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

3 Potholes to Avoid in Your Seminary Training

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, greets new and returning…
August 28, 2007
Disciples Known by Their Love

Disciples Known by Their Love

The preacher John Ruskin Clark said it well: “Love as ‘agape,’ an accepting relationship to others…
June 11, 2007
The Weight of Glory

The Weight of Glory

How much does glory weigh? What an odd question! That is, until we learn that the…
March 13, 2007

Following in His Steps

Discover Dallas: Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, challenges believers…
March 1, 2007

Critical Components for a Contemporary Ministry

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, examines how the Apostle…
January 16, 2007
Tell Everyone the Old, Old Story

Tell Everyone the Old, Old Story

When Arabella Hankey, a Londoner, fell chronically ill in her early thirties, she wrote a poem…
December 6, 2006

Listen Up

Discover Dallas: Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, encourages believers…
November 3, 2006
The Story of the Tree

The Tale of the Tree

In North Central Texas, where Dallas Seminary is located, we found ourselves once again in drought…
September 5, 2006

Mentors and Ministry

Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Seminary and Professor of Bible Exposition, challenges DTS students to…
August 29, 2006

Charting Our Growth

Barby and I are "empty nesters" for most of the year now, with one married son…
July 7, 2006

Christ’s Famous Last Words

President Mark L. Bailey's column
July 7, 2006

Christmas with Chili?

What do chili and Christmas have in common? For most people the two words never go…
July 7, 2006
Divine Art

Divine Art

Without question, becoming a disciple is a prerequisite for making a disciple—the more committed we are…
July 7, 2006
From the Manger to the Cross

From the Manger to the Cross

Slow down. Stop to consider the humble beginnings of our Lord. Imagine the power that entered…
July 7, 2006
From The President

Contemplating the Greatest Story Ever Told

We all love a good story, one that comes alive through the words of the storyteller.…
July 7, 2006

Is It You Again?

Many of us give up too easily in prayer - for two reasons. First, we quit…
July 7, 2006
Logos, Light, Life, Lord, and Ladder

Logos, Light, Life, Lord, and Ladder

Why not put away the Santa Claus and candy canes and pick up a small ladder…
July 7, 2006
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

After all, “new” makes sense only when contrasted with what is “old.”
July 7, 2006

On the Grounds of Grace

    Two men walked toward the temple grounds to pray. Dust puffed from beneath the sandals of…
July 7, 2006
Semper Fi

Semper Fi

I’ll never forget the 1983 terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut. Hundreds were killed…
July 7, 2006
Spiritual Olympics

Spiritual Olympics

Few activities excite us more than watching our favorite athletes speed across the finish line or…
July 7, 2006
The Joy of Translation and Understanding

The Joy of Translation and Understanding

Many Israelites who were under Babylonian captivity no longer understood Hebrew, the original language of the…
July 7, 2006
The Message of 2 Timothy

The Message of 2 Timothy

In conclusion Paul wished the Lord’s ministry of grace on Timothy’s spirit (to encourage him to…
July 7, 2006
The Mystery of Christmas

The Mystery of Christmas

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charles Schultz reminded his viewers of the true meaning of Christmas…
July 7, 2006

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