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)
