Biography

Peter was born in Sweden, where he was raised by strongly missions-oriented parents. His grandparents were missionaries to China where his mother was born. From early childhood, Peter learned and desired to live by God’s will as revealed in the Word. He has lived in North America since his later teen years.

For the past 30 years, Peter Youngren has led evangelistic festivals throughout North America and in over 85 countries of the world. Some of the ministry outreaches under Peter Youngren’s oversight include: Miracle festivals & Leadership Training - In 1976, Peter Youngren founded World Impact Ministries, an organization that carries out missions work. Crowds of up to 600,000 have attended a single service during these gospel festivals conducted around the world. Since the early ‘90s, over 5,000,000 people have responded to the call for salvation. Over 235,000 pastors and leaders have attended Peter’s leadership seminars.

Publications - Peter is the editor of Celebrate, a quarterly magazine distributed across the globe. World Impact Ministries also produces a newsletter called Celebrate Jesus Int’l that is sent to leaders overseas.

Celebration Bible College - 2003 marked the 15th anniversary of the Bible school, known for equipping victorious believers into service for God. Peter is president and founder of CBC formerly known as World Impact Bible Institute, located in St. Catharines, ON.

Niagara Celebration Church - Peter Youngren is the founding pastor of Niagara Celebration Church formerly known as Word of Life. Since its inception in 1990, it has grown from a handful of committed believers to a congregation of over 1,900 worshippers each Sunday.

Toronto International Celebration Church - Founded in September 2000, TICC is rapidly growing and strengthening believers across the Greater Toronto area.

World Impact Ministries -Founded by Peter Youngren in 1976, World Impact Ministries reaches millions each year with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through festivals and conferences. Attendance ranges from 20,000 to over 600,000 people in a single meeting.