- Dean and Distinguished Professor of Preaching, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Ph.D. in Humanities, University of Texas at Arlington
- M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist Convention
- Author of numerous books and articles, including 1-3 John in the Preach the Word Commentary Series (Crossway) and Hebrews in the New American Commentary (B&H)
- http://swbts.edu/academics/faculty/preaching/david-allen