
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,…

"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…

Godly Servant Leadership
Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.…

From Theology to Doxology
Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. Today he shares that Romans 11:32…

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…

The Light of the World Is Jesus
Metaphors are figurative expressions that illustrate a comparison by means of representation. One of the most…

Loving Christ Best – Dr. Mark Bailey
Dr. Mark Bailey is the Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary as well as a Senior Professor…

Ministry – Mystery – Maturity
Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor of DTS, discussed how the goal of ministry is Christ-like maturity of…

Forgotten Advantages of the Ascension of Jesus Christ
Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor and senior professor of Bible Exposition, highlights seven blessings that come to…

Prerequisites For Doing Well
Dr. Mark Bailey, chancellor and senior professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the courage necessary to lead…

Living in Purity and Perspective
Dr. Mark Bailey concludes the Nathan D. Maier Memorial series by progressing through the final chapter…

God's Answer to a Discouraged Heart
Dr. Mark Bailey continues the Nathan D. Maier Memorial Series in Bible Exposition with a message…

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…

Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Mark Yarborough discuss Christian leadership, focusing…

It is Because of Him
A few years ago, in a paved area northeast of the theater of ancient Corinth, someone…

Understanding the Passion Week – Classic
In this classic episode, Mikel Del Rosario, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Mark Bailey, and Dr. James…

The Express Image of His Glory
Then Moses said, “I pray You, show me Your glory!”
(Exodus 33:18) And the Word became…

Reflection of the Truth
Beholding the Word of God is like looking in a mirror. We see two things: We…

The Bible: A Metaphor for Maturity
Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS, begins the new semester with a word of exhortation about…

A Call to Self-Reflective Action
Our nation’s latest tragedies raise many questions for all of us. However, a few things are…

Alive to Forward
To put it in a simple metaphor, before we came to Christ, the Bible teaches that all…

Principles to Prevent Prima Donnas
Dr. Mark Bailey, president and senior professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the greatness of God and…

Achieving Our Highest Standard
There’s a question that always occurs to me as I read Jesus’s words in Matthew 10:25,…

Leaders Praying For Leaders
Dr. Mark Bailey, president of DTS, begins a new semester with prayer, highlighting how leaders pray,…