
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
