Michael W. Treneer
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Michael W. Treneer is the current international president of The Navigators
. His appointment as President was announced on August 26, 2004. On January 1, 2005, he succeeded Dr. Jerry White
who previously served as President for 18 years.
. After graduating from university as a chemical engineer, Mike continued his involvement in Navigator student work.
He and his wife Chris joined the staff of the Navigators in 1971. They led student, community and local church based ministries in Southampton and London in the United Kingdom.
From the mid seventies Mike led the team which pioneered the Navigator ministry in Nigeria
. Then in 1981, Mike was appointed as the Navigator director for Africa
. For sixteen years Mike and Chris lived in Nairobi
, Kenya
with their three children. Mike traveled extensively throughout Africa developing African leaders, teaching the Bible, shepherding missionaries and coaching the pioneering of Navigator ministries in 20 countries. During their years in Nairobi, Mike and Chris were also deeply involved in the life of Nairobi Baptist Church where Mike was an elder and chairman of the preaching team.
In June 1998, Mike passed the leadership of the Navigator work in Africa to an African team and was appointed an International Vice President of the Navigators. After a year in England, they moved to the Navigator headquarters in Colorado Springs, where they now live.
In August of 2004, Mike was unanimously chosen by the International Council to succeed Jerry White as the next International President of The Navigators. His new role became effective January 1, 2005.
Mike and Chris have devoted their lives to discipling singles and couples and have a wide experience of ministering in the United Kingdom and Africa and in many other parts of the world.
They have three adult children who are active in ministry.
The Navigators (organization)
The Navigators is a worldwide Christian para-church organization headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its main purpose is the discipling of Christians with a particular emphasis on enabling them to share their faith with others....
. His appointment as President was announced on August 26, 2004. On January 1, 2005, he succeeded Dr. Jerry White
Jerry White (Navigators)
Dr. Jerry E. White is an author, scientist, retired US Air Force Major General, and is perhaps best known as a Christian leader who is the immediate past International President of The Navigators, a worldwide Christian parachurch organization organization whose main purpose is the discipling of...
who previously served as President for 18 years.
Biographical Sketch
Mike Treneer came to faith in Christ through the Navigator student ministry in EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. After graduating from university as a chemical engineer, Mike continued his involvement in Navigator student work.
He and his wife Chris joined the staff of the Navigators in 1971. They led student, community and local church based ministries in Southampton and London in the United Kingdom.
From the mid seventies Mike led the team which pioneered the Navigator ministry in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. Then in 1981, Mike was appointed as the Navigator director for Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. For sixteen years Mike and Chris lived in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
with their three children. Mike traveled extensively throughout Africa developing African leaders, teaching the Bible, shepherding missionaries and coaching the pioneering of Navigator ministries in 20 countries. During their years in Nairobi, Mike and Chris were also deeply involved in the life of Nairobi Baptist Church where Mike was an elder and chairman of the preaching team.
In June 1998, Mike passed the leadership of the Navigator work in Africa to an African team and was appointed an International Vice President of the Navigators. After a year in England, they moved to the Navigator headquarters in Colorado Springs, where they now live.
In August of 2004, Mike was unanimously chosen by the International Council to succeed Jerry White as the next International President of The Navigators. His new role became effective January 1, 2005.
Mike and Chris have devoted their lives to discipling singles and couples and have a wide experience of ministering in the United Kingdom and Africa and in many other parts of the world.
They have three adult children who are active in ministry.