{"id":5283,"date":"2021-12-10T18:36:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T02:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaymenslounge.com\/?p=5283"},"modified":"2021-12-11T14:45:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T22:45:46","slug":"an-open-letter-to-listeners-of-the-rise-fall-of-mars-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelaymenslounge.com\/an-open-letter-to-listeners-of-the-rise-fall-of-mars-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"An Open Letter to Listeners of \u201cThe Rise & Fall of Mars Hill\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cAspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs.\u201d<\/p>

– St. Paul<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mark Driscoll, based upon the charges brought against him from Mars Hill leaders and members, was unfit to be a pastor, but, if you didn\u2019t attend Mars Hill, is that any of your business? What is your role (if any) in this painful experience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When words are many, transgression is not lacking,<\/em> but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.<\/em> – Proverbs 10:19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIND YOUR OWN AFFAIRS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul tells the Christians in Thessalonica to \u201caspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders.\u201d I\u2019m not sure the creators or listeners of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast have heeded this divine council. In one of his letters to Timothy, Paul identifies the certain type of carnal ladies who are prone to \u201cbe idlers, going about from house to house [podcast to podcast?], and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies.\u201d Are we being those ladies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DWELL ON THE LOVELY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.\u201d This command, if obeyed, would almost single-handedly silence the Rise and Fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAILURE PORN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jon Tyson, in the context of Christianity Today\u2019s podcast \u201cThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill\u201d said \u201cThere is a fine line between cautionary tales and failure porn\u2026\u201d The podcast feels more like a tabloid that uncovers the latest celebrity gossip, and the anticipation for it is similar to that of the groveling that took place for a new episode of the Game of Thrones or the Mandalorian. Liam Thatcher<\/a> sees it this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am increasingly perturbed by the cult following that is developing around it. The drooling anticipation that fills my Twitter timeline ahead of each episode. The cries of \u201cI can\u2019t wait\u201d, or \u201cI need<\/em> the next episode NOW!\u201d The eager anticipation of what new controversies the next instalment may unveil. The plethora of mocking memes that get shared after each installment.<\/p>

That\u2019s not normal for religious journalism.<\/p>

It\u2019s normal for reality TV.<\/p>

It\u2019s normal for celebrity gossip.<\/p>

It\u2019s normal for addictions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

WAS MARK DRISCOLL YOUR PASTOR? IF NOT, WALK AWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.\u201d Proverbs 3:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Driscoll has done much wrong. He has hurt many. Therefore, he should have had charges brought against him. He should have been in the pipeline of Church Discipline from the members and clergy of Mars Hill Church. And he was!!! The biblical way to address Mark Driscoll\u2019s (and any wayward saint\u2019s) folly and wickedness is prescribed in the Bible and was, in fact, in place by Mars Hill Church (now, of course, he didn\u2019t receive their council or rebuke and path to restoration \u2013 instead he started another church, but more on that below). Herman Bavinck makes it clear how Driscoll should have been (and was, as far as they were able) handled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, if anyone has been insulted or unjustly treated by his brother, he must first seek to win him over by rebuking him personally, then by rebuking him in the presence of two or three witnesses, finally by rebuking him on behalf of the entire church; and only if all this does not bring about the desired result, the insulted one (\u03c3\u03bf\u03b9, soi, you [sing.]; v. 17) may view him as he would a pagan or a tax collector; then he has tried every available remedy with him and is free of his blood. Such a judgment, then, has power in heaven. This is the ordinary way by which discipline in the church according to Jesus\u2019s command must be conducted.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

There you have it; at the end of the day, since Driscoll didn\u2019t submit to the correction from the leaders of Mars Hill, then the next step was to excommunicate him (which they were on the path to do, and would have since he, as far as I can tell, never repented) and place him outside the church treating him as you would a pagan. Here is Calvin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If anyone either stubbornly rejects such admonitions or shows that he scorns them by persisting in his own vices, after having been admonished a second time in the presence of witnesses, Christ commands that he be called to the tribunal of the church, that is, the assembly of the elders, and there be more gravely admonished as by public authority, in order that, if he reverences the church, he may submit and obey.  If he is not even subdued by this but perseveres in his wickedness, then Christ command that, as a despiser of the church, he be removed from the believers’ fellowship.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

