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. Not too long ago, I read something on The Toledo Blades web site about Pastor Michael Pitts of Cornerstone Church. [7], Pitts has not attended seminary or theological college, but is self-taught from tapes, CDs, books, and other materials. Are you expected to get advice about all aspects of your life from people who are more spiritually mature than you are? Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. Hi there, "In 1995, he was stopped by police after allegedly being spotted masturbating in front of two young boys hitting golf balls at a local baseball diamond. After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. You should read his Bio. The investigationsfindings were serious enough that Norris recommendedChapel staff tosharethemwithlaw enforcement, state and localOffice ofChildren and Family Services agencies and state and local Department of Health agenciesbefore her report was complete,she said. [24][25], Pitts is the second of four children to Eugene and Brenda Pitts. You are praising Denny Schafer? The praying in his name statment was a paraphrased quote taken from his message directly after his drinking and driving arrest.you might want to get the tape or have we forgotten about that arrest as well? You would think, If I were going to impersonate someone of any stature at all that I would atleast spell things correctly and not say things like I have an understudy degree in law. Some peoples zeal needs redirected because it is more detrimental than it is beneficial. [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. I agree with Lily on the things that she compares with the Bible. It was 1997, and Aarum was her youth pastor. Id appreciate it, Mr. Josh Benton, if you would get your facts straight and not try to get people to believe what YOU think is true. A legal warrant. so, if you didnt get that, it wasnt at all because she was not outgoing that I thought her snotty at all. Hewould frequentlysitalone withgirls,hishand ontheirthighs, former camp staffers said. Fourteen womenacross the U.S.shared theirstorieson the record for this report;twoothers declined to share their names publicly but said they experiencedsimilarconduct. Try doing a search on manifest sons of God, or dominion theology or latter rain. Similar indecent exposure charges in Wauseon and Toledo were thrown out. How can anyone in their right mind ignore the Delta arrest? 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. Women whoallege inappropriate interactions withWayne Aarum as teenagers,manyof whom did not know each otherthen,gave nearly identical accounts ofhiscommon phrases andactionstowardthem. ****There is soooo much more I could tell you about people and facts and craziness, but it would be a book****** His parents were raised attending church regularly. Ive been a part of the Charasmatic movement for over 20 years and a part of Cornerstone Church for over 10 years. For more, visit the website atwww.d2l.org. And just because an organization is growing, doesnt mean that he is doing what God wants of him. Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. It was almost like I needed that from him, said Poulsen, who now lives inAmherst. 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. 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,. Im not mad in the slightest. I thought this forum died, if you have a problem with Pastor Michael Pitts, take it the Lord in prayer. But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. Wayne Aarum temporarily stepped backfrom his role asthe Ranchs president in January2020, according to a Circle C statement on Jan. 18. But, according to the Bible, he does preach on tithing and giving. His roles asyouth pastor atBuffalo-area churchThe Chapelin the 1990s and then as presidentat Circle C RanchinruralCattaraugus Countyplaced him in close proximitytodozens ofgirls particularly youth group members from area churches, andcamp staff members. I just know that we, all Christians, are to set an example. Secondly I must say its amazing how you go from wishing me luck on finding the answers Im looking for to being a complete prick. Or is that just a oversight to twist scripture to support a false doctrine? If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. I believe this forum has become abandoned. Alas! Thanks-Dave. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? I have attended Cornerstone since 1995 and without a doubt, the relationships, benefits of life and strength of my walk with God are all directly related to my involvement with this church. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. Just because your poor doesnt mean you should have anything against the message of tithing and blessing. THEY HAVE DAMAGED COUNTLESS PEOPLE AND CONTINUE TO PREY ON VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY!! Immediately following the purchase, several area pastors complained that their shows had been pulled from regular programming. A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. In 2007 the Church severed all ties with Miller, who later filed bankruptcy and relocated. