Peter and Win Maiden were born in Carlisle, in the north of England, not far from Keswick and the Cumbrian Lake District.

They were raised in evangelical churches — Peter the Brethren and Win the Nazarene. Peter and Win met as teenagers and were married in 1971.

In the 1970’s Peter’s Bible teaching ministry and the Maiden family grew with the birth of Becky, Tim, and Dan.

Peter and Win joined OM in 1974, taking on the leadership of OM UK. In 1985, George Verwer invited Peter to join him as his Associate International Coordinator.

What interests outside of OM does Peter have?

Complementing his OM role, Peter serves as an elder in his local church, is Chairman of the Keswick Convention and a member of the Global Board of IBS-STL. Along with this he keeps busy with an intensive Bible teaching ministry throughout Britain and in many other countries of the world. Peter is a voracious reader. He used to be an avid long-distance runner until recent knee damage limited him. He now keeps active with visits to the gym and long cycle rides and he recently completed a sponsored bike ride from the southern tip of England (Lands End) to the northern tip of Scotland (John O'Groats) - a distance of almost 1,000 miles.

Win delights in their seven grandchildren and is known for her ministry of hospitality and service. She gravitates to Keswick and always enjoys a walk with Peter in the Borrowdale Valley, of course with a stop at their favourite coffee shop!