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

An Ancient Manuscript and the Messiah

Dr. Mark Bailey, President and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition at DTS, shares insights from the…
April 7, 2017

A New Contemplation of Grace

Dr. Mark Bailey, DTS President and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition, shares with fellow believers, who…
March 21, 2017

Dr. Robert Garippa Retiring After 17 Years; Dr. George Hillman new VP of Student Life

Fulfilling the mission of Dallas Theological Seminary takes a team of dedicated people committed not only…
March 21, 2017

Loving Our Neighbor: Statement on Caring for Refugees

Before chapel on January 31, 2017, Mark L. Bailey, president of DTS and professor of Bible…
January 31, 2017

A Pivotal Moment in History

I recently spoke at a weekend retreat in east Texas to a group of young adults…
January 20, 2017

Reclaiming Dignity in Public Discourse

Whether it’s a forming child, a person at the end of life, or anywhere in between,…
October 11, 2016

Follow Christ's Lead

When I was a child, my family and I lived across the mountains from him and…
September 12, 2016

Overcoming the Fault Lines to Following Jesus

Dr. Mark Bailey, DTS President and senior professor of Bible Exposition, begins Heritage Week by encouraging…
August 30, 2016

Praying for Dallas and Beyond

On behalf of the DTS Community we extend our hearts and prayers to those who have…
July 8, 2016

Dr. Donald Campbell's 90th Birthday

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, leads the seminary in celebrating the third president…
July 6, 2016

The Lord Loves Diversity

The book of Acts tells the story of the church’s struggle to move beyond its obvious…
June 23, 2016

Commencement 2016

Celebrate with our 262 graduates from 18 countries receiving degrees and being sent out to do…
May 10, 2016

Building Dedication and Re-Opening 2016

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of DTS, Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS, and members of the…
March 31, 2016
Dr. Mark Bailey standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Value of the Cross

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of DTS and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition, walks through five valuable…
March 24, 2016

The Agape Project

Drs. Mark Bailey and Tim Basselin, along with ThM student Matthew Lyons, share with the seminary…
February 24, 2016

Till Heaven and Nature Sing

Some 2,600 years ago, Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon, invaded Judah. Consequently, after a siege lasting…
February 7, 2016

Proclaiming Truth in Contrary Culture

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition, issues the…
January 12, 2016

Napkin Theology

On the day after my son Joshua turned sixteen, he obtained his driver’s license. That night,…
October 1, 2015

A Joy-Filled Ministry

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition, starts the…
August 25, 2015

A Response from Dallas Theological Seminary to Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

With the verdict of the Supreme Court today that legalizes same-sex marriage in the United States,…
June 26, 2015

Dr. Mark Bailey’s Letter to the Church in Charleston

Dear Leadership and Membership of the Emanuel AME Church of Charleston...
June 24, 2015

On the Way to the Day of Christ

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, looks at Paul's opening prayer in Philippians 1:9-11…
June 24, 2015
Congregation singing inside building with pews and stained-glass windows

No-Pendulum Zone

Marriage is not superior; nor is singleness. And love beckons us to remember that.
May 8, 2015

Day At DTS

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, expounds on how…
April 10, 2015

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