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. At that point, Carolyn McDonald briefly considered alawsuit, butdropped it after her lawyers saidit wouldbedifficult to bring her most egregiousallegations of abuseto court, because she couldnt remember whether she was 17 or 18 when they occurred. Service Times: Sunday: 10:00 am Thursday 7:30 pm ABOUT US CHURCH APPAREL WATCH NOW GIVE More ABOUT US; CHURCH APPAREL; WATCH NOW; GIVE; ABOUT US . Abusers mayrelyonthat societal perceptiontocreate an environment in which theirabuse can continuein plain sight, she said. He is one of the greatest men of God I, or for that matter the world, has ever known. In multiple letters and meetingsover the past year,The Chapel pastors haveimploredthe board ofCircle C Ranchtohear and consider the womens allegations. Is the harvest less than the seed? I think not. Mr. X, Georgie Silvarole is the backpack reporter for the USA TODAY Network in New York, covering everything from breaking news to feature pieces. Who cares what kind of outward gifts he gives. Send your wonderful presence and your fire on each one who reads this!!! The lawsuit against SGM, which fizzled out in the late spring due to statutes of limitations, alleged that church leaders, including Mahaney, had actively worked to protect multiple abuse perpetrators while harassing and intimidating victims into silence. It reminds me of a movie I saw once about a traveling vampire circus. Open today: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Keep your money in your pocket, since you have a better use for it. You know Matt, if you spent as much time arguing the CAUSE OF CHRIST, instead of the CAUSE OF PASTOR PITTS, maybe more people would be in Heaven someday. 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). I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. princess1075. Reporters also tried to contactRonald Snell,a longtime friend of Wes Aarum Sr. andCircle C board member for a short period, whowas also present at the meeting. I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. What do you call what your doing here? and I thank You Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!! (www.cornerstonetoledo.com)Why dont you worry about your own walk and stop judging another mans servant if you want reference scripture. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Making fun of Pastor Pitts on a billboard in Toledo is not speaking your opinion. 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. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. The request was deniedbecause both state and county child abuse reports are confidential. By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If he were a real man, he would step back and let people cool off, before he started running his empire again. 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. Unfortunately, there is no one to rebuke him sharply, openly and to his face until he repents. 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. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. I hope you all will take a lesson and leave it alone. David stood for the goodness of God toward his people. Nah, not gonna give you my name. It would not square with what I know his character is. Cattaraugus CountySgt. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. He would kiss their foreheads, or put his forehead to theirs in a close embrace a particular physical encounter thatstaff members at the Ranch would refer toas gettingWayned., Aarum said in a May 7, 2021, email thathe had never touched anyonein a way that was unsuitable orincorrect in the work, situation, location, setting, or circumstances.. The fact is that God cammanded us to tithe so thats that. lily you smell like shit. Megachurches are usually terrible, this is no exception. He resigned from the boardsoon afterward, he said. Circle C Ranchpublishedmultiple statementson itswebsitein recent months,doubling down on the argument that Aarum has never acted inappropriately with teenage girlsin any pastoralrole. espescially the part which involves frustrating would be impersonators. Youre not Michael Pitts. I was uncomfortable in retrospect looking back on this and wishing I would have done more. NOT GODS!! The boys told the cops who then pulled over Pastor Pitts! Hed ask how their relationships with familyorboyfriends were going, and what he could do to help. Im done. I pray that today would be the day of salvation for all of my imposters, nay-sayers, and those who have fewer better things to do than to chat online about news from almost 10 years ago. Arent you afraid? Pastor what do you mean by an understudy degree. (except my cousin). Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. This taught us one thing The media always start with the story they want to portray and then goes and gets information to support it. Which I do. Do you honestly think he would knowingly jeopardize his livelihood by exposing himself to some kids at a ball park. hmmmmmm, woulda never pegged her for a pastors wife, until I was actually told who she was. He demanded details and full eye contact. The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. Since late 2019, allegations aboutWayne Aarums misconduct have gained momentum. Sheexplained how it took months of therapy to realizethat herinteractions with Aarumdidnt happen because he loved her like a father. 38 people follow this. No questions have been asked about this experience. Also, Im not the one that is acting like this shining beacon of light like you are. Pitts says hes done nothing wrong, despite the evidence. Id rather have a pastor who is filled with love and compassion.two qualities definitely lacking in Pitts. You want to argue a point that is mute. There have I been flattering enough. Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. When reached by phone, Hilliker said she could not comment on what her recommendations were orwhether they were accepted or rejected by the board. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. Also, Enron made some wonderful donations to charity. All Right, all right, I never said I was a shining beacon of light. Community. On the contrary, he is a manipulative, arrogant man. Getting caps on your teeth is no different. Pastor Pitts oversees aVAST NETWORKof churches throughout the country and outside the United States. Dont fear Pitts fear his saints? Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. Other wise, get over me. As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. In fact he apologized and said there was no excuse. and called and tried over and over to contact the church (it was a service night)to let someone know. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. The focus is to keep people intimidated and blinded to the real issues. The results of that test caused the trooper to take Pitts into custody, and take him to the Highway Patrol Post on Airport Highway. The only people I am giving a hard time in this forum, are the idiots who are pretending to be him! When I first came on, I was in awe of theAarums, said Smith, referring to Wes Aarum Sr. and his wife, Margaret. You are a very good lecturer. [20], Pitts' church invested in TV station WMNT-TV, Channel 48, in Toledo in 1997. Please E-mail me. He does great things for lots o people!!! In fact, if you call him Mike hell correct you and ask you to please call him Michael. He played dumb, Ademasaid. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. 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. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. In fact, Cornerstone is not just a church, its a family. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational church located in Toledo, Ohio. He was friendly and charismatic in public, and his 6-foot-3-inch frame commanded a roomwhen he delivered sermons about sin and salvation. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The USA TODAY NETWORKs requests for comment from McDonald's lawyers were not returned. In a May 7, 2021, email, Aarum said there were occasions, such as when problems arose at the Ranch, when he wouldhaveto enter a space where a female counselor is present.. The bible says to bring your tithe into the storehouse and a blessing would be poured out on you. Say what you will. This started a string of court cases that included the discovery of illegal activity and fraud by Mr Miller. I see there is no telling you anythingyou seem to know it all.I am a native of Toledo and I also followed all the articles ( even before joining the church)and if anyone in there right mind read them articles they can see there was no case against himit looked to me like propaganda for those who did not want this church to succeedthis has all become spiritual warfarethese people at this church are not blindedthe church survives but it is Gods willif in fact any of those issues were true the church would faulterbut in fact it is STRONGERone can truly see through what you are trying to presentit will all settle out in the end. Linda A. Smith, 63, of Holland, Erie County, who worked as Circle Cs business manager between 2005 and2006, said shefelt honoredto be working atthe Ranchwhen she was first hired. He has consistently denied allclaimsagainst him of inappropriate conduct. Have you ever listened to him? This is perplexing me. (408) 315-6880. hahahaha! (For those who havent read up on Pitts, most of the charges he faced were derived from people who saw a man meeting his description masturbating in a public place, like a park or a parking lot. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. I didnt know that was a relatively new church to this area at the time. Thats the childish statement. Get Involved. But the Ranchsboard rejected Hilliker's findings, Fancher said. I would bet he has more than one home anyway! :https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, 2009-Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike: https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, In 2010 dozens of former members started a blog detailing abuses suffered at the hands of Cornerstone leaders: https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, Michael Pitts Sanitized Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor). The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. Ive never called you anything close to a prick. Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258 210-490-1600 connect@SACornerstone.org oh, and kat? Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. The Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). I thought you were never coming back Julie. But enough is enough. We believe they are telling the truth, The Chapel's lead pastor, Jerry Gillis, said in an interview with USA TODAY NETWORK reporters. You cant because hes notremember hes just a man and every man has the capacity to do evil. I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. The answer, apparently, is 7 months. Did you see him doing the act.. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. Eight additional public indecency charges were dropped due to "substantial evidentiary considerations" and Pitts pleaded "no contest" to two charges of criminal trespassing and was sentenced to 60 days in jail. Fourthly: 4 hours BEFORE the infamous arrest, a cornerstone member working at the blade was startled to see the headlines OF the ARREST printed BEFORE it ever happened!!! Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. Non the less, Free speech is allowed unless it causes the defamation (sorry for the previous quirk, spell check is a genious) of character in more than verbalized, and reserved form, or prevention of potential income. Kathy, Im not bitter at all. This is a discussion/comment area, and Im commenting on the subject at hand. