Michael and Judy Peterson,

who attended Elim Bible Institute in New York, have proven themselves to be dynamic leaders and mentors in the Body of Christ. Michael graduated from Elim and later acquired his bachelor in ministry degree from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary. He was senior pastor for 11 years in New Jersey and gained much maturity in ministry under both difficult and joyous circumstances. The church Michael and Judy Peterson pastored in New Jersey was transformed by revival with months of extended services. Many lives came to know the filling and blessing of the Holy Spirit's fullness. After 13 years of ministry in New Jersey, they understood that the Lord was directing them to yield the ministry to others and to pastor Maranatha Fellowship in Nappanee, Indiana.

They came to Maranatha Fellowship in August of 2002, and are seeing many transformed lives, healing, miracles, and a greater hunger in the fellowship. Their heart is for the nations and to see the Glory of God revealed in the earth. They are solid people with solid testimonies both in their personal and public lives. We are blessed to have them as our pastors, and many of us have experienced personal revival because of their love and sacrifice. They are visibly displaying the character of Jesus Christ before us.