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. And yes, it will all be settled out in the end. 19 likes. What a joke. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. McDonald, a teenagecamp staff memberwho was at the Ranch working a winter churchretreat, sobbed through a confession Aarum had spent hours prying out of her astory of watching porn when she was 13. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? We give as unto the Lord and we do it for Him, not just for our church. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? If its not to Gods glory, it would fail. 48hr left. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. Anyway, yes, I noticed, as I said in one of my other posts, that his website has very little to do with God, and more about Pitts!! Rob Shryock is an author, journalist and editor of the Religion blog "God Is Sometimes Great." lily you smell like shit. Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258 210-490-1600
[email protected] 2 days ago. Im done. 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. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. Nobodys perfect, you should know that! Updated: 11:03 PM CST January 30, 2020 SAN ANTONIO The brother of a San Antonio megachurch pastor was arrested Wednesday and charged with indecency with a child by contact and continuous . Its all about them and what they can do for me. Thank you for making that information available to me. Please E-mail me. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! He resigned from the boardsoon afterward, he said. He grooms them to the point where they have noboundariesanymore. The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. I am sincerly praying for all of you and I hope you all find a piece inside that would release you to the Word of God instead of wasted HOURS on the internet. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? I believe this forum has become abandoned. Alas! CEO of M.A.P.S. This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. He was in town he was arrested on the day of incident. I think you perhaps mean undergraduate degree because Ive never heard of anything called an understudy degree. HeyCleveland.com, Denny Schaffer wasnt fired.he was promoted to WSPD. By signing, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and agree to receive occasional emails about campaigns on Change.org. did ya miss me?? Looking at his website, and how everything came to be, he talks more about how this is what he wanted (the ministry) and not enough about what God wanted. Do you find yourself not telling them everything because they just wouldnt understand/agree? Police and the Cattaraugus County district attorney,Lori Pettit Rieman,ultimately determined that none of the allegations, some of which could have been considered criminal in nature at the time, were criminally actionable now,because the statute of limitations hadexpired,according to police reports. Shesangry, but not vindictive. However, God loved David not because he was not a sinner, but because had a righteous heart. I just recieved this email from a friend. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. It wasnt until this year that I saw (these moments)for the evil that they really are, McDonaldsaid in a recording of the meeting. He does great things for lots o people!!! In an interviewwith Buffalos WKBW-TV in March, Wayne Aarum told reporters he'd like to knowthe identities of thewomenwhoare accusing him ofimpropriety. Maybe you should go to Cornerstone and break your impoverished mindset. I guess members of Cornerstone have enough faith to get saved but not enough faith to get rich. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. We let the media in that Thursday night. 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. 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. [1], In 2015, Pitts commenced monthly revival services in San Jose, California. Pettit Rieman has not responded to the USA TODAY NETWORKs multiple requests for comment. You obviously only attended Pastor Pitts church as periodically and never really listened to what he preached theres no way you would be so foolish as you are now to touch Gods anointed. Unlike the other incidents hes accused of, at Delta Pitts was actually caught on the scene! If 72 hours pass, and this forum still exists, my attorneys will be issuing your warrant. A urine test confirmed Pitts was legally drunk although he told the court he only drank two glasses of wine. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. 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 personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. Anyone that builds a multi-million dollar organization is not stupid, slow, ignorant or any such thing. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. Hes just a man. Pitts can petition state to get license back. Jennifer Adema,now 42 and living in Salt Lake City, Utah, alleges she wasinappropriatelytouched by Aarum onmissionstrips and at The Chapel in the 1990s. Simply amazing. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. My Cornerstone. Read all 4 reviews . Get Involved. I know that Im not perfect I have done and said things that I wish I can take back but I cant there is nothing you can do but Ask God for forgiveness. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). What restaurants are near Cornerstone Church? First off, Pastor Michael has never preached or obviously practiced abstinence. After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. That wouldnt be the case if God wasnt with Pastor Pitts, but He is. 6 1. I would bet he has more than one home anyway! Given the lack of critical response to the appearance, Mahaney will likely feel more comfortable returning to the broader evangelical conference circuit. FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? Meanwhile,Adema, who alleged abuse from Aarum in the 1990s at The Chapel,confronted Aarum himself over a video callin early 2020. I thought you were never coming back Julie. