Mark M. Yarbrough
Dr. Mark Yarbrough serves as the sixth President of Dallas Theological Seminary and is a professor of Bible Exposition. He has been in a variety of positions during his tenure at DTS: Research Assistant to the President, Executive Director of Information Technology, Associate Dean for External Education, Vice President for Communications, Academic Dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
His undergraduate degree is from Dallas Christian College, where he was named Valedictorian and received the Delta Epsilon Chi Award. At DTS, where he received his ThM in 1996 and PhD in 2008, he was named Who’s Who and was a SCEC scholarship recipient.
Mark has co-authored and recorded multiple songs/albums and has presented at conferences on biblical and pastoral themes. He speaks at places such as Camp of the Woods, Maranatha Conference Center, Mount Hermon, and the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, Word of Life, and has been published in various magazines. Mark has written several books including How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor and the recently released Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale .
Mark also serves as an elder at Centerpoint Church. He enjoys spending time with his family and following the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers. He has been married for twenty-nine years to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and they have four adult children and one son-in-law. They reside in Sunnyvale, Texas.
Mark M. Yarbrough’s Journal Articles
- “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.
- “Repentance in the Book of Acts in Light of Deuteronomy 30:1-6.” Michigan Theological Journal (1:1). 1990. 19-34.
- “The Woman Caught in Adultery : A Test of Jesus As the Greater Prophet.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146:582). 1989. 171-84.
Mark M. Yarbrough’s Books
Mark M. Yarbrough’s Contributions
A Brief Statement on Anti-Asian and Pacific Islander Racism
A Prayer for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the New Administration of the United States of America
Racism, Repentance, and Moving Forward in Hope: A Statement from Dallas Theological Seminary
G50
We Got a Job to Do
Prayer for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Lessons From Egypt
Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances
The Priority of Heaven
Cultural Engagement: Travel In Egypt
Why Seminary? Why DTS?
The Relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament
We Will Remember
Sheep and Their Shepherd
New Faces at DTS
Book Excerpt: How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor
Israel in Scripture and the Promises of God
When the Heat is On
When it all Falls Apart, Cry Out to God
Personal Goals for the Initiative
Tone and Goals for this Initiative
Need for this Initiative at this Time
Importance of this Initiative at DTS
Trusting God with a Humble Heart
