We all have evil learking in our members. I suggest you read your Bible. Others were less sure. So many things in those cases didnt add up. Its not about that, it should be all about God. Thats your defensiveness rising up in you. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published a. for 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. For me, it doesnt matter if he did what he has been accused of Thats an improper assumption on your part. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. Michael Pitts is an American pastor, preacher, and author. He will be judged with the rest of us. Nice try whoever you are. BTW, have you looked into going on disability? Dave: All those Biblical types you mention acknowledged theyd done something wrong. Havent they ready the first 5 chapters of Acts? Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. You can share anonymously or with your name. I like the pastor. 37 people like this. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? And. (www.cornerstonetoledo.com)Why dont you worry about your own walk and stop judging another mans servant if you want reference scripture. I think it is socially and morally irresponsible to represent yourself as someone else, even if your intentions are good. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. Some people, Im afraid, are just blinded by what they Want to see, and not whats real. You can unsubscribe at any time. All Right, all right, I never said I was a shining beacon of light. The USA TODAY Network attempted to obtain any relevant reportsfiled on Wayne Aarum fromtheOffice of Children and Family Servicesunder the Freedom of Information Law. They are by-products of being worshipped and idolized. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed. Where are those stories? It was normal to pick them in the first few days of camp they were pretty andthinteenagers, mainlystaff but sometimes campers,said Nicole Richard, 30, of Norfolk, Virginia, who worked at the Ranch in the mid-2000s and said Aarum touched her inappropriately and made comments about her appearance. I would be interested to know. 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. Modern doctrine, especially in the Charasmatic Church centers around selfishness, what can I get, how much do I sow to reap Charasmatic doctrine is not one of selflessness but of selfishness. 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. Glitz and showmanship don't hide their greed. I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message.I guess that something you need to ponder upon. You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. 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. Pastor Pitts doesnt need to explain himself here, nor has he ever done so! Dekalb declined to comment generally for this story. By now you would think that everyone at Cornerstone should be rolling in wealth. Do you know someone connected to The Chapel or Circle C Ranch? He sent back a report indicating that he believed Mr. Pitts was no longer a danger to repeat the kind of conduct that happened at the park, Mr. Smith said. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. Not tearing him down. As womensstories have piled up over the last year, thedevastatingeffects of Aarumstreatment of girlsare crystal clear to Ferrante. I have always tried to do my best to help.. Save. Sarah Taddeo is an Enterprise reporter for USA Today Network's in New York, covering consumer affairs and statewide news. In my book Pitts has lots of strikes against him, but God is the one he will ultimately have to answer to. 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. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. 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. He grooms them to the point where they have noboundariesanymore. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. Lets put him up on a pedestal. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Can you openly talk about your concerns with other members (like the Pitts fiasco I have seen messages about)about issues in the church you dont agree with? If there werent significant mammon being waved in their face, they simply wouldnt show. Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. I just move to area when all that stuff was going on, I really didnt understand why. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. So, yes, then when she heard I was a pastors wife, she then said that she was, and told me who she was. Cornerstone Church, Maumee, Ohio. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. Read all 4 reviews . Well, Im glad someone missed me!! Usually it can be issued by a judge or by the lawyer representing the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil trial or by the prosecutor or the defense attorney in a criminal proceeding. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. God Bless Pastor Pitts, Cornerstone Church, and all heares and doers of Gods word. 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.) Not just the ones called to a pulpit and their families. No matter how broken and desperate you are, He is still a miracle-working God. Based upon his preachings, the whole congregation should be multi-millionaires. Does this make him righteous? Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. You see, Pastor Michael Pitts was charged with several counts of exposing himself to strangers. The truth is that God holds us and judges us and makes us accountable for our actions. In the end, she doesnt control what happens to Aarum, she said. Thats my cue to exit stage right. I really believe Pastor Pitts is sincere and annoited. Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike. Ive been a part of the Charasmatic movement for over 20 years and a part of Cornerstone Church for over 10 years. 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. Thats why you see nothing negative regarding him on the internet. Why? Cattaraugus CountySgt. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. Thats the childish statement. Maybe youll see. did ya miss me?? Your a joke. 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. He finds girls that he likes, and he gets them into a vulnerable position where they tell him everything, McDonald said. Quite the contrary, I believe he does more harm to the Body of Christ than good. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. Havent you seen the pattern? Shed resignfrom her position not long after, her emotions a mix of heartbreak andfrustrationasshe leftthe Ranch. Case was dropped then and there, because there then WAS NO CASE. He was in town he was arrested on the day of incident. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. PhilR2057, Manager at Cornerstone Church, responded to this review Responded April 8, 2019. His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. Let it go? Shesangry, but not vindictive. That incident speaks for itself. 