Pastor Mark Driscoll and the leadership team of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, have announced that legal action may be pursued against former ministry leaders who recently resigned from the church and launched plans for a new congregation.
The dispute centers on the resignations of Caleb and Jill Glennie, along with Julie Krombein, who previously served in leadership roles within Trinity Church's men's and women's ministries.
In a statement shared with congregants, Driscoll revealed that Caleb Glennie resigned from his position as Real Men Pastor while Krombein stepped down as director of the church's Real Women ministry. According to church leadership, the resignations were effective immediately and were connected to plans to plant a new church.
Driscoll accused Glennie of engaging in conduct that he believes disqualifies him from pastoral ministry. The statement alleges that Glennie refused to participate in a ministry transition process, requested six months of severance pay, encouraged staff members to leave Trinity Church, and improperly used church resources.
Church leaders also alleged that contact information associated with the Real Men and Real Women ministries was taken and used to solicit church members to support the new ministry effort. Driscoll stated that both the Glennie and Krombein families would be contacted by legal counsel regarding the alleged misuse of ministry contact lists.
"We rebuke Caleb and urge him to repent of sin patterns that has disqualified him as a pastor," the statement declared.
The conflict represents a significant leadership challenge for Trinity Church, where both ministries have played prominent roles in the church's discipleship efforts. Caleb Glennie had served as pastor of the church's Real Men ministry since November 2023, overseeing gatherings focused on biblical teaching, prayer, and spiritual growth for men. Krombein directed the Real Women ministry, which provides worship, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship opportunities for women in the congregation.
In their communication to church members, Driscoll and the leadership team cited Acts 20:28-31, warning against individuals who seek to draw disciples away from the church.
At the time of publication, no public response from Glennie, Krombein, or their representatives had been reported regarding the allegations. The claims outlined by Trinity Church remain allegations and have not been independently verified.
The situation marks the latest controversy involving Driscoll, the founder of Trinity Church and former pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. Church members have been asked to pray for the congregation, its leadership, and all those involved as the dispute unfolds.
