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. Nineteen years later, in 2016, ata Christian children'scamp in Western New York,16-year-oldLaura Snell straddled a bench facing Aarum, whowas nowthecamp's president. If you have answered yes to any of these questions its time to start questioning your leaders. Attorneys file lawsuits. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. That incident speaks for itself. He was released over the weekend. He will be judged with the rest of us. p.s. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. We send our kids to camp and something happens, and we know about something, thats where it gets scary. Your post is very attacking to the point of threatening. Apparently Josh is too busy to check this forum any longer. 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. 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. It was almost like I needed that from him, said Poulsen, who now lives inAmherst. 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. He has nothing valuable to offer except false doctrinewhy is that so difficult for you to grasp? 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. But no, just because hes a pastor, he can do whatever he wants and get away with it. The Lord showed Bishop Pitts to me in a very vivid dream because I was idolizing him. Never. Of course, why would he want to speak with someone who doesnt have any money? Cornerstone Church (Maumee) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go We're always working on improving, thanks for . (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. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. For decades,youths across the region wereenamored with Wayne Aarum, whooperatedinsome of thehighest-profile spaces inWestern New YorksChristian ecosystem. He would hug themfrom behind or from the side withhis fingertips resting on the side of their breasts, female camp stafferssaid multiple photos of Aarum with girlson social media show himtouching them in this way. GEORGIE SILVAROLE, Tina Yee, NEW YORK STATE TEAM. Dedicated on line cs. 2023 www.democratandchronicle.com. What kind of a moron would log into his book that he saw Pastor in a state park on a day when Pastor was out of the country. Did you wear braces Kristi? Sheexplained how it took months of therapy to realizethat herinteractions with Aarumdidnt happen because he loved her like a father. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. Here is my last offer. Shut it down with in 72 hours or I will sue you for slander. Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed.. You mentioned that Pastor and his family live in a home that costs 1/2 millions of dollars. on Mr. Pitts. Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. We are all gone out of the way. If anything they are a by product of intelligence. Youve got people who are actively making excuses or running interference, but you also have a lot of people who are passive and say, I didnt do anything, or Thats not my job, Drumwright said. Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York, Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A legal warrant. Save. and Jesus says I never knew you, you workers of iniquity. 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. Pitts says hes done nothing wrong, despite the evidence. The only reason you dont want to tithe you think someone wants your money? The . That didnt seem right. Youre not Michael Pitts. Simply amazing. Reviewed July 21, 2020. princess1075, Willoughby, Ohio. And Kathy, re: your comment: Michael Pitts will, Im sure, be more than happy to tell them about the good things Cornerstone does. Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. Did Mark Driscoll Plagiarize the Wrong Person? First off, Pastor Michael has never preached or obviously practiced abstinence. Both clearly violated in this forum. Carolyn McDonald alleges Wayne Aarum physically and emotionally abused her, including touching her crotch over her clothes and barging into her bedroom while she was in her underwear, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch from 2006 to 2008. alot of those individuals were other pastors/priests in the city and alot were in a city/government office or political office. Where did the pastor go? Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. And His Word, and His People! The results of that test caused the trooper to take Pitts into custody, and take him to the Highway Patrol Post on Airport Highway. Okay. Copyright 2023, Cornerstone Church. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. Two young men step out. Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed. I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. I didnt know that was a relatively new church to this area at the time. Ive been to Cornerstone, have you? Aarum declined to do a phone, Zoomor in-person interview. You also claimed that Michael Pitts offered no explanations for his actions, but only excuses. Pastor Michael Pitts NEVER goes by Mike. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal? You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. But he didnt. [16][17], In December 2015, Pitts released the album Heal The World, containing songs co-written by Pitts and featuring Israel Houghton, Sheryl Brady, The Katinas, Lucia Parker, Linda Green (of Peaches & Herb) and Bryan Popin. Were always working on improving, thanks for highlighting this for us. The Holy Spirit is still present and active in the life of every believer through fruit and gifts. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. Church Online is a place for you to experience God and connect with others. Let the mean rest? The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. 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. But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. Toledo, Ohio. He stood in harms way to protect Gods people, he faced death and peril to protect Gods peoplehe was righteous. Just wanted to throw that in there. Read all 4 reviews . I can assure you that this forum is 100% protected by the constitution of the United States. Is the harvest less than the seed? I never saw him in the same light after that dream. The leadership is very secretive, deceptive, and full of greed. Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. Not someone who looked like Pastor Pitts the good man himself, driving his own car! (originally the Boston Church of Christ) presents itself to be the one true, radical church with the best teaching, discipling, outreach (Matthew 28.Go and make disciples was preached regularly in a way that the church operated on a type of pyramid marketing schemeyou had to be fruitful or you made to feel (somtimes rebuked)that you werent doing your job as a disciple) I noticed the Cornerstone website to refer to common terms the ICOC used like radical, first principles awesome renewing minds transforming. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Lets just say he didnt drink and drive or masterbate publicly, regardless he is clearly preaching false doctrine. