When I read Mark Driscoll’s resignation letter, I couldn’t help but reflect on this Bible story. I am not accusing Mark of being the embodiment of Saul, or that he “Raves like a madman in the house” or tried to impale any staff or friends with sharp projectiles.
Mark Driscoll, the larger-than-life megachurch pastor who has been accused of plagiarism, bullying and an unhealthy ego that alienated his most devoted followers, resigned from his Seattle church Tuesday (Oct. 14), according to a document obtained by RNS.