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.

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Mark M. Yarbrough’s Books

Tidings of Comfort & Joy: 25 Advent Devotionals Leading to Christmas
September 24, 2021

Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale
September 1, 2020

How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor: A Practical and Entertaining Exploration of the World's Most Famous Book
March 3, 2015

Paul's Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy
February 4, 2010

Paul’s Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy to Combat Counter-Mission Doctrine
January 1, 2008

Mark M. Yarbrough’s Publication 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 Contributions

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…
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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
we remember september 11

Commemorating 9.11
On behalf of Dallas Theological Seminary, we pause to honor and commemorate the loss of so…
September 10, 2021

Ebenezer… and I Don't Mean Scrooge
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS, begins the fall semester with a message on trust and…
August 24, 2021

Meet Mark Yarbrough, DTS's Sixth President
In July 2020, Mark Yarbrough stepped into the highest leadership position at Dallas Theological Seminary. Even…
April 26, 2021

The Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
On April 9, 2021, Dallas Theological Seminary, surrounded by friends and delegates from around the country,…
April 9, 2021

The Inauguration Banquet for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Friends of the seminary, board member, fellow workers, and students came together on the evening of…
April 9, 2021
Dr. Mark Yarbrough standing in front of podium while speaking at DTS Chapel

A Brief Statement on Anti-Asian and Pacific Islander Racism
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, DTS President, read the following statement in chapel:…
March 25, 2021
Exterior brick wall with planters engraved with Dallas Theological Seminary on North Lawn of campus

A Prayer for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the New Administration of the United States of America
Dear Holy and Righteous God, We come to you today through the name of Christ our…
January 20, 2021
Glass-walled entry and steps of Horner Administration Building

Racism, Repentance, and Moving Forward in Hope: A Statement from Dallas Theological Seminary
* Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS, read the following statement in a chapel service on…
January 18, 2021

G50
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS, opens the spring semester with a view of Joseph that…
January 12, 2021
Dr. Mark Yarbrough pointing toward his audience while standing at a podium speaking into a microphone

We Got a Job to Do
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS and professor of Bible Exposition, begins the fall semester with…
August 25, 2020
Dr. Mark Yarbrough seated on a stool with his head bowed while another man speaks

Prayer for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Please join the DTS family in the prayerful commissioning of Dr. Mark Yarbrough as he becomes…
July 1, 2020
Dr. Bock with Dr. Mark Yarbrough recording The Table podcast

Lessons From Egypt
In this episode Drs. Darrell Bock and Mark Yarbrough tell Mikel Del Rosario about their trip…
• • June 30, 2020
Dr. Bock recording The Table podcast

Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Mark Yarborough discuss Christian leadership, focusing…
• • May 19, 2020
Dr. Mark Yarbrough standing at a podium speaking at DTS Chapel

The Priority of Heaven
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president-elect and VP of Academic Affairs, speaks about focusing our care and concern…
May 13, 2020
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Cultural Engagement: Travel In Egypt
Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Mark Yarbrough to discuss the…
• • November 14, 2019
Dr. Mark Yarbrough standing on stage speaking at DTS Preview Day

Why Seminary? Why DTS?
Dr Mark Yarbrough, vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of Bible Exposition, greets the prospective…
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October 15, 2019
Dr. Yarbrough, Dr. Bailey, and Dr. Bock recording The Table podcast

The Relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament
In this episode, Drs. Mark Yarbrough, Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Pastor Andy Stanley discuss…
• • • October 16, 2018
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