Mark Driscoll gets standing ovation from Seattle church
Former Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll received a standing ovation yesterday from the congregation at Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek, near Seattle.
Driscoll, who resigned from the pastorate at Mars Hill last October following multiple scandals about his leadership style and questionable practices there, has been indicating a return to active ministry with a new website and appearances at Christian events.
Yesterday's appearance was his first in the Seattle area since his resignation and the implosion of the church, which closed at the end of the year. However, he has previously spoken of the toll taken on himself and his family by the events....