Mark L. Bailey

Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.

Mark L. Bailey’s Books

Mark L. Bailey’s Publication Articles

  • “Training You Can Trust.” Bibliotheca Sacra (160:637). 2003. 13-22.
  • “The Kingdom in the Parables of Matthew 13.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 449-459.
  • “The Kingdom in the Parables of Matthew 13.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 266-279.
  • “The Kingdom in the Parables of Matthew 13.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 172-188.
  • “The Kingdom in the Parables of Matthew 13.” Bibliotheca Sacra (155). 1998. 29-38.
  • Review of “Basic Bible Interpretation.” Bibliotheca Sacra (149). 1992. 101-102.

Mark L. Bailey’s Contributions

Godly Servant Leadership

Far too many ministry leaders fail, fall, or forsake their calling in ministry due to burnout,…
March 30, 2023
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"Sanctify Them in the Truth; Your Word is Truth."

Dr. Mark Bailey is the Dallas Theological Seminary Chancellor and Senior Professor in the Bible Exposition…
November 8, 2022

Godly Servant Leadership

Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.…
October 6, 2022

From Theology to Doxology

Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. Today he shares that Romans 11:32…
September 2, 2022
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The Relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament – Classic

In this classic episode, Drs. Mark Yarbrough, Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Pastor Andy Stanley…
August 16, 2022
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The Light of the World Is Jesus

Metaphors are figurative expressions that illustrate a comparison by means of representation. One of the most…
August 3, 2022

Loving Christ Best – Dr. Mark Bailey

Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary as well as a Senior Professor…
March 25, 2022

Ministry – Mystery – Maturity

Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor of DTS, discussed how the goal of ministry is Christ-like maturity of…
August 27, 2021

Forgotten Advantages of the Ascension of Jesus Christ

Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor and senior professor of Bible Exposition, highlights seven blessings that come to…
April 6, 2021

Prerequisites For Doing Well

Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor and senior professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the courage necessary to lead…
February 9, 2021
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Living in Purity and Perspective

Dr. Mark Bailey concludes the Nathan D. Maier Memorial series by progressing through the final chapter…
October 9, 2020

God's Answer to a Discouraged Heart

Dr. Mark Bailey continues the Nathan D. Maier Memorial Series in Bible Exposition with a message…
October 8, 2020
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What to Do When the Good Life Doesn't Satisfy Anymore

Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor of DTS and senior professor of Bible Exposition, opens this year's Nathan…
October 6, 2020
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Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances

In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Mark Yarborough discuss Christian leadership, focusing…
May 19, 2020

It is Because of Him

A few years ago, in a paved area northeast of the theater of ancient Corinth, someone…
April 3, 2020
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Understanding the Passion Week – Classic

In this classic episode, Mikel Del Rosario, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Mark Bailey, and Dr. James…
March 31, 2020

The Express Image of His Glory

Then Moses said, “I pray You, show me Your glory!” 
(Exodus 33:18) And the Word became…
November 29, 2019

Reflection of the Truth

Beholding the Word of God is like looking in a mirror. We see two things: We…
November 1, 2019
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The Bible: A Metaphor for Maturity

Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS, begins the new semester with a word of exhortation about…
August 27, 2019

A Call to Self-Reflective Action

Our nation’s latest tragedies raise many questions for all of us. However, a few things are…
August 9, 2019

Alive to Forward

To put it in a simple metaphor, before we came to Christ, the Bible teaches that all…
June 28, 2019
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Principles to Prevent Prima Donnas

Dr. Mark Bailey, president and senior professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the greatness of God and…
May 15, 2019

Achieving Our Highest Standard

There’s a question that always occurs to me as I read Jesus’s words in Matthew 10:25,…
March 1, 2019
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Leaders Praying For Leaders

Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS, begins a new semester with prayer, highlighting how leaders pray,…
January 15, 2019
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