Matt is a pastor, writer, speaker, and disciple of Jesus. Since 2010, Matt has served as the Senior Pastor at Eastbrook Church, an urban, multiracial church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Matt is married to Kelly, who has served in various ministry roles and operates her own spiritual direction practice, Hills & Valleys. Matt and Kelly are parents of three children, all in college or beyond.

Matt received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Christian Education from Wheaton College (IL), a Master of Divinity degree from Northern Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI) in connection with the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination.

Matt is the author of The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry (Eerdmans, 2026). Matt writes regularly on Substack and has written for various publications, including The Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Christianity Today, The Living Church, CT Pastors, and Relevant Magazine.

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Born and raised in India, Dr. Mark has dedicated more than two decades to shaping the future of Christian education. He cofounded his first Christian school at just 27 years of age and has since established multiple schools committed to academic excellence, biblical worldview, and transformational leadership.

Today, Dr. Mark serves as the Global Director for South Asia with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), providing strategic leadership to a network of more than 1,000 Christian schools across the region. Through his leadership, thousands of educators and hundreds of thousands of students are being equipped to pursue excellence, influence culture, and impact future generations through Christ-centered education. Now based in the United Kingdom with his wife, Vijeta, and their children, Trinity, Josiah, and Joel, Dr. Mark continues to champion educational innovation, leadership development, and Christ-centered transformation across South Asia and around the world.

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Dr. Mark Yarbrough began his tenure as the sixth president of Dallas Theological Seminary on July 1, 2020, continuing a legacy of leadership shaped by decades of service to the institution. Since joining DTS, he has served in numerous leadership and administrative capacities, bringing broad experience and a deep commitment to the seminary’s mission. In addition to his presidential responsibilities, he continues to teach as a professor of Bible Exposition, where his passion for Scripture and student development remains evident.

A seasoned pastor, scholar, and communicator of Scripture, he is committed to equipping students and believers with a deep, faithful understanding of God’s Word. His teaching emphasizes the unity of the Bible’s grand narrative and its theological richness, with a strong focus on careful exposition and practical application.

In addition to his presidential leadership, Dr. Yarbrough remains actively engaged in teaching and ministry through the Story of Scripture initiative, which seeks to help audiences understand the Bible as one cohesive account of God’s redemptive work. He is a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and academic settings, and has led educational tours to significant biblical regions around the world, helping bring the historical and cultural world of Scripture to life.

He is the author of several books, including The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith; Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale; How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor; and his forthcoming novel, The Battle for Heaven and Earth (November 2026).

Mark and his wife, Jennifer, are grateful for God’s continued faithfulness and the privilege of serving together in ministry.

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