Peter Fretheim

Peter Fretheim grew up in a privileged life in Greenwich, Connecticut, just outside of New York City. His father was a multimillionaire and, although his family had everything the world has to offer, they did not have Jesus. He became a believer in the Bible and true Christianity at the age of 16, then earned a Business Degree from Pepperdine University in California and started to work in business in the United States. He felt God’s calling and left business for the ministry and attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he met his wife, Miriam. They both obtained Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies. They have lived in Nigeria since 1999, and raised their four children there. They love Nigeria and Nigerians, and hope to live there for many years to come. Peter says, “I don’t own all of those fancy things I had growing up, but I now have true riches in Jesus.”