Pastor Mark Driscoll is set to release another book years after allegations of plagiarism surfaced. "Spirit-Filled Jesus: Live by His Power" will hit bookshelves in October this year.
In a press release, Driscoll stated that he hatched the book based on his experience in pastoring individuals who come to him for different problems. The new book will guide readers into achieving a life centered on Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.
"People often turn to self-help, and self-help, quite frankly, is of no help," the pastor said. "What we need is the Spirit's help. The Holy Spirit empowered the life of Jesus."
"Spirit-Filled Jesus" will also tackle his own painful experiences, as well as that of his wife, Grace. The book will delve into topics like family, relationships, emotional health, forgiveness and overcoming temptations. Charisma House will publish the book.
Driscoll's last book release was in 2013 with "A Call to Resurgence: Will Christianity Have a Funeral or a Future?" A year later, Driscoll stepped down as pastor of the Mars Hill Church in Seattle, which he co-founded in 1996, when allegations of plagiarism and bullying emerged.
Radio personality Janet Mefferd called out Driscoll for copying 14 pages of Peter Jones' book "Gospel Truth/Pagan Lies: Can You Tell the Difference?" in writing "A Call to Resurgence." The book's publisher Tyndale House, however, denied the allegations and Mefferd removed any proof of her accusations, such as her video interview with Driscoll, on her website. The Mars Hill Church also allegedly paid $200,000 so that Driscoll's book would appear on the best-seller list of the New York Times.
Following the controversy, Driscoll granted an emotional interview to reveal the details that led to the decision to leave Mars Hill. The pastor also apologized for the mistakes he made as the leader of the ministry.
Today, Driscoll is the pastor and founder of Trinity Church in Arizona. The church opened in 2016.
