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Timothy Pretz serves as an Adjunct Professor in Counseling at Palmer Theological Seminary (Eastern University) and concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor position at the University of Peru, Union for their Family Therapy graduate program. An ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) minister with 21 years of pastoral experience, he maintains a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy private practice in Devon, PA.
His educational credentials include a D.Min. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Seminary) and clinical marriage and family therapy training at Philadelphia's Council for Relationships. Professional affiliations encompass clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Pennsylvania licensure as an MFT, board membership with PAMFT, and active clergy service with Philadelphia Presbytery's Conflict Resource Team.
Dr. Pretz's scholarly focus integrates theological education with systemic frameworks for individuals, families, and congregations. He champions 'whole person' development for ministry leaders through balanced integration of vocational duties, relational commitments, and self-care practices. His expertise manifests in over 25 domestic and international marriage retreats and specialized congregational conflict resolution.
Teaching responsibilities span master's and doctoral programs at Palmer Seminary, emphasizing practical application of systems theory to pastoral counseling contexts. Current professional activities include private clinical practice, seminary instruction, and active participation at Wayne Presbyterian Church.
