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Michael Redfield is a current Mars Hill Church member. He recently posted a couple of lengthy comments on my blog which include his assessment of Mars Hill’s leaders, and their response to the recent crisis. They seem to express what many former and current members are saying to me. Redfield told me that he also … Continue reading “Mars Hill Church Member Speaks Out About Lost Trust”
It is my belief that the reason we have such poor giving by our Church is the lack of stewardship in the Church staff. Churches with excellent stewardship see greater giving because people know that every dollar they give will go towards the mission of the Church. It is very clear this has not been … Continue reading “Sutton Turner in 2012 on Mars Hill Church’s Financial Situation: “We are in a big mess””
Today, on the church website, Mars Hill Church leaders announced additional layoffs. On a page titled simply, “Financial Challenges,” church leaders said: Two weeks ago we shared in The Weekly some of the financial challenges we are facing at Mars Hill Church. While our church has been financially healthy for many years, we are now facing the … Continue reading “Mars Hill Church Announces More Layoffs; Blames People For Lack of Giving (UPDATED)”
According to sources last evening and in church this morning, Mars Hill pastors at four locations told their congregations that their church location would be closed or possibly closed in the near future. Mars Hill Downtown Seattle, and University of Washington District will be closed and asked to join Mars Hill Ballard. Mars Hill Phoenix, AZ will … Continue reading “Mars Hill Church to Close Three Locations; Another on Hold (UPDATED)”
Apparently Dustin Kensrue’s resignation letter (and perhaps this post today) sparked enough concern at Mars Hill Church to add a line to the Governance page of the church website. Earlier today, I noted Kensrue’s call for transparency and noted that the state of Washington and the ECFA require disclosure of bylaws to members. For Mars … Continue reading “Mars Hill Church Posts Bylaws”