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. Church Online is a place for you to experience God and connect with others. Bishop of Cornerstone Church Toledo and the Cornerstone Global Network [11], Pitts is the founder of "Heal The World", a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that activities include covering the cost of soup kitchen Thanksgiving meals,[12] collecting Bibles for US soldiers,[13] and partnering with Mercy Ministries. People imperonating others is in fact fraud, but more than this the word of God says, and I quote, touch not mine annointed and do my prophets no harm. Thats the mentality of America that he has found a foundation to preach upon. Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. Its the same for all Christians. I dont care who it is, any man who tries that should be prosecuted, so-called holy man whos in in for the money of not. 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. So there are two possibilities: and Maumee). The judge was SOOOO MAD! Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. FYI: If you post on this forum again pretending to be Michael Pitts, Im going to personally send him an e-mail and then maybe the real Pastors attorneys can issue you a warrant. The CAC atBestSelf in Buffalo, New York brings together a multidisciplinary group of professionals to address child sexual abusein a child-centered environment. Wayne Aarum was the first man Joy McCullough ever held hands with. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. [22], In August 2000, Pitts was charged with a DUI. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. 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. God Bless~ Julie. The boys identified him in person, right there! Lucky the Leprechaun. 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. Sorry you didnt have a great experience with us. Not just the ones called to a pulpit and their families. At least as of a few years ago, he was living in a half-million-dollar home on 30 acres, wearing designer duds, and driving a Cadillac. Pastor Michael has never, and will never post on this forum. You have the same response to everything just like I do. And its no wonder, these saying are born out of the doctrine that stems from the selfish foundation on which it was built. I really cannot imagine anyone as high profile, in the city of Toledo at least, cognoscentely exposing themselves to some kids. Thankyou Doug! I need to make one correction in my statements. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. In this December 2020 file photo, the Rev. 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. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! I thought Jesus completed the law and prophets yet you quote it to support your prosperity message. You must be dumb as a stump to miss that one. No matter how broken and desperate you are, He is still a miracle-working God. I would be interested to know. 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. The police report is public record, and you can obtain a copy through the Delta police department. These girls often hadamix of issues going on in their home lives and a desire to talk at length about their adolescent problems, according to McDonald and other former Ranch staff members. But you dont have to be bamboozled. I left after the drunk driving incident because there was no true remorse from Michael for the ordeal that he put his members through. Theres really no other option unless you want to be partakers of their sins. Similarly, if anyone wants to read an article written by Josh Benton they could visit the DMNs website. Galations 6:1. You guessed it. I thought you were done. He stood in harms way to protect Gods people, he faced death and peril to protect Gods peoplehe was righteous. Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? I am not a member of Cornerstone, but my membership is at another church in the city, but I still find it very disgusting that people would rather gossip about a pastor who has struggled, rather than pray for Him and trust God to work things out as only He can. You cant even put your name on your post!! 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. Michael Pitts has accomplished more in his ministry already than you (edward) will ever accomplish. And as far as the Pitts thing goes, if hes so great, why does everyone feel they need to defend him so strongly. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. He was in town he was arrested on the day of incident. At around noon on Jan. 27, 1975, a two-tone Cadillac pulls up to a vacant house in Irving, Texas. To say the good pastors problems are a media invention is hopelessly naive. Check out his books on Amazon.com or in Barnes and Noble. What I dont understand is how these modern Apostles can have all kinds of stuff while there are needs in their church. Okay. Mahaney called Cornerstone Church, where the conference was held, one of my favorite churches on the planet, predicting that there will be massive fruit from last nights [conference] till the end of time. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. hmmmmmmm thoughts to ponder!! The qualifications are clear. If Pastor Pitts is guilty of that sin FORGIVE HIM mind your business and go on preaching the truth to the ones in need. I also think P.T. So I dont care that I am gossiping, besides Im not a pastors wife therefore I am also not bound by this imaginary code of behavior. I have never intentionally said or done anything to hurt anyone, Aarum said. I guess I should have explained better Matt, but before I even knew who she was, she had already spoke to me, and had taken the Lords name in vain, to be exact God, theyre all cute! meaning men.

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