Mark M. Yarbrough
Mark Yarbrough began his tenure as the 6th president of DTS on July 1, 2020. He has served 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 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, TX.
Mark M. Yarbrough’s Books
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
Convocation Fall 2022
Convocation Ceremony Fall 2022
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…
The Kairos Moment
About two years ago, I had the distinct privilege of officiating the wedding of our oldest…
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…
Cultural Engagement Chapel – Unity and Diversity
Drs Mark Yarbrough, Tony Evans, Ramesh Richard, and Darrell Bock talk about racial unity and diversity…
Spiritual "Twalking"
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary and Bible Exposition Professor, takes listeners through Colossians…
Commemorating 9.11
On behalf of Dallas Theological Seminary, we pause to honor and commemorate the loss of so…
Ebenezer… and I Don't Mean Scrooge
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS, begins the fall semester with a message on trust and…
Meet Mark Yarbrough, DTS's Sixth President
In July 2020, Mark Yarbrough stepped into the highest leadership position at Dallas Theological Seminary. Even…
The Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
On April 9, 2021, Dallas Theological Seminary, surrounded by friends and delegates from around the country,…
The Inauguration Banquet for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Friends of the seminary, board member, fellow workers, and students came together on the evening of…
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:…
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…
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…
G50
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS, opens the spring semester with a view of Joseph that…
We Got a Job to Do
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of DTS and professor of Bible Exposition, begins the fall semester with…
Prayer for Dr. Mark Yarbrough
Please join the DTS family in the prayerful commissioning of Dr. Mark Yarbrough as he becomes…
Lessons From Egypt
In this episode Drs. Darrell Bock and Mark Yarbrough tell Mikel Del Rosario about their trip…
Leadership in Uncertain Circumstances
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Mark Bailey, and Mark Yarborough discuss Christian leadership, focusing…
The Priority of Heaven
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president-elect and VP of Academic Affairs, speaks about focusing our care and concern…
Cultural Engagement: Travel In Egypt
Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Mark Yarbrough to discuss the…
Why Seminary? Why DTS?
Dr Mark Yarbrough, vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of Bible Exposition, greets the prospective…
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…
We Will Remember
Dr. Mark Yarbrough, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Dean, & Associate Professor of Bible Exposition…
