Mark Yarbrough

Mark Yarbrough

Vice President for Communications; Associate Academic Dean for External Education; Assistant Professor of Bible Exposition

B.S., Bible and Christian Education, Dallas Christian College, 1993; Th.M., Bible Exposition (Academic Ministries), Dallas Theological Seminary, 1996; Ph.D., Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2008.

Prior to coming to Dallas Seminary in 2001 as research assistant to the president, Dr. Yarbrough served in a wide range of positions at Dallas Christian College including Professor of Biblical Studies, Vice President for Student Development, and Vice President for Enrollment Management. As Vice President for Communications and Associate Academic Dean for External Education at DTS, Dr. Yarbrough has spearheaded development of the Seminary’s online education program—including the recent Chinese initiative. He also oversees general communication with the media and interacts within the world of technology, relating to higher education. His love for the classroom draws him to the Bible Exposition department, where he also serves as an Assistant Professor. A member of the pastoral team at Centerpoint Church in Mesquite, Texas, he is a frequent conference and seminar speaker. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Kayla, Jacob, Kayci, and Joseph.

Books:

Journal Articles:

  1. "“Technically Speaking . . .”." Connection, DTS Alumni Publication (2006).
  2. "“When God Doesn’t Heal”." Christianity Today (2004).
  3. "“Isaiah 61:1-2 and the Jubilee Theme in Luke 4:17-21”." Conference presenter at ETS (1999).
  4. "“A Life Well Lived” ." Word and Work (1997).