Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Mark Driscoll (former) — church closed
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Non-denominational
Service Times
N/A — church no longer exists
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
Pastor Credentials
Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Historically orthodox Trinitarian (Acts 29 alignment).
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Historically inerrantist via Acts 29 Reformed framework.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Famous for 'Real Men' emphasis pre-dissolution.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Historically Reformed, substitutionary atonement.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Historically complementarian (Driscoll emphasis).
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Church dissolved 2014 — Driscoll resigned amid documented leadership abuse allegations; cautionary case on pastoral accountability.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Historically expository.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Historically mission-focused via Acts 29 network.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Driscoll's rhetoric often pugilistic; controversial.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Formerly Acts 29 — dissolved. No current structure.
WARNING!
Assessment
Mars Hill Church in Seattle was a prominent Acts 29 megachurch led by Mark Driscoll until it dissolved in 2014 following Driscoll's resignation amid allegations of abusive leadership. This is a legacy entry — the church no longer exists. Driscoll later started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ. The Mars Hill story is a cautionary tale about pastoral accountability and church governance.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Legacy entry retained as cautionary tale. Church no longer exists.
No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
Seattle, WA
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