Ex-Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll Launches New Church on Easter

Mark Driscoll, the former pastor of Mars Hill Church, plans to hold Easter Sunday services at his new church in Scottsdale, Arizona.

According to his website, the building housing The Trinity Church can accommodate 1,400 people, Christianity Today  reports.

Driscoll resigned as lead pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, last October, surprising leaders of the mega church.

Prior to the announcement, Driscoll had been on a two-month leave of absence while church elders investigated a series of formal charges.

In statement on the church website, the Board of Overseers accused Driscoll of arrogance, a quick temper, and harsh speech.

"Pastor Mark has never been charged with any immorality, illegality or heresy. Most of the charges involved attitudes and behaviors reflected by a domineering style of leadership," the statement read.

The elders said they were surprised to receive his letter of resignation.

"It would be best for the health of our family, and for the Mars Hill family, that we step aside from further ministry at the church," Driscoll wrote, according to the Board of Overseers.