Peter Tsukahira is an Asian-American, now an Israeli citizen. The son of an American diplomat, Peter was born in the U.S. and raised in Japan. Peter became a believer in 1973 and attended Christ for the Nations Institute (Dallas, Texas). He completed a Bachelor’s degree in economics at Tufts University (Medford, Massachusetts) and enrolled in the American Christian Theological School (Anaheim, California) where he earned a Masters of Divinity degree.

Peter and his wife, Rita, a Messianic Jew, moved to Tokyo, Japan in 1982 where they led a growing international fellowship. Peter also worked in the Japanese computer industry. In 1987, they became immigrants and moved to Haifa, Israel. After the Gulf War in 1991, Peter was instrumental in establishing the congregation of Kehilat HaCarmel (Carmel Assembly) on Mount Carmel and became one of the pastors. He now directs the Or HaCarmel (light of the Carmel) Ministry Center and the Mount Carmel School of Ministry, a two-week intensive school and study tour focused on the prophetic significance of Israel.

Aside from his local ministry responsibilities, Peter writes books and teaches in various countries. Peter is ordained by World Challenge International Ministers’ Fellowship founded by David Wilkerson and serves on the Board of Directors of Church Growth International chaired by Dr. David Yonggi Cho.