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 OM and the wider missions world.
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s 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 Jesus Christ. Under his leadership and guidance, new ministries developed as part of OM’s
growing holistic approach to mission, and leadership expanded, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia. 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 which 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 its Bible School, and as Chairmen of Trustees of the Keswick Convention. He also wrote a number of books, including Discipleship Matters and, his most recent, Radical Gratitude, which released this summer.
MDT GOES LIVE! Even in the midst of a global pandemic, essential training and discipleship continues! Last month, participants from across the world logged in online to join a virtual Missions Discipleship Training hosted from the UK. The three-month intensive training will nurture and equip participants to confidently share their faith across cultures, and find their place in God’s plan for His world. Do you know someone who is considering their next steps? Could MDT be for them? Visit: uk.om.org/MDT
Peter passed international leadership of OM to Singaporean Lawrence Tong in 2013, after which he retired to Kendal, England, to be with family, as well as continue his ministry of teaching, preaching, writing and mentoring younger men.
In Peter’s honour, a memorial fund has been created. If you would like to send a gift please visit uk.om.org/peter
“ Equipped, resourced and ready to begin my journey into mission.”
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