All that to say; there is a biblical way to deal with disqualified pastors and that way was put in place by Mars Hill Church (even though Mark didn\u2019t receive it). Since this is true, there is no need, or precedent, for Christianity Today (or anyone) to get involved and adding to the steps already laid out in Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, if you personally (or someone you know who needs an advocate) were on the receiving end of Mark\u2019s disqualifying sins, you should have, and still can follow these steps (in fact, you still can, and should, reach out to his new church, after you have tried to reach out to him first, if you desire), following the prescribed manner given from above. If, however you were not personally on the receiving end of Mark\u2019s disqualifying sins, then, \u201cmind your own affairs\u201d (1 Thessalonians 4:11) and remember Proverbs 20:3 when we are told \u201cIt is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.\u201d We would do well to, instead of listening to the tabloids on Driscoll, instead listened to the wisdom from Provers 26:17 that warns the thirsty-for-entertainment listening ear that \u201cWhoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC SIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did Mark Driscoll sexually exploit someone? If so, let the church and the authorities know at once! Was someone a victim of assault and battery from the hand of Mark Driscoll? If so, shout that from the rooftops and have him defrocked pay in court! Did Mark Driscoll talk down to you, cuss and shout at you, humiliate you, silence you, lord it over you, manipulate you, offend you, annoy you, put words in your mouth, or anything else diabolical (but not illegal)? Then, that belongs in the sphere of the Church! And not just any church, but the local church that it happened, namely, Mars Hill! And, as we mentioned above, that did happen \u2013 all these charges were brought against him. The steps were taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might say, \u201cI didn\u2019t attend Mars Hill, but I listened to all of his sermons, I read all of his books, and I was affected!\u201d Was there anything in what you read illegal?! If so, shout it from the rooftops! Did you disagree with him, his tone and theology and conclusions? Then, stop reading the book and maybe shoot him an email! Was it heresy of the highest order that you read in those pages? Then, email him, and if no response perhaps reach out to his current church or write the publishers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“BUT HE WAS A PUBLIC FIGURE, SO THE PUBLIC CAN REBUKE HIM<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Driscoll, in addition to being a local pastor of a local church, was also a “public figure.” He wrote books for the “public” (those not in his local Church care). Ok, fair enough, if then his public books, or public para-church activities, (Acts 29, cspeaking at para-church conferences, etc.) then, indeeed, he is open to public rebuke in those areas. However, just because he was a public FIGURE, doesnt mean everything that man does is your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Clooney is a public figure and he puts himself “out there” for the public in his movies, cameos, red carpet appearances, interviews, etc., but just because he is a public figure (famous), it doesn’t mean that the fact that all his private business is open to the public (unless it is illegal activity). If he has a huge wart on his butt (that he wants to keep but his wife thinks should be removed and his kids are embarrassed about) is that any of your business? You might be interested in hearing the story of his gross wart and how it’s shaped like the state of Texas (and maybe in the second episode about how it smelled like gouda cheese), but, is none of your business. Its the business of George, his family and his doctors and nurses in his local physicians office. Just because someone is a public figure doesn’t mean that everything about their life is publicified-life is game for you to weigh in on (even if the information is readily available for your consumption and enjoyment and even if you think that warts are ugly and he should get that thing zapped off). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE CHURCH SPHERE AND THE PARA-CHURCH SPHERE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christianity Today and Mike Cosper are NOT church but para-church labors. The Laymens Lounge is NOT church. Christianity Today, Mike Cosper, myself, and The Laymens Lounge are para-church labors. Mark’s books, Mark’s interviews, Mark’s Acts29 labors, etc. are PARA-CHURCH labors and are open to any manner of Christian critique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUT HE DID ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WITH FINANCES AND SHADY BOOK SALES STUFF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then let the church know, yet they already know! Let the authorities know, yet they too were already notified, and it was investigated! If legal justice was still not served, by all means, shout it from the rooftops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBUT I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM IT\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve heard of people who were high on peyote and the Lord was pleased to use that diabolical drug for good. Sometimes the Lord uses drugs to teach his children, but that doesn’t mean we should all go to the desert and get wasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

t best, remember Proverbs 10:2 \u201cTreasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death\u201d and at worst, \u201cThe Pharisee [and podcast subscriber], standing by himself [with his headphones on], prayed thus: \u2018God, I thank you that I am not like other men [especially that narcissist Mark Driscoll], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBUT HE HASN\u2019T REPENTED!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then don\u2019t attend his church (and if you so see him in person treat him as one outside of the faith).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITS SAD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driscoll was a jerk, unfit for ministry, any many people were hurt but him. Yet, for these failings it\u2019s still just sad to have a dedicated podcast that chronicles his demise (could not we all have a podcast on the carnage in our wake?). Maybe I would wish an expose on my worst enemy, but I wouldn\u2019t wish it on someone whom I have never met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Driscoll is someone\u2019s son, husband, and dad. I get sad when I hear that someone doesn\u2019t want me to come to their birthday party just cause there\u2019s not enough room in the car, but can you imagine having your dirty laundry (or the dirty laundry of someone you love) actually trending on Twitter? Let he who is without sin be the first to hit play. Perhaps Driscoll is so in love with himself that he doesn\u2019t care, or perhaps he is a real human being just like you and I: \u201cA man\u2019s spirit will endure sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abraham Kuyper, in the context of a congregation\u2019s working through failed leadership, sets the tone well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All this should proceed in an atmosphere that embodies a spirit of sadness rather than complacency in the hearts of all, so that in the end people will be led to confession of guilt, find comfort in their sorrow, and find peace in their dismay through earnest supplication to God.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

LOVE YOUR ENEMIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driscoll was a jerk, Driscoll was disqualified from being a pastor, Driscoll hurt people, and so it\u2019s that\u2019s all the more reason that he needs the work of the Spirit in his life (is it not the sick who need the doctor?!). What if Mark Driscoll repented?! What if he stepped down from his current position, connected again with those who were in leadership and finished his restoration process?! What a modern prodigal tale that would be! Dear fellow Christians – perhaps instead of burying him under shame and hours of (true) podcast material, we instead flood the heavens with prayer for Mark? Instead of listening to that next episode, perhaps you bow your head and pray the Lord would do a mighty work. He knocked Saul off his high-horse and what\u2019s to say he can\u2019t do the same with Mark Driscoll?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us pray!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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