DALLAS THEological seminary
PRESIDENT'S GATHERING
APRIL 10-13, 2025 • Charleston, SC
A weekend of purpose within the charm of Charleston
You are invited to join President Mark Yarbrough and the Dallas Theological Seminary family for a transformative time together at the beautiful Hotel Bennett in Charleston, SC.
During the President’s Gathering, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the ministry of special guest speakers, engage in Spirit-led worship, and open the Word with renowned teachers.
Plus, spend a long weekend in Christ-centered fellowship with others who share your faith and catch a glimpse of what we believe the future holds for the Seminary as we continue to serve the Lord and those He has called.
Special Guests and Speakers
Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Dove Awards, five GRAMMY® Awards, an American Music Award, and 50 #1 singles, he has sold more than sixteen million albums, including ten Gold or Platinum, and received the BMI Icon Award. He is also a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans.
Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Dove Awards, five GRAMMY® Awards, an American Music Award, and 50 #1 singles, he has sold more than sixteen million albums, including ten Gold or Platinum, and received the BMI Icon Award. He is also a best-selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story. As a vocal supporter of adoption, Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization that helps restore the hope of a family to orphans.
Malcolm Gill
Malcolm Gill received his ThM and PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary and is lead pastor at Multicultural Bible Ministry in Sydney, Australia. Prior to pastoral ministry, Malcolm taught preaching at Dallas Theological Seminary and Sydney Missionary Bible College. Malcolm is married to Tamara and is the father of Annabel, Adam, and Zara. Mal enjoys spending time with people from other cultures, particularly if food is involved.
Malcolm Gill received his ThM and PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary and is lead pastor at Multicultural Bible Ministry in Sydney, Australia. Prior to pastoral ministry, Malcolm taught preaching at Dallas Theological Seminary and Sydney Missionary Bible College. Malcolm is married to Tamara and is the father of Annabel, Adam, and Zara. Mal enjoys spending time with people from other cultures, particularly if food is involved.
Crawford Loritts
Crawford Loritts is the president and founder of Beyond Our Generation and is committed to shaping the next generation of Christian leaders. He has been a church planter, served 27 years with Cru, and 15 years as senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Loritts has ministered in much of the world, as well as Super Bowls, the NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon. He has authored 9 books, hosted two national radio programs, received five honorary doctorates, and serves on several boards. He and his wife, Karen, have been featured speakers at FamilyLife marriage conferences.
Crawford Loritts is the president and founder of Beyond Our Generation and is committed to shaping the next generation of Christian leaders. He has been a church planter, served 27 years with Cru, and 15 years as senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Loritts has ministered in much of the world, as well as Super Bowls, the NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon. He has authored 9 books, hosted two national radio programs, received five honorary doctorates, and serves on several boards. He and his wife, Karen, have been featured speakers at FamilyLife marriage conferences.
Michael Ortiz
Dr. Michael Ortiz serves as Vice President for Global Ministries and Associate Professor of Missiology and Intercultural Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. He oversees the Seminary’s language programs (Chinese and Spanish), International student development, and discipleship initiatives. He also leads the DTS Global Institute, the research on global pastoral training, and the worldwide training of pastoral leaders through DTS.
Richard & Gina Kingsmore
Dove award nominee Richard Kingsmore has been arranging, orchestrating, and producing music for over 30 years. His name is associated worldwide with quality arrangements for choir, orchestra, praise band, and piano. Richard and Gina lead worship at conferences, churches, and various worship events, both nationally and internationally.
Dove award nominee Richard Kingsmore has been arranging, orchestrating, and producing music for over 30 years. His name is associated worldwide with quality arrangements for choir, orchestra, praise band, and piano. Richard and Gina lead worship at conferences, churches, and various worship events, both nationally and internationally.
Rebecca Carrell
Rebecca Carrell is, in order of importance, a joyful Jesus follower, wife to Mike, mother to Caitlyn and Nick, Bible teacher, conference speaker, author, and award-winning broadcaster. After spending over twenty years on the radio in Dallas/Fort Worth, she now mentors and instructs students at Dallas Theological Seminary in the Media Arts & Worship and Educational Ministries and Leadership Departments as she works toward her Doctorate in Educational Ministry.
Rebecca Carrell is, in order of importance, a joyful Jesus follower, wife to Mike, mother to Caitlyn and Nick, Bible teacher, conference speaker, author, and award-winning broadcaster. After spending over twenty years on the radio in Dallas/Fort Worth, she now mentors and instructs students at Dallas Theological Seminary in the Media Arts & Worship and Educational Ministries and Leadership Departments as she works toward her Doctorate in Educational Ministry.
Mark Yarbrough
Dr. Mark Yarbrough serves as the sixth president of DTS and is a professor of Bible Exposition. Mark has coauthored and recorded multiple songs/albums and has presented at conferences on biblical and pastoral themes. He has written several books including How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor and Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale. Mark also serves as an elder at Centerpoint Church. He has been married for 30 years to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and they have four adult children and one son-in-law.
Dr. Mark Yarbrough serves as the sixth president of DTS and is a professor of Bible Exposition. Mark has coauthored and recorded multiple songs/albums and has presented at conferences on biblical and pastoral themes. He has written several books including How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor and Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale. Mark also serves as an elder at Centerpoint Church. He has been married for 30 years to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, and they have four adult children and one son-in-law.
Hotel Bennett • Charleston, SC