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. I think you perhaps mean undergraduate degree because Ive never heard of anything called an understudy degree. Its a vicious cycle of those individuals always feeling inadequate and that they have no faith. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. 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. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? Thanks. That email launcheda series of events, including atleast two separateinvestigations into Aarums conduct,and the involvement of law enforcement and state camp licensure officials. Thank goodness!!! This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Cstone - Apps on Google Play Jakes and Mark Chirona who have both recently had Michael Pitts in to preach. And its no wonder, these saying are born out of the doctrine that stems from the selfish foundation on which it was built. Since late 2019, allegations aboutWayne Aarums misconduct have gained momentum. Arent you afraid? p.s. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. When reached by phone, Hilliker said she could not comment on what her recommendations were orwhether they were accepted or rejected by the board. But during his tenure at Circle C,Ferchenadmitted that he saw Aarumclosely embrace girls, and that, on multiple occasions, he happened upon Aarum and a girlspeaking together in secluded rooms or spaces. Google any of these vipers and you will see who they slither around with. After telling police last year he'd been molested by a youth pastor at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Mathews County, a 16-year-old boy got an unusual call, according to court testimony. 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! If its not to Gods glory, it would fail. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. Lily was a ho, but know she is above pastors, Quite the contrary, I believe he does more harm to the Body of Christ than good. This, and only this, is the belief that God accepts as righteous. Lucky the Leprechaun. Shoot, while were at it, why dont we just put candles around him and pray in his name. 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. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. Our Story - Cornerstone Church The vehicle stood out and was recognizable for its color, make, model, and convertible status. I would still really like to see the Delta Report. And about the term warrant. It sounds to me as if you could use what Pastor hasGod. About this app. After all, they have been given the charge of teaching you the truth and will be accountable for it. 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. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. He wasnt drunk. San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. 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. 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. From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. How is Charlotte this time of year, anyway? Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. If I wanted to get a copy, yes I could get it..anyone can. And you go girl. God is the ultimate judge. 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. Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational church located in Toledo, Ohio. [4] In 1995, Pitts moved the Church to Reynolds Road in Maumee, just outside Toledo, with a 2,500-seat facility. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Appreciate the feedback. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. MinistrySafelawyer Kimberlee Norris spentmonthsinterviewingdozens ofvictims, witnesses and corroborating sources. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. 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. 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.. How are offerings handled? If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. Norris also contacted locallaw enforcement and local agenciesherself about the findings,according to police reports. We let the media in that Thursday night. Maybe the bucket passing a few years ago is what it was, and it got mixed up in the rumor mill.?? Which I do. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 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. Hewould frequentlysitalone withgirls,hishand ontheirthighs, former camp staffers said. If someone wants to read an article on Pitts, they could do a search on the blades website. According to Randy Fancher, a board member at the time,Hilliker's recommendations, relayed viaa meeting with board members and later in a thread of emails to board members, were that Aarum resign permanently and be replaced,and that the board be restructured to add more non-family members. All that matters now is that if this things are true is that Pastor Pitts ask for forgivenss and moves on. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A downtown Fresno church is celebrating a win in a lawsuit against the state. You are a very good lecturer. What does that matter? As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. [23][19] In 2006, Pitts again pleaded "no contest" to a DUI and was sentenced to 9 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, a fine of $300, and suspension of Pitts driving license for one year, starting April 2007. What Cornerstone Church is doing, is beautiful and successful. The USA TODAY NETWORKs requests for comment from McDonald's lawyers were not returned. The divine person, the Holy Spirit, was promised and sent to the early Church for empowerment in Christian living and demonstrations of God's power. Atlanta Church Splits With SBC for Downplaying Racial Issues Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. Juliejust an FYIPitts birthday is the end of August. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. 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? Check out his books on Amazon.com or in Barnes and Noble. The annointing is bigger than one person, there are many members of Cornerstone that are bless with nice things. Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. Cornerstone Church - Home - Facebook Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. 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. 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. [22], In August 2000, Pitts was charged with a DUI. Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. 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. I just dont get it. Those aernt free. What I dont understand is how these modern Apostles can have all kinds of stuff while there are needs in their church. Not tearing him down. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. (obviously this is paraphrased) Dont be blinded by the charisma of this man. Isnt that hilarious? I like the pastor. I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. He is one of the greatest men of God I, or for that matter the world, has ever known. I think most people have driven when they probably shouldnt and got out of it scot free (I know I have). FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? I walked away from it feeling amazingfeeling likeheddone something monumental, said McDonald, who is now 31. Thats their business. email me. Please accept my most heartfelt apologies, but Ill keep this up for people who have standards different than yours. I just hold Gods name in high esteem. