We believe they are telling the truth, The Chapel's lead pastor, Jerry Gillis, said in an interview with USA TODAY NETWORK reporters. Lily, your bitterness is showing. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Benton who lived and worked in Toledo for some time said he was dismayed that there was little information on Pitts sexual malfunctions on the internet. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. so I dont sweat the small stuff. no problem Julie if anyone wants to know the TRUTH about Pastor Pitts e-mail me at hockeyjk@yahoo.com lets just say I have an inside connection. Pastor Pitts doesnt need to explain himself here, nor has he ever done so! He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. I donot follow him I follow Christ If its not to Gods glory, it would fail. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. Why dont you do a search to find out what Michael really believes. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! It took a lot of time and complete separation to finally make the decision to break away and stay away. Meanwhile,Adema, who alleged abuse from Aarum in the 1990s at The Chapel,confronted Aarum himself over a video callin early 2020. He is just a man. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. The sermon was well rounded and I felt that it was relatable to current times and people situtations. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. A legal warrant. Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. Circle C Ranch, founded by Aarums father, Wes Aarum Sr., in 1968and still operated bythe Aarumfamily,welcomesthousands of children every summer and hosts church youth retreats in the winter months. Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. It would not square with what I know his character is. pastor pitts - Crabwalk The organizations legal counsel at the time, Julia Hilliker, a partner at major Western New York law firm Hodgson Russ LLP,investigated the initial abuse claims. I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. For MANY reasons. The Bible mention false prophets. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. He certainly never earned any understudy degrees. If I got fired, who was going to stand in the gap?. Can you walk away from the church today if you dont agree with whats being taught or do you feel like they have you so wrapped that you would have to sneak away and break all connections? Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. You may choose to wrap yourself in deception and lies and your bitterness like you obviously have, but you need to keep it to yourself. Sexual abuse prevention organization Darkness to Light operates a toll-free number for individuals, children or adults, in the U.S. who need local information and resources about sexual abuse. Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. They are by-products of being worshipped and idolized. GEORGIE SILVAROLE, Tina Yee, NEW YORK STATE TEAM. I WAS in fact looking for some past info. I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. San Antonio megachurch pastor's brother accused of sexually abus - KENS He is a man, after all. He left his position at the Ranch in 2011. 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. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal? There are others who have gambled everything doing far lesstell me why Pitts would be above it??? Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. 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.) Let the mean rest? Maybe you should go to Cornerstone and break your impoverished mindset. Another issue involved the two young witnesses, who would have had to appear in court. However, Mr. Smith said that he did receive confirmation in writing from Dr. Forgac that he and Mr. Pitts talked, though hes not sure how many times. Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York, Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She added that the difference between the strict rules for teenagecamp staff membersand the operational freedom thatAarum seemed to have as a senior leaderwasstark;You start to see the dichotomy of how the kids are treated and how Wayne was untouchable as far as what he was allowed to do, she said. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. (408) 315-6880. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? God knows the truth, and ultimately, thats what matters. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) Hey!! Im just curious what would happen if everyone at Cornerstone quit tithing. Matt Hagee Issues Apology After Video Reveals He - ChurchLeaders He resigned from the boardsoon afterward, he said. I wouldnt personally want to go to his church, but I sure do wish people would be more concerned about taking care of pastors and familys of smaller churches, rather than making sure that The Big Guys get the bells and whistles. This public display of affection is just the latest in a long-running and highly public friendship. The specific authority in this case would be applied to the owner of this forum. Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. Perhaps your level of discernment in much higher than the present leaders of the church, or you have no discernment! He was identified by witnesses along with his automobile. Best wishes to you in finding your answers. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. I left after the drunk driving incident because there was no true remorse from Michael for the ordeal that he put his members through. Both clearly violated in this forum. He. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. Watching the people walk in brought back flashbacks of when I was part of a cultish church called the International Churches of ChristI checked out the website and an eerie feeling came over me.it presents the church the same that the ICOC does. YOU would know that if you knew him or even attended any services. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. Of course (obviously) these are hypothetical circumstances because no one reads Bentons writing. The deal threw out several charges of indecent exposure. Also, Enron made some wonderful donations to charity. Last I checked, being arrogant and manipulative were not by-products of intelligence. Dekalb declined to comment generally for this story. Over the next 8 years the church invested over $800,000 into the station, eventually purchasing 37% ownership. I assure you I never studied law, Ive never issued warrants, or any of that nonsense. Furthermore, Pitts character is such that it makes it quite believable for me that he did it. Isensed that I was a part of something very good. remember when you write in the sand baby. So the people who were victim to the disgusting actions of Pitts, are just supposed to live with it? Hope that you make good decisions. None righteous, no not one. Amazing. More significantly, I believe these imposters are, at best, a poor representation of a man who Ive come to realize has a shockingly superior intelect to that of the average person. Oh well. LE, Above: Carolyn McDonald, Michelle Poulsen, Rachel Horvath, Jessica Spiesz, Ashley Scibilia, Joy McCullough. 