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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David Adkins moved to London in 1993 to study Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, UCL. He also holds an MA in Sculpture at Wimbledon School of Art, London.

David joined Thames Christian School (thameschristianschool.org.uk) as a part-time art teacher in 2003 when the school had been running for three years. He became Deputy Head in 2009 and has since been involved in almost every aspect of the school's development. The school has gradually expanded, and in 2022 Thames moved into a new building, enabling the curriculum to broaden and a Sixth Form to be established. At present, David oversees the curriculum and teaching and learning. David is passionate about creativity within education.

David is married to Philippa and they have three adult children, each of whom studied at Thames. He is on the leadership team of Commonwealth Church and is excited to see the Kingdom of God advancing.

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Amanda Forbes, VP of Christ-Centered Education

Amanda has over 15 years of experience in international development and education, working closely with leaders and students globally. Besides her role at Edify, she advises Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership. Before Edify, Amanda co-founded Trinity Education, a nonprofit dedicated to making Christ-centered higher education accessible worldwide through community-based blended learning. She has taught at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and launched two international education advising businesses in India.

Amanda specializes in curriculum development for diverse learners, including projects funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Women Leaders of Tomorrow program in Pakistan. She served as an Associate Editor for Reconsidering Development and helped initiate an interdisciplinary grant-funded project at the University of Minnesota. She is writing her first book on nonprofit leadership in the Majority World. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative and International Development Education from the University of Minnesota, an M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University, and a B.A. from Pepperdine University. Amanda is married to Eric, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and they are raising two young children.

Godfrey Lugoloobi, VP of East African Programs

Godfrey became Edify’s Vice President of East Africa in 2022. He first joined Edify in August 2013 as a Christian Transformation and Training Officer. Later, he became Rwanda Program Director and launched Edify’s Uganda operations as Country Director in 2019. Before Edify, Godfrey spent five years mentoring, coaching leadership, and teaching English at Cornerstone Leadership Academy. He is involved in Africa Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF), which forms the youth branch of the prayer breakfast movement in Eastern Africa, and he served as Rwanda Chapter coordinator.

Godfrey has a BSc. in Electronics and Telecommunication with honors from Kigali Institute of Science and Technology and an MBA from Colorado Christian University. He is passionate about developing leaders and inspiring others to achieve their potential. He is married to Poulyn, and they have two children, Paul and Lynn.

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