Name
David “Gunner” Gundersen
Date of Birth
February 25, 1981
Wife, Anniversary
Cindi Gundersen, December 20, 2002
Children, Birthdays
Judah Gundersen, December 20, 2005
Education
B.A. Bible: Biblical Languages (The Master’s College, 2002)
M.Div. (The Master’s Seminary, 2006)
Th.M.: Systematic Theology (The Master’s Seminary) – Thesis Remaining
Ph.D.: Biblical Studies, NT Emphasis (Baptist Bible Seminary) – Skills Assessment Exams
Occupation
Associate Dean of Men at The Master’s College, Student Life Department
Some Favorite Books
The Pleasures of God by John Piper
A Godward Life (Books 1 & 2) by John Piper
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper
The Misery of Job and the Mercy of God (four-part poem) by John Piper
Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot edited by Elisabeth Elliot
Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography by Iain Murray
The Thought of God by Maurice Roberts
Triumph Over Temptation by John Owen, edited by James M. Houston
Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards
Contact Information
dgundersen (at) masters (dot) edu
David, I just happened upon your site, and I agree with much of what you say about the romantic thoughts involved in going to another country, serving GOD, leaving behing all of my material goods, having a “Hudson Taylor” type of faith. I just spent 30 days in Guatemala working in an orphanage, it was long hard days, it was cold and we were exposed to hepatits, I was sick because of the mountain air. But the reason I was there was to futher God’s kingdom and to do “true religion”. I went on my first “short term” mission trip in 1996, I thought it would bring me closer to God, It raised more questions than it answered, I saw many things that were not of God but of man. Motivies are the most important thing when making decisions like that, we must be totaly honest with ourselves.
I lived in Tulsa, Ok. for a few years and it was there that I realized that some people go into the ministry to hide from life, they can’t or won’t accept responsibility for themselves. They think they won’t have to work anymore and many more unrealistic notions about working for our Master.
I understand that it is better to minister unto GOD as did Zadok as to minister in the outer court as did the Levites.
I am leaving soon for Guatemala to study Spanish and to build another orphanage in Peten, Guatemala.
We covet your prayers.
GOD Bless
Larry Carver
Hey Gunner… I must admit I pop into Raw Christianity every so often, I have always been loves your musings… I learn from them. I also like to hear what is going on in the Gundersen world. I wanted to say congratulations on the position of Dean!! Please send my love to your beautiful wife!! Your friend, EJ
Interesting comments on Edwards. At first I thought you were going to rip him apart and defile the great man. Never know with titles like, ‘Raw Christianity’these days what to expect. I too enjoy JE and have spent my entire Summer reading his works and his life. Wish we could have some serious … I mean real serious men like that in more pulpits today. Hate to see the demise of so many churhes in my denomination (Congregationalist)as they dirft further into liberalism. I realize even Jonathan Edwards delt with this in his day – thankfully, after his death, the real problems began as more and more Congregational Churches went over to the Unitarians – shame!
In any case keep up the good work. I take it the Seminary (Masters) is the school run by McArthur? If wrong and got the wrong seminary beg pardon – if right …. your in for a good education. Kepp up with Jonathan , he is worth the effort and every Pastor should at least make it his aim to encounter his major works once.
Dr. Kucera