Mark M. Yarbrough

Dr. Mark Yarbrough began his tenure as the 6th president of DTS on July 1, 2020. He also serves as Professor of Bible Exposition. Along with his responsibilities of leading DTS, he travels extensively leading tours and speaking at conference centers. Mark has authored several books, including, How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor, Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale, and Tidings of Comfort and Joy. He has been married for over thirty years to Jennifer, his high school sweetheart. They have four adult children, one son-in-law, and reside in Sunnyvale, Texas.  

 

Mark M. Yarbrough’s Publication Articles

  • “Isaiah 61:1-2 and the Jubilee Theme in Luke 4:17-21.” 2001.
  • “Naomi in the Book of Ruth in Light of the Mosaic Covenant.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:644). 2004. 413-31.
  • “The Meaning of Walking “In the Darkness” (1 John 1:6).” Bibliotheca Sacra (149:594). 1992. 214-22.
  • “Misunderstanding the Misunderstandings in the Gospel of John.” 2002.
  • “Psychological Implications for Substitutionary Atonement.” 2003.
  • “Repentance in the Book of Acts in Light of Deuteronomy 30:1-6.” Michigan Theological Journal (1:1). 1990. 19-34.
  • “Technically Speaking.” DTS Connection. 2006.
  • “When God Doesn’t Heal.” Christianity Today. 2004.
  • “The Woman Caught in Adultery : A Test of Jesus As the Greater Prophet.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146:582). 1989. 171-84.

Mark M. Yarbrough’s Contributions

Three Marks of Faith

Dr. Mark Yarbrough kicks off the Fall 2024 semester with an encouraging message about the goodness…
August 27, 2024
Mark Yarbrough behind podium in DTS Chapel

Lessons from Liberia – Mark Yarbrough

Dr. Mark Yarbrough shares insights from his recent trip to Liberia.
June 5, 2024
Dallas Seminary Commencement Ceremony 2024 at Prestonwood Baptist Church

Commencement Ceremony 2024

The DTS Centennial Commencement Ceremony at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas.
May 11, 2024
Dallas Seminary Commencement Chapel at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Commencement Chapel 2024

DTS Commencement Chapel 2024 at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas.
May 10, 2024

LOOK WHAT GOD HAS DONE!

Since the beginning of our centennial year at Dallas Theological Seminary, the refrain from a popular…
March 30, 2024
Panel Discussion at Dallas Seminary

Jewish Emphasis Week: Panel Discussion

Listen as Dr. Mark Yarbrough hosts a panel discussion to wrap up Jewish Emphasis Week.
March 20, 2024

Thankful. Grateful. Hopeful.

Dr. Mark Yarbrough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, delivers his chapel message. As we enter DTS’s…
January 16, 2024
The Salt & Light Factor

The Salt and Light Factor

Early in his Gospel, Matthew chronicles the peaceful seaside scene of Christ’s first sermon. Spread across…
November 27, 2023

Serving a Steady Diet of Healthy Food

As kids grow up, it’s likely that the adults in their lives encourage them to eat…
October 5, 2023
Dr. Yarbrough addressing the audience in chapel

What Will God See – Mark Yarbrough

Dr. Mark Yarbrough, DTS President, shares from John 15:12-13 a message on one of the institution’s…
August 29, 2023
President of Dallas Seminary Doctor Mark Yarbrough speaking in chapel

Convocation Fall 2023

Dallas Theological Seminary's Fall 2023 Convocation
August 25, 2023

Everything + Nothing = Something – Dr. Mark Yarbrough

Dr. Mark Yarbrough is the President of Dallas Theological Seminary. Today He unpacks this well-known verse…
May 17, 2023

Love in Action

Definitions and displays of love abound. Yet, for all its sentiments, the world is no expert…
March 30, 2023

Trust the Text – Dr. Mark Yarbrough

Dr. Mark Yarbrough is the President of Dallas Theological Seminary. In his chapel message today he…
January 17, 2023

Answering Deception with the Truth

In John 18, hours before our Lord’s crucifixion, we find an interesting exchange between Jesus and…
November 8, 2022
Mark Yarbrough speaking in chapel in front of posters which highlight the core values of Dallas Seminary

Home Improvement

Dr. Mark Yarbrough is the President of Dallas Theological Seminary. In the first chapel of the…
August 30, 2022
Dr Mark Yarbrough speaks at convocation

Convocation Fall 2022

Convocation Ceremony Fall 2022
August 26, 2022
Dr. Yarbrough, Dr. Bailey, and Dr. Bock recording The Table podcast

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
Title Article: The Kairos Moment by Dr. Mark Yarbrough

The Kairos Moment

About two years ago, I had the distinct privilege of officiating the wedding of our oldest…
August 3, 2022

Jump-Starting a Depleted Spiritual Battery – Dr. Mark Yarbrough

Dr. Yarbrough kicks off summer chapel with a message from Romans 12:1-2. He shares how we…
May 11, 2022
Mark Yarbrough, Tony Evans, Ramesh Richard on stage

Cultural Engagement Chapel – Unity and Diversity

Drs Mark Yarbrough, Tony Evans, Ramesh Richard, and Darrell Bock talk about racial unity and diversity…
March 24, 2022

Spiritual "Twalking"

Dr. Mark Yarbrough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary and Bible Exposition Professor, takes listeners through Colossians…
January 11, 2022
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Commemorating 9.11

On behalf of Dallas Theological Seminary, we pause to honor and commemorate the loss of so…
September 10, 2021

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