He then furthered his education in management science, completing a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Project Management at Colorado Technical University in the USA in December 2006. Renato holds a Master of Ministry in Biblical Studies completed in 2007, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Christian Consulting Ministry completed in 2009 from the Trinity Evangelical Christian University & Seminary, Alabama, USA. Renato successfully completed the Doctoral Program in Business Administration – International Business at Horizons University in Paris, France in 2025. 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, USA, a Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online Certificate from Arizona State University, USA, and a Pivoting to Online Teaching: Research and Practitioner Perspectives Certificate from the University of Texas System, USA, 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 extensively written about teaching and learning philosophy. His Pedagogical Philosophy Statement showcases his wealth of experience and deep conviction regarding educational pedagogy and its application. In this statement, he emphasizes the importance of educators guiding learners to effectively utilize pedagogical knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. 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 information. His work focuses on fostering self-study and progressive knowledge creation in a complex environment. In addition to his educational insights, Preza has written about Mexican culture, as well as Human Resource Management, particularly concerning the Mutuality of Interests Partnership, a collaborative approach between employers and employees. He has also explored topics in Global Communications and International Human Resource Management Practices, along with issues related to employee-employer loyalty. Furthermore, he has published works on Christian beliefs, with his most significant piece being his doctoral dissertation defense titled “The Crucifixion of The God of Heaven with the Creation.” Other notable articles include “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,” which marks this divine utterance as the beginning of all existence, “Repent, confess, and ask Jesus, and then the kingdom of heaven will open for you,” along with writings on themes such as healing, hate, and forgiveness, often framed within the concept of divine intervention.

Renato Preza brings a wealth of expertise in both organizational and technical areas. His previous roles include managing operations for Agricultural International Assistance (AGRINAS), as well as leading financial bank management focused on agricultural product credit design and lending. He has extensive experience in risk management, developing agricultural lending procedures, and overseeing the creation of credit portfolios during his time at Procredit and Raiffeisen Bank in Albania. In addition to his banking experience, Renato has trained and consulted for the nonprofit sector to improve management and leadership skills. He has also been involved in local political leadership and has participated in seminars and publications related to Christian studies, pastoral work, and counseling. Moreover, he has led church projects for over 25 years. Most recently, Renato has engaged in teaching and learning within undergraduate and graduate business administration programs at Nehemiah Gateway University. He lectures on Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Organizational Behavior. He has organized and coordinated six core credit courses designed for experiential learning and has served as a mentor for numerous bachelor’s and master’s theses.