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 love for the classroom draws him to the Bible Exposition department where he serves as Professor. Along with his responsibilities of leading DTS, he serves as an elder of Centerpoint Church in Mesquite and travels extensively leading tours and speaking at conference centers. Mark has recently authored Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale and Tidings of Comfort and Joy. He has been married for 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

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
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

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