Get to Know Dave: Welcoming Our New Resource Director
Author: David Dunham
Category: Biblical Counseling
After almost two decades in pastoral ministry, it was a strange feeling to wake up one morning and not be a pastor. The decision for me to step out of my role as a counseling pastor was intentional. In particular, we felt a desire to shift our focus towards expanding access to Biblical Counseling resources. That’s way I am excited to serve as the Resources Director for ABC.
My name is Dave Dunham. I have served as a counseling pastor, a college professor, and a Biblical Counselor. I live in the Detroit Metro area with my wife Krista and our three kids. I hold an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Krista, who has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary, has been my ministry partner for several years now. Together we have authored two books: Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders (New Growth Press, 2021) and Power with Purpose: God’s Design for Power Dynamics in Marriage (P&R, 2025). Previously, we enjoyed helping to teach the addictions track at ABC’s annual Called to Counsel Conference. I am thrilled to now be joining the team in this role.
My passion is to see more people gain access to biblical counseling. After serving in both small and large churches—rural and urban alike—I’ve seen how difficult it can be for many believers to find quality biblical care. It’s often hard to locate trained counselors, trustworthy resources, or opportunities for equipping. Not every church can afford a full-time counseling pastor, and many simply don’t know what resources are available. That’s why the Association of Biblical Counselors is committed to equipping the saints to live and counsel the Word of God. We want to help you apply Scripture to your own life and walk alongside others with biblical wisdom. At ABC, we’re dedicated to developing theologically robust resources that make that mission possible.
In my role as Resources Director, I’ll be creating and curating new content, overseeing projects produced by others, and partnering with friends of ABC to expand our library of resources. This includes developing new curricula, supporting the publication of counseling books, and working to release helpful video and audio materials. Our primary aim is to equip our members with resources they can use in counseling. In addition, we want to provide more materials that offer direct help to those struggling with sorrow and sin. Through these efforts, we hope to see the reach of biblical counseling extend to the farthest corners of the world—so that more people may encounter doctrinally sound, biblically grounded, and practically helpful counsel. I’m deeply excited to help advance that mission with ABC.
Posted on October 27, 2025