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. Pitts can petition state to get license back. I do not believe Pitts is doing great things. JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. Cornerstone Church took part in one of several suits against the State of California and. ooooh scary. Note the mispelled words and general language style. Review of Cornerstone Church, Maumee, OH - Tripadvisor In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. Pastor Pitts has done more to further the kingdom of God and impacted more lives than you could ever hope to. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. 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. Thats their business. Can you not read, or do you need pastor Pitts to help you read as well as explain scripture to you. He said Im just about ready to say that your not saved if you dont tithe. CJ Mahaney, the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM), recently spoke at a conference called "Conviction to Lead 2013" at an SGM megachurch in . 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. Wheres your god for them? Obviously you are much sharper than T.D. I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. Pitts is lying. The judge was SOOOO MAD! He said in a May 7 email thathe followed Ranch policies, except in emergency cases in which men and women may have to have physical contact. Youre not Michael Pitts. San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. I am a member of Cornerstone and I want to say to Kevin (and whoever else may be wondering) exactly what happened the service after the DUI. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Disgusting! Though there has been some debate surrounding Pitts ability to get charges against him dismissed on legal technicalities, the Bible has no such leniency for those who claim to be bishops in the Lords church. Self Guided "Detroit's Spirit and History" Solo Walking Tour, History Along the Maumee: A Self-Guided Driving Tour in Ohio, Private Antique Car Tour of Historic Belle Isle, Toledo Scavenger Hunt: Toledo Perspectives. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Mr. X, (Its in Maumee, a Toledo suburb.) However, God loved David not because he was not a sinner, but because had a righteous heart. Come on, be serious. 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. hmmmmmm, woulda never pegged her for a pastors wife, until I was actually told who she was. Rembember, we are all sinners. It doesnt just pop out of my mouth as a cuss word or as in vain. Sorry to have hit a sore spot with you! Drew Silleman relayed this news via email on Feb. 9, 2021, to a group of women who gave statements to the agency. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. July 16, 2020 09:07 AM. You will not hear from me again on this forum, because I have better things to do than dig up peoples opinions of my past. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! remember when you write in the sand baby. Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. My opinion. 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. Pastor Michael Pitts NEVER goes by Mike. Well, I Googled Pastor Pitts, and I was surprised to find that there was no mention anywhere on the Internet of his alleged indiscretions. 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. And while I appreciate your no-doubt informed thoughts on how the media operate, I might point out in the case of Pastor Pitts, he was charged with more than a dozen crimes by multiple jurisdictions. I WAS in fact looking for some past info. The witness never actually was indicted for purgery, but maybe, the charges were suddenly dropped because he was going to be??? Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. 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. The only reason you dont want to tithe you think someone wants your money? Given the lack of critical response to the appearance, Mahaney will likely feel more comfortable returning to the broader evangelical conference circuit. Also attorneys dont issue warrants, judges do. Maybe that is why all of those charges were dropped. amen! [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. During the meeting,Wes Aarum Jr., a Circle C board member and Wayne Aarums brother,called the allegations horrific. Fellow board member Daryl Dekalbexpressed reservations about the process andsaid they couldnt truly respond without Wayne Aarum being present. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. The boys told the cops who then pulled over Pastor Pitts! The ICOC Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. And others here. You want to argue a point that is mute. He ran his hands over her shorts and up her thigh,toward her crotch, andslidhis fingers against her outer labia. You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. The church is very huge and the people seem nice but a little clicky which isn't ideal. Wes Aarum Jr. did not return requests for comment. Theres some thoughts to ponder Julie. The Blade is a terrible newspaper devoid of ethics and integrity! In the months following, additional charges from other locations were added. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! Hope that you make good decisions. Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed.. And if you find out if the other was true. A grieving son finds no justice on Rev. Maury Davis' path to redemption And as far as the Pitts thing goes, if hes so great, why does everyone feel they need to defend him so strongly. You want to argue a point that is mute. The Craziest Things Cornerstone Church Pastor - San Antonio Current Youre defensiveness is coming out. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. [2], In June 1986, Pitts and his wife Kathi moved to Toledo to start a non-denominational church, which they named Cornerstone Church. He blamed his problems on media monsters. As far as the Delta incident goes there was no police line up, and a very poor description of the suspect. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. Hes just a man. Firstly, many many individuals in the city of Toledo were and have been very unhappy about Michael Pitts once the church started to grow big. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline. I had never been to Cornerstone prior to that, but a memember and friend ask me to attend. 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. A USA TODAY NETWORK investigation found thatAarum, 55,touchedat least 16teenage girls inappropriately, some on multiple occasions, according to their firsthand accounts. It looks like we have some Christian potty mouths in here. and I thank You Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just hold Gods name in high esteem. If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. [24][25], Pitts is the second of four children to Eugene and Brenda Pitts. Christ said the only person with the right to cast stones is someone who is without sin right? Free speech is great isnt it? All Ill say is I no longer go there. 