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. Of those, 21women alleging abuse and 27 individuals offering additional corroborating informationagreed to have their accounts reflected in the final report. The effects of Aarums actionshave grown, spawning a black hole that consumedthewomenslives, they said,andrippedapart personal relationships and church alliances in the close-knit Christian community in Western New York. Nor does that attitude reflect in my posts. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. It went unchecked. Sorry, kinda crabby (lol, crabwalk, get it) tonight. princess1075. 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. So many things in those cases didnt add up. There is a difference. He was definitely grooming me I didnt realize how absolutely brainwashing it was.. Toledo is a very racist, bureaucratic and segregated place that fears the truth and God. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. and called and tried over and over to contact the church (it was a service night)to let someone know. 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. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. I suggest you read your Bible. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! 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. 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. Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. At the age of 14, Pitts felt called to become a preacher. I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. 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. I dont care if you continue this forum about me. We are all gone out of the way. Michael Pitts has accomplished more in his ministry already than you (edward) will ever accomplish. 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. . The USA TODAY NETWORKs requests for comment from McDonald's lawyers were not returned. Havent they ready the first 5 chapters of Acts? Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) Pastor Pitts has done more to further the kingdom of God and impacted more lives than you could ever hope to. Obviously, he is above reproach. THATS ALL. First off, I dont go to his church nor have I ever attended or given him any money. 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. 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. Cmon, how stupid would he have to be? Nor do I expect anyone to understand what its like to climb up out of a pit so dark that even IN the event the allegations were true against the Pastor Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. We're always working on improving, thanks for . Lily, your bitterness is showing. 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 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! Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational church located in Toledo, Ohio. I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message.I guess that something you need to ponder upon. Thats an improper assumption on your part. I call it an organization because thats how he runs it. the blade does not have the final say so in our lives, nor does pitts, P.T. False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. I donot follow him I follow Christ They were seated off to the sidein the dining hall, while a few other people milled around. 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. 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,. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. Simple as that. 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. God doesnt need your money or desire it, he wants your obediance. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. Futhermore, you obviously did not really look into the Delta incident. And Kathy, re: your comment: Arent you afraid? He wasnt drunk. Immediately following the purchase, several area pastors complained that their shows had been pulled from regular programming. Heres the link: As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. Michael Pitts has a church that is growing AND winning souls for Chirst, he is feeding the hungry, hes building a world class ministry from Toledo Ohio. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. remember when you write in the sand baby. This was shortly before the first arrest. And I know that the Lord sees him as His beloved son and He is very well pleased with him. The more his congregation makes, the more he makesthats reality. How are church leaders selected? 37 people like this. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. 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. [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 am a member and was when these incidents occured. Pastor Pitts does exactly that. Like someone said above, we are growing and are much stronger. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. ooooh scary. I thought you were done. Take Care, Please do ask. Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. PANTAGRAPH FILE PHOTO He is married to Kathi and they have two children. 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. (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. 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. Wake up and smell the coffee! And I dont think that things are on the up and up at Cornerstone. Lets put him up on a pedestal. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. July 16, 2020 09:07 AM. hes a big jerk who should mind his business (Oh I guess hes a stereotypical journalist) and leave people alone. Do you feel like this? If, as you say, you dont care if your spiritual leader has a penchant for public masturbation, drunk driving, and lying well then, I suppose Ive wasted your time. 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. I just know that we, all Christians, are to set an example. Why dont you make meaningful comments or not make any at all. NOT GODS!! I can assure you that this forum is 100% protected by the constitution of the United States. and Jesus says I never knew you, you workers of iniquity. