Dr. David Alabran

Dr. David W. Alabran, Ph.D.

Pastoral Counselor & Coach

Academic Degrees & Education

• Provident University

Ph.D. in Psychology – 2018

• Mosten Mediation

Certificate in Conflict Resolution/Divorce Mediation Training – 2015

• Sober Living Network

Certified Sober Living Manager – 2015

• Azusa Pacific University

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy – 1994

Emphasis on the Integration of Theology and Psychology

• California State University, Fullerton

B.A. in Psychology – 1991

• San Clemente Police Department

Chaplaincy Training – 1989

• Saddleback College

A.A. Degree – 1988

• Billy Graham School of Evangelism

Evangelism Certificate – 1986

• Fuller Theological Seminary

Signs & Wonders and Church Growth (John Wimber) – 1983

• Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa

Pastoral Training Completion – 1982

• Calvary Chapel of Dana Point

Pastoral Training Completion – 1981

• Calvary Chapel Bible College

Certificate in Biblical Studies – 1980

Academic Appointments & Experience

• Karis Global University

Associate Professor – 2018 – Present

MA Program Design and Teaching in:

• Spiritual Formation & Pastor-Church Development

• Marriage Therapy

• Healing & Recovery

• Cross-Cultural Missions Training

• Trinity College of Graduate Studies

Adjunct Professor – 1997 – 2002

Taught:

• Clinical Skills I, II, III

• Marriage Counseling

• Healing of Memories

• Group Psychotherapy

• Berean Seminary

Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Counseling – 1995

Taught:

• Pastoral Counseling

• Marriage & Family Counseling

• Calvary Chapel Bible College

Professor of Bible – 1989 – 1990

Taught:

• Pauline Epistles

• Evangelism & Discipleship

• Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

• Homiletics

• Led street evangelism

Ministerial & Pastoral Experience

• Capo Beach Calvary

Pastor to Singles – 1993 – 1994

Pastor to College Group – 1991 – 1992

• Calvary Chapel of Dana Point

Lay Pastor – 1981 – 1988

• Led New Believers Classes, Prayer Ministry, Bible Studies

• Weekly Street Evangelism

• Contributed to a successful church plant in Oceanside, CA

• Billy Graham Crusade (Anaheim, CA)

Field Supervisor – 1986

• New Life Campus Ministries at Saddleback College

President – 1986 – 1988

Professional Counseling Experience

• Amazing Marriages (Founder) – 2016 – Present

• Counseling, workshops, and seminars on dating, marriage, and relationships

• Founded the “OC Amazing Marriages & Relationships” Meetup Group with 100+ members

• Abundant Life Ministries (Founder) – 2009 – Present

• Workshops, seminars, and pastoral consulting

• Ministry and staff development, marriage counseling, small groups, and recovery support

• Private Practice (Self-Employed) – 2002 – Present

• Licensed MFT, pastoral counselor, and consultant

• Capistrano Valley Counseling Center

MFT Intern and Pastoral Counselor – 1994 – 2002

• Alpha Care Psychiatric Hospital

Staff Psychotherapist (MFT Intern) – 1991 – 1996

• Marriage and Family Matters Counseling Center

MFT Trainee/Intern – 1991 – 1994

• Capistrano by the Sea Psychiatric Hospital

Mental Health Worker – 1991 – 1996

• Worked in adolescent, adult, and chemical dependency units

Speaking Engagements & Leadership

• Featured speaker since 1985 at numerous retreats, churches, and workshops covering:

• Pastoral Counseling Training

• “How We Heal”

• “Creating Love Marriage Workshop”

• “Total Recovery” Workshop

• And more (list of topics available upon request)