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. Dear IMpersonator, Why didnt the church fold? you go girl!! He played dumb, Ademasaid. Lily was a ho, but know she is above pastors, Like someone said above, we are growing and are much stronger. Everything is just a gray area.. 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" Source: http://crabwalk.com/2003/08/pastor-pitts/, 2000-Pastor Pitts charged with drunken driving:https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2000/08/30/Pastor-Pitts-charged-with-drunken-driving/stories/200008300021, 2007-Pastor Pitts Faces Judge: A urine test taken after troopers smelled alcohol on the pastor during a routine stop in December of last year putPitts' alcohol level at .13,well above the legal limit. Ive never called you anything close to a prick. I dont even have to examine the fruit in your life to know thats more than what youve done. Most of the more critical opponents of Pastor Pitts are memebers of other churches or never been to nobodys church. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. [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. Cornerstone Church - YouTube Have you ever listened to him? Truth always outlives a lie. I thought this forum died, if you have a problem with Pastor Michael Pitts, take it the Lord in prayer. BUT ANYONE WHO SAYS, YOU FOOL! WILL BE IN DANGER OF THE FIRE OF HELL. TOLEDO, OH - This will not be easy on the eyes. He is married to Kathi and they have two children. The Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. Michael Pitts NEVER attended court ordered counseling for any crime he was or was not convicted of. Also, Im not the one that is acting like this shining beacon of light like you are. 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!!! Aarum declined to do a phone, Zoomor in-person interview. Why is the church still strong? A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. Furthermore, I do not agree that Pitts is a sharp, intelligent man. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. Pastor Michael was never conclusively identified at any of the locations of his charges. Michael was identified in Delta on the date of the offense and did attend his court approved sex counseling. 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. It would not square with what I know his character is. Yes I am. How sad. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. All that matters now is that if this things are true is that Pastor Pitts ask for forgivenss and moves on. For example, many of the critics are from the Catholic Church. You like talking in circlesyoure not really making a valid point here, especially when you need to bring River Phoenix into it. Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse They were seated off to the sidein the dining hall, while a few other people milled around. Pitts' response was that in line with the purchase, all programs were being evaluated, and those wanting to remain on the air were welcome to reapply. And yes, it will all be settled out in the end. His parents were raised attending church regularly. Just because your poor doesnt mean you should have anything against the message of tithing and blessing. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. You really are deceived. 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. 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. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. Cornerstone launches as the Downtown Campus 2019 Phil and Meredith Ryburn installed as Lead Pastors Privacy Policy Download Our App Careers Contact Us 1520 Reynolds Rd Maumee OH 43537 [email protected] 419.725.5000 Copyright 2023, Cornerstone Church. The goodness of the Lord affecting all nations is a recurring theme of the Ministry of Cornerstone. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. "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. Thats the mentality of America that he has found a foundation to preach upon. My point is that Denny Schafer had no more right to appear on a derogatory billboard than those in the biblical account had to stone the woman caught in sin. God Bless You. Prosperity preachers didnt make that up. Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. Hes a great man with a past. Fourteen womenacross the U.S.shared theirstorieson the record for this report;twoothers declined to share their names publicly but said they experiencedsimilarconduct. His next arrest was the very public exposing incident, in which the majority of charges were dropped and Pitts plead guilty to trespassing. Amazing. Dont fear Pitts fear his saints? He was identified by witnesses along with his automobile. There have been patterns of sexual misconduct and perversion from ministers and associate pastors over the years when I was a member and before then. By signing, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agree to receive occasional emails about campaigns on Change.org. Aarum maintains that there were no complaints about hisinteractionswith youth group students during his tenure atThe Chapel or in the decade afterward, he said in an April 28 email. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. Hed ask how their relationships with familyorboyfriends were going, and what he could do to help. 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. Other women alleging abuseat Aarums handssaidthey're not considering filing civil lawsuitsat this time. 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. Am I a prophet, well, I have received prophecy from God. Kathy is a very benevolent and kind lady, (shes not outgoing at all) which is probably why you thought she was snotty. (408) 315-6880. Half their stories are plagiarize and the other half has no facts. Joe Schmoe would be hated in the community and locked up. HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. But I believe that people who give no grace to others better hope they dont ever need any. princess1075. Had he been conclusively identified at the seen, he would have gone to jail! He resigned from the boardsoon afterward, he said. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. 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. $$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin. This public display of affection is just the latest in a long-running and highly public friendship. Beliefs - Cornerstone Church In early 2021, The Chapelheld a members-only meeting to sharesome of the findingsand to announce the church wassuspendingall activities and financial ties to Circle C Ranch. In theweeks following, over a dozen womengave statements toofficers regarding their experiences with Aarum. Who was without sin Christ was! He left his position at the Ranch in 2011. Who cares what kind of outward gifts he gives. Do you feel like this? They have no integrity whats soever this is also proven by if the above article regarding Delta was true, there would have been counseling that really was done, when it fact, there wasnt ever any counseling, because the incident never took place. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums.
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