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. Can you not read, or do you need pastor Pitts to help you read as well as explain scripture to you. To say the good pastors problems are a media invention is hopelessly naive. He stood in harms way to protect Gods people, he faced death and peril to protect Gods peoplehe was righteous. I never saw him in the same light after that dream. You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. Cornerstone Church is located across NW Ohio . He has never done these things, and dont believe the garbage you hear about offerings and services etc etc. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. p.s. MinistrySafes investigation, separate from Circle Cs independent investigation, first focused onallegations of abuseat The Chapel youth groupin the 1990s. Thats their business. God Bless Pastor Pitts, Cornerstone Church, and all heares and doers of Gods word. Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. Youre not Michael Pitts. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal? Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. What does that person have to offer him? 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. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. Hi Hayden!! Its not about that, it should be all about God. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. wow this is a trip! in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. In skits at church and later at Circle C, he played Jesus. Private MotorCities National Heritage Area Antique Car Tour, Half-Day Classic Food Tour in Ann Arbor with Lunch, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Admission Ticket, E-Bike Rentals along the Sandusky Bay & The Islands, Fresh Mediterranean Inspired Cooking Class in a Unique Detroit Home, Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt: Ann Arbor Adventure, Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Detroit by 3Quest Challenge, Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toledo by Crazy Dash, Fort Meigs Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings in tithing, unless you tithe with a giving heart. He was released over the weekend. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. Your response shows how ignorant you are. Not just the ones called to a pulpit and their families. 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. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. A warrant is: a writ issued usually by a judge or magistrate which commands an otherwise illegal act and affords the person executing the writ protection from damages if the act is performed. Save. Just because Denny Schafer has a way to speak his opinion in public doesnt make him a bad guy. IT has been alleged by nearly a dozen victims that Matt Rasor has been GROOMING, SEXUALLY ASSAULTING, and DATE RAPING young boys and members of The Cornerstone Church Global Network. Actually, the Delta incident like you called it was proven to be false just like the other so-called incidents its hard for him to do those things when hes out of the country! Inever meant to make you feel uncomfortable.. Similarly, if anyone wants to read an article written by Josh Benton they could visit the DMNs website. I assure you I never studied law, Ive never issued warrants, or any of that nonsense. Mr. X, 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. Im not mad in the slightest. The prosecution in his trial had rested its case, and the defense had begun calling witnesses when the plea deal was struck. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! It's only a matter of time before this mess of a church is shut down for good. 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. Why am I bringing this up after the fact? Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. Dave: All those Biblical types you mention acknowledged theyd done something wrong. David stood for the goodness of God toward his people. I have a hard time believing Pastor Pitts would have done those things and continue to minister. Just wanted to throw that in there. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. 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. But it is idiotic and foolish to make a judgement when you are unaware of a million facts that are never presented to you. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. He has nothing valuable to offer except false doctrinewhy is that so difficult for you to grasp? I have always tried to do my best to help.. I can assure you, Michael Pitts only has one house and no jets. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. matthew! app is safe and it keeps me connected to what I need most, thank you Lord, https://pushpay.com/legal-center/privacy/. 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? The results of that test caused the trooper to take Pitts into custody, and take him to the Highway Patrol Post on Airport Highway. trust me, I do know more about Pastor Michael Pitts than the average perishener. Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. LE, If these things are true ( which only God and Pastor Pitts really know ) then we should be protecting him. Copyright 2023, Cornerstone Church. The trooper said he smelled alcohol, and did a field sobriety test. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. 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. Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike. . [21] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased one of the last gospel radio stations in Toledo. Not to mention the fact that if Pitts really was provably in another country on April 18, 1995, one might think he could bring that up to Delta police at the time not mention it to the media two years later, after hes already served his court-appointed sex counseling. Im not trying to critize, just inform you. Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. Pitts is not the end all be all in the Charismatic realm. 48hr left. So the vampires gave it to them. 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.