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,. Those who didnt fit the type boys and plain-looking or heavier-set girls wereoftenignoredorbrushed off, said Ferrante and McDonald, whom Ferrante said he often saw inone-on-one conversationswith Aarum. Think about it please! His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. Despite these efforts to raisethe alarmabout Aarumsbehavior,he remains in his position as president at Circle C Ranch as of spring2021, a role in which he has spentconsiderable time with adolescent staff members. Thankyou Doug. Who did you get that fromyour imagination? You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. Thats all besides the point. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. Read your Bible, youll see it in there. Jesus completed the law but he didnt disregard it. It looks like we have some Christian potty mouths in here. (except my cousin). Both clearly violated in this forum. Your gossip bone must have got the best of you. Shesangry, but not vindictive. I have a hard time believing Pastor Pitts would have done those things and continue to minister. Scandal and sin mark the head conference speakers: Jakes charges 50k for speaking engagements and has been in and out of the homosexual controversies for years now. 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? Former camp staffersand youth group members sayWayneAarum hada reputation for being boththe cool guyand the sensitive, serious type; some had a deep aversion to him. Mr. Smith said that as part of the negotiation, prosecutors agreed to return to the defense any evidence of Mr. Pittss counseling sessions with Dr. Gregory Forgac, a Toledo psychologist who frequently deals with sex offenders. Shed resignfrom her position not long after, her emotions a mix of heartbreak andfrustrationasshe leftthe Ranch. But, according to the Bible, he does preach on tithing and giving. Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. Kathy, Im not bitter at all. NOT GODS!! I should make it clear that he was never convicted of any of these charges. The dumbest things ever blurted out by San - San Antonio Current God Bless~ Julie. Appreciate the feedback. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. You guessed it. Today, far too many called Christian clergy are spiraling headlong into perdition. But I for one, am not ever going to go to a church where the guy has had so much evidence pointing at him, and putting him in such a bad light. 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. Get Involved. Never. Dont fear Pitts fear his saints? Rachel Horvath alleges Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward her was inappropriate and abusive while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in 2011. Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. Peter, the father of the church, denied Christ 3 times, tried to take off the high priest servents head, David was a murder, Abrham a liar, Simeon a zealot, so on and so on. Thats why they will go to Pitts pleasure palace and parade around for the sheeple to snap pictures of them and utter nonsensical religious platitudes. The ones that are in the pitts with denial? 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. As part of the unusual plea agreement, both prosecution and defense agreed that neither side would be allowed to discuss the reasons for the sudden deal. His behavior does NOT represent the rest of us. 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. Im sure your cousin is the only saved person that has contributed to this board. His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. PS before I go. Curious to note a few things here that were never brought out or known or told in or by the media: 3 months before the big arrest a few city/government/police officials called a certain individual in the police department, in the investigations, and spoke to this person. If anything they are a by product of intelligence. Protesters demand accountability for Cornerstone Church leaders - WTOL FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A downtown Fresno church is celebrating a win in a lawsuit against the state. Wayne Aarum temporarily stepped backfrom his role asthe Ranchs president in January2020, according to a Circle C statement on Jan. 18. Cornerstone Church - Gay Christian Movement Watch [1], Michael Pitts was born in south Lima, Ohio, in 1964 to factory workers Eugene and Brenda Pitts. As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. 37 people like this. But by not speaking up or following up on complaints, they are in fact providing passive support.. 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. So many things in those cases didnt add up. Did you see him doing the act.. Dont waste your time or money with this church. Mahaney offered no apology, only the vague self-deprecation and false-humility that are typical of his patter, and the sort of rhetorical back-slapping that one would expect in the boys club of evangelical Christianity. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. Cornerstone Church took part in one of several suits against the State of California and. Two young men step out. 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. When I first came on, I was in awe of theAarums, said Smith, referring to Wes Aarum Sr. and his wife, Margaret. Add to that Pitts drunk driving conviction and you wonder what is it that attracts these paper mache religious leaders to something like his latest conference called Decree: Heaven on Earth (make sure to look at the url closely). long time member touchy touchy arent we? This was shortly before the first arrest. Toledo-Area Pastor Released from Jail After Serving Nine Days Maybe the bucket passing a few years ago is what it was, and it got mixed up in the rumor mill.?? I dont believe he did a whole lot., Edward why in the world are you still at Cornerstone when you are so obviously a self-righteous bigot who is against Pastor Pitts? I would still really like to see the Delta Report. No worries though because GOD never sleeps. I do not believe Pitts is doing great things. As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). The Holy Spirit is still present and active in the life of every believer through fruit and gifts. Hey, anonymous: I guess no one reads my writing except you, who keeps coming back to my site five times a day to leave anonymous comments calling me gay and asshole. In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. Thats the mentality of America that he has found a foundation to preach upon. Half their stories are plagiarize and the other half has no facts. this is the last time Ill be visiting this page, i have more important things to do. Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. I dont say these things lightly, I say them because Ive witness muchmuch more than youd ever know. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. Herdetermination to bringto lightwhat she calls her Wayne story propelled her through the events of the last yearconfronting Aarum, speaking to investigators and police and comforting other women whove been through similar experiences. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. Its all about the free exchange of accurate information. What do you call what your doing here? Last year,Carolyn McDonaldfacedmembers of the Circle C Ranch boardandsharedherstorydirectly for the first time. Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. Bishop of Cornerstone Church Toledo and the Cornerstone Global Network Thats it! Aarum and the Circle C board members did not respond when asked how thisinvestigation was conducted and who conducted it. Id settle down on the f word if I were you. Truth always outlives a lie. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. And about the term warrant. [18], On September 18, 1997, Pitts was arrested on charges of exposing himself to passing motorists near Oak Openings Metropark in Swanton, Ohio. It is not our works. I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. In 2009, Ferrante, now a program director at camp during the summers,spoke toWayne Aarum's father, Wes Aarum Sr., abouthis concerns. I pray that my family and friends who still attend wake up and see the false teachings this man is heaping on the City of Toledo. [8], Pitts was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in October 2009 for his oversight of the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of more than 120 churches. For decades,youths across the region wereenamored with Wayne Aarum, whooperatedinsome of thehighest-profile spaces inWestern New YorksChristian ecosystem. After all, they have been given the charge of teaching you the truth and will be accountable for it. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Religion from Reed College, where he wrote his thesis on Christian Worship Music. You know how I feel about no names LOL Big Chickens!! Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse So God can bless us for it. 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. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? Yep, I think they are one in the same. your both pussys please tell me where you live and work so we can meet. The . You also claimed that Michael Pitts offered no explanations for his actions, but only excuses. Im not quite sure what to believe now. Pastor Pitts has done more to further the kingdom of God and impacted more lives than you could ever hope to. 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. He also pleaded "no contest" in April of 1998 to two charges of criminal trespassing in a case where he was accused of exposing himself at Oak Openings Metropark. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. But despite all the religious grandstanding, court records and media reports show Pitts cant seem to keep his private parts in his pants while he is in public places. They lived bored lives and were hungry for entertainment. False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. Its the people on here that call themselves Christians, yet put everyone else down for their opinions that give Christians a bad name if you ask me. If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. Pastor Pitts does exactly that. You can reach her on Twitter @gsilvarole or by email at gsilvarole@gannett.com. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. Why am I bringing this up after the fact? Improve this listing All photos (14) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Self Guided "Detroit's Spirit and History" Solo Walking Tour 4 Not someone who looked like Pastor Pitts the good man himself, driving his own car! (h/t Pulpit Pimps) Pitts is bishop or apostle of the Cornerstone Global Network. We had the evidence on him, said Mr. Smith, but we would have had to bring two boys to the edge of hell to bring it out. We all fall short of Gods laws. Come on, be serious. God loves you regardless of where you go to church. I believe this forum has become abandoned. Alas! If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. ooooh scary. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. We, as Christians ALL have a code of behavior we are to follow. So the vampires gave it to them. Founder and Leader - Cornerstone Global Network - LinkedIn Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. Maumee, OH, United States JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. Various allegations have been raised against Senior Pastor Michael Pitts, his wife Kathi Pitts, Eddie Combs (singer in the group Higher Ground), ( of the church), David Huskins (former bishop to Michael Pitts who committed suicide) and others. p.s. 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. Where are those stories? It understands that as Christ unconditionally loved us so must we love one another. FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? You really are deceived. Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. Joshua Benton a former staff writer and columnist for The Dallas Morning News wrote about Pitts heretofore slick abilities to avoid the legal noose for his perverted crimes. I gotta say, Im overwhelmed by the fact that so many Christians would rather gossip about the past and put down and talk trash about a congregation or minister of the gospel. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. I DONT THINK ANYONE IS WILLING TO BOTHER GETTING THE DELTA REPORTTHEY WOULD RATHER BASE THEIR OPINIONS ON RUMORS. Hi Romesha, Pitts pleaded "no contest,"and Judge Gary Byers found him guilty and sentenced him to 9 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio in Stryker.

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