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. [19] Following the trial, Metroparks ranger Russell Maneval was suspended for 60 days by the Toledo Area Metroparks for falsifying information on police logs involved in the Toledo case. Cornerstone Church Toledo Sex Abuse Lawsuits - Facebook Hope that you make good decisions. I dont say these things lightly, I say them because Ive witness muchmuch more than youd ever know. He is frequently in other cities and out of the country and so none of those charges stuck because you sure cant argue with airline info and 3000 people who were listening to you preach in their country that day! Ill pray for you Matt. Michael Pitts (pastor) - Wikipedia Were talking about the kingdom of God. [1] He has published more than a dozen books. princess1075. So, my friends, Im not going to be here anymore. AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. They are non-denominational. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. What about the scriprute that says God has choosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith. And contentment with Godliness is great gain but those that teach that Godliness is the source of gain you are to withdraw from. Read it in Timothy you simple minded Christian and do what the scripture says to do to those that preach the prosperity message withdraw from them. Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. I left after the drunk driving incident because there was no true remorse from Michael for the ordeal that he put his members through. In theweeks following, over a dozen womengave statements toofficers regarding their experiences with Aarum. 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 have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message.I guess that something you need to ponder upon. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. That wouldnt be the case if God wasnt with Pastor Pitts, but He is. I donot follow him I follow Christ His face, withbrighteyes, asalt-and-pepper goateeand weatheredsmile lines, could easily blend inwith those of otherlikable dads. Dear anonymous commenter, I think it is socially and morally irresponsible to represent yourself as someone else, even if your intentions are good. I can say with extreme certainty that Pastor Pitts never said that the church did not give him enough for his birthday and never re-passed the offering containers. She is no longer representingCircle C Ranch. So I. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. Thats a biblical principal. Theres really no other option unless you want to be partakers of their sins. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. Yes I am. I guess members of Cornerstone have enough faith to get saved but not enough faith to get rich. Uhhh false doctrine uhhh he wants your money uhhh false doctrine All Ill say is I no longer go there. Not spreading rumors. [15], Pitts has partnered with, and hosted annual WOWJAMs, an event started by Stephen and Linda Tavani aimed at reaching poorer communities around the city by utilizing music, games, dances, and prizes. I have no doubt that Cornerstone does many wonderful things. The stage door is closed. matthew! Boy testifies a pastor at Mathews County church asked him to recant his 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. Men are to point to Jesusthe Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. God loves you regardless of where you go to church. 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). Most of the more critical opponents of Pastor Pitts are memebers of other churches or never been to nobodys church. You should read his Bio. He played dumb, Ademasaid. Jeffrey Swinger for the USA TODAY NETWORK. Women whoallege inappropriate interactions withWayne Aarum as teenagers,manyof whom did not know each otherthen,gave nearly identical accounts ofhiscommon phrases andactionstowardthem. You said it best, Pastor Pitts one of great teachers of Gods word in this generation, I invite you to attend Cornerstone and see for yourself. So the people who were victim to the disgusting actions of Pitts, are just supposed to live with it? Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. 37 people like this. Im sure Union Carbide has done some nice things around Bhopal. I hope you all will take a lesson and leave it alone. Ferrante would sometimes linger in those secluded locations, awkwardly making conversation, to ensure someone else was present. this is the last time Ill be visiting this page, i have more important things to do. Thats the childish statement. Youre defensiveness is coming out. Does this make him righteous? The dumbest things ever blurted out by San - San Antonio Current Michael Pitts (@bishoppitts) / Twitter I think you certainly have to consider the fact that Pastor Pitts was out of the country on atleast 1 or 2 of the alleged dates he was accused of exposing himself in the park but the delta incident is perplexing me! Megachurches are usually terrible, this is no exception. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. And if they are out of control spiritually and naturally, where does that leave those following them? 6 1. Let God handle him. But for the record, I am a pastors wife. 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? At around noon on Jan. 27, 1975, a two-tone Cadillac pulls up to a vacant house in Irving, Texas. If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. Wayne Aarum temporarily stepped backfrom his role asthe Ranchs president in January2020, according to a Circle C statement on Jan. 18. Drew Silleman relayed this news via email on Feb. 9, 2021, to a group of women who gave statements to the agency. We also are losing our insurance because the church cant afford it. If anyone ever cares to chat with me, feel free to email me at jminner2@aol.com, and Ill be happy to talk with you. Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. He has never done these things, and dont believe the garbage you hear about offerings and services etc etc. This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. For MANY reasons. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. [18], On September 18, 1997, Pitts was arrested on charges of exposing himself to passing motorists near Oak Openings Metropark in Swanton, Ohio. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. 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. It is not our works. The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. Who cares what kind of outward gifts he gives. 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. Are you pushed to bring people to church and invite so many per month? Gillissaid he brought the concern tohis Chapel colleagueWes Aarum Jr., Wayne Aarums brother, who said hed handle it from there,Gillis said. They went on disability because insurance companies have a propensity to make you cancel with premium increases, and viola the government picked up their medical bills. Ill have to ask some of my family who still attend if this happened.
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