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For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control

BIBLE | 2 Timothy 1:7

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A brief introduction about me.

Renato Preza completed his first elementary education in Korça and his second elementary education in Pogradec. After graduating from Pogradec Professional and Technical High School of Zootechnics in 1993, he pursued higher education in Agricultural Engineering, graduating with a Bachelor’s and a Master of Science in 2004. He then furthered his education in management science, completing a Master of Science in Project Management at Colorado Technical University in the USA in December 2006. Renato holds a Master of Ministry in Biblical Studies and a Doctorate in Christian Consulting Ministry from the Trinity Institute of Christian Counseling in the USA, Alabama, in 2005. Renato successfully completed the Doctoral Program in Business Administration – International Business at Horizons University in Paris, France in 2024. In addition to his main education, he also holds graduate-level academic qualifications from prestigious universities worldwide, such as a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from the Derek Bok Center at Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences, a Leading High-Performing Teams Certificate from the University of Queensland Australia, an Academic and Business Writing Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, a Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online Certificate from Arizona State University, and a Pivoting to Online Teaching: Research and Practitioner Perspectives Certificate from the University of Texas System, etc.

Renato Preza is an ordained minister and an anointed pastor. He was appointed as Assistant Pastor for the Bible Way Church in Pogradec by Pastor Wayne Butchart on July 13, 1992. That day, both signed the official Bible Way (BW) Church Statement of Belief and Regulations, which presented the BW Church formation date and outlined their convictions about Jesus Christ. The founding ministers of the Bible Way Church at that time, represented by Pastor Wayne Butchart, unanimously approved his appointment. In 2000, the church split, and the (the founders of July 13, 1992) group we followed was renamed the New Covenant Church. Pastor Butchart continued to endorse Renato Preza’s ministry, signing a declaration/approval for Christian Spiritual Ministering under the new church name on December 20, 2000. The missionaries, pastor Wayne and his wife Arlene Butchart, Wayne’s daughter Marcia Butchart, Mel Holze, bible educators Ken and Hanah Taylor, pastors Steve and his wife, Leslie Rice, the youth team leader, pastor Todd Goudy, and pastors Dale and Esther Wine involved in the founding of the Bible Way Church, altogether endorsed the “New Covenant” Church.
The establishment of the Bible Way Church in 1992 was significantly inspired and supported the Four-Square Ministry in the USA. later transformed and became integrated into the Protestant Evangel Church in Albania, with Pastor Wayne Butchart actively supporting the transition while maintaining relationship with Fourquare Ministry. In 2000, Renato was officially endorsed and ordained as a minister of the Christian faith by Pastor Wayne Butchart, in full compliance with willingness and agreements of all missionary supporters of the Covenant Church. Rev. Paul R.ant Jr., of the Ordinations Committee of Trinity Evangelical Christian Ministries, Alabama, endorsed Preza on November 10, 2005, as well as him as a Minister of Christian faith. The ordination as a Minister of the Christian and the as a Reverend Clergy marked a significant milestone in’s journey toward serving churches and larger communities. Renato subsequently completed a Master of Ministry Studies in June 2007 and PhD in Christian Counseling in November 2009, engaging in full theological at Trinity Evangelical Christian University.

Renato Preza is an educator who has written about teaching philosophy. His Teaching Philosophy Statement reflects a wealth of experience and a deep conviction about educational pedagogy and its application. In this statement, he emphasizes the importance of educators guiding learners to utilize pedagogical knowledge effectively and to develop comprehensive thinking. Preza acknowledges that in today’s globalized society, knowledge is readily accessible, but educators play a crucial role in helping learners organize, structure, and apply that knowledge. This paper focuses on fostering self-study and self-progressive knowledge creation in a complex environment. He has also written on Mexican Culture, Human Resource Management regarding Mutuality of Interests Partnership – a vetted approach between employers and employees, Global Communications, International Human Resource Management Practices, and related Functions, and lately concerning the Loyalty between Employees and Employers, etc. He has also written publications on Christian beliefs, the most important of which is his doctoral dissertation defense “The Crucifixion of The God of Heaven with His Creation”, and other articles like: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s”; “God spoke at a time when nothing and no one else existed”, – marking this divine utterance the beginning of all existence; “Repent, confess, and ask Jesus, and then the kingdom of heaven will open for you”; “Healing”; “The Hate”; “Forgiveness through His Signature with the finger on This Earth, etc.

Renato Preza brings to the table a wealth of expertise encompassing both organizational and technical domains. His previous roles include overseeing NGO management and operations within Agricultural International Assistance (AGRINAS), as well as spearheading financial bank management specifically geared towards agricultural product credit design and lending. In addition, he has extensive experience in risk management, designing agricultural lending procedures, and steering the development of credit portfolios during his tenure at Procredit and Raiffeisen Bank in Albania. He has experience in training and consulting the nonprofit sector to enhance management and leadership. He has also been involved in local political leadership and participated in seminaries and journals for Christian studies, pastoral work, and counseling. Additionally, he has led church project activities for over 25 years. Most recently, he has been involved in teaching and learning in undergraduate and graduate business administration programs at Nehemiah Gateway University

The professional goals that guide me are the following:

~ I want societies, nature, individuals, and families to find and live in harmony, prosperity, freedom, and peace through the inspiration of the sacred scriptures and the incomparable Act of resurrection from death, all under the will and blessing of my living God, Jesus Christ.

~ I aim to inspire students with advanced teaching methods as a business administration and managerial science lecturer to help them achieve their life goals. (Refer to my teaching philosophy statement). Regarding biblical studies and Christian counseling, the inspiration, testimony, discovery, and insights from sacred scriptures will assist Christian learners in crafting their vision and finding inspiration in life through Jesus.

~ I am passionate about serving as a professional manager for the public good. My goal is to promote a common good by operating in this harmony, identifying opportunities for success among stakeholders, and fostering an environment conducive to mutually beneficial partnerships and growth.