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

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A Time to Weep, A Time to Laugh

Why does God allow pain? According to Gallup, it’s the number-one question unbelievers ask; and if…
September 1, 2010

Defragmenting Your Seminary Experience

President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, Dr. Mark Bailey reminds us that in…
August 24, 2010
From the President’s Desk - Thinking Theologically about Immigration

From the President's Desk: Thinking Theologically about Immigration

He commands us to care for others. He desires for us to invest in the next…
April 1, 2010

Teamwork

President of Dallas Seminary, Dr. Mark Bailey, shares with us that the people around us make…
March 4, 2010

Dispensational Expressions of Worship

President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, Dr. Mark Bailey, walks us through scripture…
January 12, 2010
The Gospel and the Jewish People

The Gospel and the Jewish People

"The gospel is for all—Jew or Gentile. We want Jews to see the Messiah has come…
December 1, 2009
God’s Heart for Israel

God's Heart for Israel

Listen in as DTS president Dr. Mark Bailey, the late Dr. Harold Hoehner, and Jewish Christian…
December 1, 2009

The Mining Shaft of Refinement

President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, Dr. Mark Bailey, teaches about God's mining…
October 16, 2009

Ministry in a Messy World

Mark Bailey, President of DTS and professor of Bible Exposition, reads from Acts 17 and discusses…
August 25, 2009
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Your #1 Sin

Mark Bailey, President of DTS and professor of Bible Exposition, reads from Luke 7:1-10 and discusses…
August 5, 2009

Essentiality of Turtle-lifters

Mark Bailey, President and professor of Bible Exposition, discusses why faithful stewards prove essential in ministry.…
July 15, 2009
How Beautiful the Feet

How Beautiful the Feet

We knew something special was happening when we saw Martin’s feet. Normally he was a snappy…
July 1, 2009

Effective Spiritual Leadership

Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, teaches on effective spiritual leadership.…
March 5, 2009
Warning- Ending-Spoiler

Warning: Ending-Spoiler

In the past twelve months the world has witnessed warring nations, natural disasters, a worldwide economic…
March 1, 2009

Nine Things to Remember in the New Year

Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, explains nine "new things" Jesus…
January 13, 2009

Representing God in Our Culture

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, discusses how to represent…
November 14, 2008
What Creation Teaches Us about God

What Creation Teaches Us about God

The psalmist prayed, “It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the…
November 1, 2008

The Centrality of Christ

Dr. Mark Bailey, president of Dallas Seminary and professor of Bible Exposition, begins the 2008 fall…
August 26, 2008
Pressing On

Pressing On

If our motives are only safety and security we’ve missed the point. Is it possible that…
June 1, 2008

Jesus and His Dysfunctional Family

President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, Dr. Mark Bailey, walks us through Jesus'…
March 6, 2008
Small but Significant

Small but Significant

That is the point: we are not alone. And though we are small, He is big.…
March 1, 2008

First Thoughts For a New Semester

In the first chapel of the semester, President Bailey reflects the gospel and the importance of…
January 15, 2008
Giving Outside the Box

Giving Outside the Box

Because God has given this gift to us, He calls us “to serve others, faithfully administering…
December 1, 2007

Keeping the Charisma in Your Ministry

Discover Dallas: Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the…
November 2, 2007

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