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Pastor Mark Driscoll, who founded Mars Hill Church, issued a statement on his Web site saying he hasn't changed his philosophy about women's roles, but he was "sad and sorry to hear that various ...

Mars Hill Church celebrated its 10-year anniversary Sunday. Mike Kane/P-I. Congregants, including Jennifer Carson, second from left, ... quoting Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.