Do you have any idea what the tithes and offerings are for a 4,000 member church? Georgie Silvarole is the backpack reporter for the USA TODAY Network in New York, covering everything from breaking news to feature pieces. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. He finds girls that he likes, and he gets them into a vulnerable position where they tell him everything, McDonald said. with that said, youre right. Nor does that attitude reflect in my posts. If anything they are a by product of intelligence. None of the townspeople knew they were part of a scheme to rob them of their lives. It understands that as Christ unconditionally loved us so must we love one another. Or is that just a oversight to twist scripture to support a false doctrine? 100% of travelers recommend this experience. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. Maybe that is why all of those charges were dropped. Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. Members have reported being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for money, gifts, and positions/titles/opportunities in the ministry. Send your wonderful presence and your fire on each one who reads this!!! It's only a matter of time before this mess of a church is shut down for good. My reference is based upon years of experience. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Do I need to prove this is really me, NO, because it doesnt matter. He stands up for God every day while in the secular world. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. PS before I go. In 2020, The Chapel hired MinistrySafe, a consulting company supported by law firm Love & Norris that provides third-party investigations of abuse allegations in Christian ministries, to conduct. That has been my point. We are all very capable of doing very sinful things. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. Service Times: Sunday: 10:00 am Thursday 7:30 pm That is simply an aspect of the case that has been passed along and like a game of telephone; the truth has been warped so uniformly that most believe the lie. For more, visit the website atwww.d2l.org. (h/t Pulpit Pimps) Pitts is bishop or apostle of the Cornerstone Global Network. Theres really no other option unless you want to be partakers of their sins. That access, and Aarums presence as anauthority figurein a Christian setting,helpedfoster the girls'spiritual and emotional dependence on him, clearing the way for further manipulation and inappropriate behavior, said Cheryl Chambers, a licensed mental health counselor with Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York. Mayor of Toledo, Department of Justice: Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse, http://crabwalk.com/2003/08/pastor-pitts/, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2000/08/30/Pastor-Pitts-charged-with-drunken-driving/stories/200008300021, https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. However, I dont need the copy to know its true. What does that person have to offer him? [24][25], Pitts is the second of four children to Eugene and Brenda Pitts. We can no longer afford silence while souls are being sifted like wheat with the help of false teachers. I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. Hes a great man with a past. I hope no one mistakes my devotion to the real Pastor Michael S. Pitts again! Okay. 2019. We're always working on improving, thanks for . Suppose someone was to lay out all that you, Josh, have done in the past 12 years, Im sure it would be somewhat less than flattering. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. 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From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. Yes, all these incidents do subtract from the validity of his message. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Dave: All those Biblical types you mention acknowledged theyd done something wrong. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. Is that your fruit dropping to the ground? Ferchenwas sufficiently concerned, he said, that heconfrontedAarum at the time about ending upalone in a space with someone of the opposite sex, which was prohibited underanother one ofthe Ranchs policies. BTW my name is Dan. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. Unless the church needs it, Pastor Pitts doesns ask us for it. I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. We believe they are telling the truth, The Chapel's lead pastor, Jerry Gillis, said in an interview with USA TODAY NETWORK reporters. Is the harvest less than the seed? Your response shows how ignorant you are. Its written in the Bible. In 2007 the Church severed all ties with Miller, who later filed bankruptcy and relocated. None agreed to interviews on the record for this story, and they didnot provide additional sources who would be willing to comment on the record. Pastor Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal is Back, Conservative Mag: Glenn Greenwald Hates America. The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. That email launcheda series of events, including atleast two separateinvestigations into Aarums conduct,and the involvement of law enforcement and state camp licensure officials. By his own mandate he could have stoned the woman caught in adultery. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. Pastor Michael was never conclusively identified at any of the locations of his charges. [7], Pitts has not attended seminary or theological college, but is self-taught from tapes, CDs, books, and other materials. Nor do I expect anyone to understand what its like to climb up out of a pit so dark that even IN the event the allegations were true against the Pastor Simply amazing. Maybe I wouldnt have listened anyway, who knows. Keep your money in your pocket, since you have a better use for it. But, I firmly believed I wasnt in a cult either.when I was involved. I am poor, but I live in the realm of reality and dont deceive myself into thinking that God wants me rich. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Ferrante, now 36 and living in Rush, Monroe County,eventuallybecamea full-time program directorat the Ranch, andsaid herepeatedlywitnessedphysically intimate momentsbetween Aarum andteenage girls, sometimes in deserted or secluded areas. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.). Lily, your bitterness is showing. Futhermore, you obviously did not really look into the Delta incident. He must be brushing up on his law. Also a fact I would assume the Pator knows. If you are the Pastor, your going to have to give me some more compelling evidence. Jennifer Adema,now 42 and living in Salt Lake City, Utah, alleges she wasinappropriatelytouched by Aarum onmissionstrips and at The Chapel in the 1990s. It's sad that now Bishop Pitt's daughter and her husband have been thrown under the bus to continue the legacy to bring harm to the people of God. Most people who have problems with the Cornerstone are not looking at it from a religious point of view. 48hr left. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. Of those, 21women alleging abuse and 27 individuals offering additional corroborating informationagreed to have their accounts reflected in the final report. He has nothing valuable to offer except false doctrinewhy is that so difficult for you to grasp? Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. The judge was SOOOO MAD! According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pitts was driving onUS 20A in western Lucas County just east of the county line when he stopped for a routine vehicle inspection. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. Bishop Michael Pitts is putting on yet another one of those grand, stratospheric type church conferences which boasts big, money making drawing cards like TD Jakes, Eddie Long and Paula White. I think not. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. ROFLMBO, yeah, do post it once more please, and while your at it, look up this verse: Matthew 5:22 BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO IS ANGRY WITH HIS BROTHER WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGEMENT. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. When a pastor resigns after his 77-church network is implicated in the largest evangelical sex abuse scandal to date, how long does it take for him to regain the trust of his colleagues? Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. My opinion. hmmmmmm, woulda never pegged her for a pastors wife, until I was actually told who she was. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. There will be false prophets, and we are never to follow man, but God only. Which I do. Its your site, do what you want to do. Something smells fishy here Here is a man of God who lavishes himself in fine gold, designer clothes, fancy cars, and ultimate living with a $440,000 home on 30+ acres and his own private jet? [1] Early life and career [ edit] Hewould frequentlysitalone withgirls,hishand ontheirthighs, former camp staffers said. Many former members believe that the church preys on underprivileged minorities, especially in the black and hispanic communities and those with lower socio-economic status. Thankyou Doug. Absolutely furious. That didnt seem right. In fact he apologized and said there was no excuse. Do you think these mega-churches he preaches at aernt paying him? I would be interested to know. The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. Although he will likely never be as popular as he once was, with the help of friends like Mohler, he can continue to speak and earn a four-digit speaker fee. I need to make one correction in my statements. Rest assured that he makes far more from his speaking engagements and book royalties than his salary from cornerstone. And Mohler has been just as steadfast a friend to Mahaney, using his influence to help promote Mahaneys work in the past with no signs that the lawsuitecaused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. Its not about that, it should be all about God. Ferrante said hewouldspeak toWes Aarum Sr.about Wayne Aarumshabitseight or nine more timesbefore leaving his position at Circle C.Wes Aarum Sr. died in March 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Im sure those that go looking for dirt on people find it amusing and helpful, however Ive learned if you go digging up the past all you get is dirty. Christ said the only person with the right to cast stones is someone who is without sin right? And I am a Christian. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. p.s. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 2 days ago. They criticize the fact the pastor lives in a nice house, but it was recently reported that the Diocese of Boston is selling the bishops mansion for $90 million dollars, significantly more than Pastor Pitts home, and an Oblate home here in Toledo is going for over $300,000. The Craziest Things Cornerstone Church Pastor John Hagee Has Ever Said By San Antonio Current Staff Pastor John Hagee of Cornerstone Church has been the victim of #fakenews in the past, sure,. Its so easy to stand outside a situation and form opinions based on the malarky that the media puts out there, as well as the gossip of others. So, yeah, I certainly dont say God unless Im saying it to speak to Him, or talking about Him to someone else. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. Isnt it funny how when you type michael pitts into the search field of this site you get links to go and look at his books at Barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. Why dont you make meaningful comments or not make any at all. Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. The deal threw out several charges of indecent exposure. We, as Christians ALL have a code of behavior we are to follow. Yep, I think they are one in the same. Maybe you need to brush up on your law. Learn more. I thought this forum died, if you have a problem with Pastor Michael Pitts, take it the Lord in prayer. It wasnt until this year that I saw (these moments)for the evil that they really are, McDonaldsaid in a recording of the meeting. He is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and oversees the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of over 150 churches throughout the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa and the UK. Are you pushed to bring people to church and invite so many per month? Thats it! As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. He said,I loved you guys and viewed you as my own children. A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. Of course, Pitts was able to continue putting on his grand conferences because no one really knew that he was showing his private parts to little boys on a golf course. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. Take Care, Please do ask. How are church leaders selected? Thanks. It says that at judgement they will stand before Jesus saying didnt we prophesy in your name, etc. Over the next 8 years the church invested over $800,000 into the station, eventually purchasing 37% ownership. Ive seen those same patterns. Thats your defensiveness rising up in you. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. The trooper said he smelled alcohol, and did a field sobriety test. The . But for the record, I am a pastors wife. If this kind of a critical error could be made it is obvious that this man is an idiot who is incapable of trustworthy testimony because he may have forgotten what day it was! It is easy to criticize the Cornerstone Church and Pitts until you analyze the situation. So the vampires gave it to them. Charlton wrote here on RD back in March: Thesuit has been filed not only on behalf of the individual plaintiffs [8 at this point], but also on behalf of a much larger class of people allegedly abused as minors in SGM, who do not wish to come forward with their stories. He ran his hands over her shorts and up her thigh,toward her crotch, andslidhis fingers against her outer labia. Sorry you didnt have a great experience with us. Ive been to Cornerstone, have you? Most of the more critical opponents of Pastor Pitts are memebers of other churches or never been to nobodys church. He also formed deep emotional bonds with these girls,acting as a father figure and maintaining a constant stream of intimacy and adoration, according to the women alleging abuse. Toledo Bar Hunt: Holy Toledo, it's a Bar Hunt! Jennifer Adema alleges that Wayne Aarum touched her inappropriately, including pressing his groin into her back, while he was a youth pastor and she was a youth group member at The Chapel in the 1990s. He just pleged another 750 million over the next five years. In this December 2020 file photo, the Rev. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. As I said, Google didnt turn up any notice of said difficulties. God Bless Pastor Pitts and the whole Cornerstone Family, I myself have benefited greatly from the annointing spirit that overflows beyond the walls of Cornerstone. Who was without sin Christ was! But thanks, you did give me some thoughts. Im down-trodden that we have found a place to BB-Q those who try to serve a living God. Thank You Lord for all that you are doing in my life and in the lives of those who you have called and anointed for this season!!! They arent true, and if you want to believe bad about someone, then you will. Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. Unlike the other incidents hes accused of, at Delta Pitts was actually caught on the scene! Obviously, he is above reproach. I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. The USA TODAY NETWORKs requests for comment from McDonald's lawyers were not returned. He never gave them any inkling of an idea either, since he wanted to keep the door open for them so he would know what they were up to. I know that Im not perfect I have done and said things that I wish I can take back but I cant there is nothing you can do but Ask God for forgiveness. Nice try whoever you are. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. Leadership at both The Chapel and Circle C Ranch, and also Aarum himself, have beenconfronted withconcerns abouthisconductat least 20 times since 1997, according to excerpts from Aarums employee personnel file at The Chapel, andinterviews with youth group members at The Chapel,Circle C staff and pastors in the Western New York area. Its so much more damaging than you could realize, especially at such a young age,said Michelle Poulsen, 38, who alleges Aarum initiatedphysically and emotionallyintimatemomentswith her when she was a teenage youth group member at The Chapel. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. Devan ODierno told the USA Today Network that Wayne Aarum was physically inappropriate with her, including placing his hands on her bottom while hugging her tightly in an empty room, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in the 2000s. It was the best decision Ive ever made. Does this make him righteous? Pastors at The Chapel spent most of last yeararranging orsupportingmeetings between Chapel staff, Aarum orCircle C board members,and the growing number of women alleging Aarums abuse. Just wanted to throw that in there. I honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. touchy touchy arent we? I trust his teaching. (except my cousin). How is Charlotte this time of year, anyway? Pitts might be able to pull an I was out of the country claim on those, since he was never conclusively identified at several of those locations.) None righteous, no not one. About this app. I do believe in God. Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. Cornerstone Church, Maumee, Ohio. If he and his congregation have donated gifts to the inner city children, why not donate a house, car, jewelry and money to MY family who work so hard for the things they are struggling to get instead of lining their pockets with Fools gold? Several of these individuals specifically said Aarum didnotfollow a widely known Circle C Ranchpolicyaboutavoiding bodily contact between members of the opposite sex. Not someone who looked like Pastor Pitts the good man himself, driving his own car! Contact Sarah at STADDEO@Gannett.com. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. Appreciate the feedback. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published astatement of supportfor Mahaney, calling him our friend and a vast influence for good. The statement claimed that Mahaney was not charged with any credible, serious, and direct wrongdoing. Thus, they wrote, we, along with many others, refused to step away from C.J. The Cattaraugus County Sheriffs Office opened aninvestigation into this case in early 2021 after Norris contacted them regarding the allegations, according to police reports. TOLEDO, OH - This will not be easy on the eyes. Pitts has been found guilty ofdriving under the influence once before. On the contrary, he is a manipulative, arrogant man. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? What are you doing here? A line up would have been nice. A USA TODAY NETWORK investigation found thatAarum, 55,touchedat least 16teenage girls inappropriately, some on multiple occasions, according to their firsthand accounts. Why is it that since he has a big church, hes doing great things? And others here. Hi Romesha, You want to argue a point that is mute. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If he didnt do these things, then you have nothing to worry about, right? I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. Theres some thoughts to ponder Julie. I thought you were done. Thats an improper assumption on your part. . I WAS in fact looking for some past info. Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. [9] Pitts has preached at the annual Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance conference several times,[10] as well as in Mexico and at annual meetings in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. You are right, I notice something about Toledo Area. Besides, Ive said repeatedly, (if you care to look), that God will deal with Pitts, and Im really sick to death of the whole thing. But he didnt. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. Get Involved. Here you will find a variety of messages from Phil and Meredith Ryburn and the team at Cornerstone C. In 1997, he faced eight counts of public indecency and seven counts of criminal trespass, linked to a series of incidents in which a man matching Pastor Pitts description was reported exposing himself to people in places like a local park and a Wal-Mart parking lot. San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. Men will rise and men will fall but the one I came to preach about is JESUS! (Of course, I hadnt to surf in secret and never told anyone at church that I was questioning the church) I felt like I had become so obsessed/convinced that I was in the one, true church that I couldnt leave or I would surely lose my salvation. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? CEO of M.A.P.S. If you are an currently an enabler of Michael Pitts, I urge you to immediately discontinue sowing seeds (aka giving him money), attending his conferences or warming the benches at his local theater church. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. (408) 315-6880. The focus is to keep people intimidated and blinded to the real issues. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. A subpoena is what you and your understudy degree are referring to which is: a formal order commanding a person to appear in court under penalty. The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. He was released over the weekend. oh, and kat? Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. Other wise, get over me. As I said before, I posted this stuff online precisely because it wasnt available anywhere else, and people considering joining his church had a right to get all sides of the argument. Share this story. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! Pastor Pitts pled guilty to trespassing. NOT GODS!! Well I amy also be surprised your a pastors wife seeing as you gossip on an online forum about other pastors wives. Inever meant to make you feel uncomfortable.. He has never done these things, and dont believe the garbage you hear about offerings and services etc etc. Soyou be the judge, is someone righteous base on what they do, or what they believe? The boys identified him in person, right there! Im beginning to feel like Im back in High School here. May God richly bless you all! Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. Just excuses. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. So thats why, on this page, Ive posted a few old articles from my old newspaper. For me, it doesnt matter if he did what he has been accused of As T.F. Given the lack of critical response to the appearance, Mahaney will likely feel more comfortable returning to the broader evangelical conference circuit. I have to say tooI Love Denny Schafer. Please let this die. JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO. I can tell you for a fact a number of things. Where did the pastor go? He does not take money from us that the Lord doesnt tell us to give. What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? Do you know someone connected to The Chapel or Circle C Ranch? These environments are often helped by a network of oblivious, passive or complicit supporters or followers who dont report the perpetrators actions, saidMinette Drumwright, a professor and researcher at the University of Texas at Austin who has studied workplace harassment. The USA TODAY Network attempted to obtain any relevant reportsfiled on Wayne Aarum fromtheOffice of Children and Family Servicesunder the Freedom of Information Law. Several women, including McDonald and Ashley Scibilia, 37, of Grand Island, separately remember him touching their crotches or inner thighs over their clothes while sitting in semi-public areas. It is not Bill Gates billions of dollars in donations that makes him righteous. He stood in harms way to protect Gods people, he faced death and peril to protect Gods peoplehe was righteous. By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. Its a vicious cycle of those individuals always feeling inadequate and that they have no faith. At the age of 14, Pitts felt called to become a preacher. I find it painstakingly difficult to believe he would post as Mike Pitts on this firum, because he wouldnt Once again, nice try. If you are worried about losing your standard of living because disability wont pay what your salary is you can have the church buy you a parsonage and pay for it the church can lease you vehicles.
