BTW I happen to know Pastor Michael Pitts didnt go to college. However, Mr. Smith said that he did receive confirmation in writing from Dr. Forgac that he and Mr. Pitts talked, though hes not sure how many times. THEY HAVE DAMAGED COUNTLESS PEOPLE AND CONTINUE TO PREY ON VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY!! BTW, have you looked into going on disability? You think they were convinced of his innocence? Everything is just a gray area.. My reference is based upon years of experience. I am poor, but I live in the realm of reality and dont deceive myself into thinking that God wants me rich. TOLEDO, OH This will not be easy on the eyes. [1], Michael Pitts was born in south Lima, Ohio, in 1964 to factory workers Eugene and Brenda Pitts. The Holy Spirit is still present and active in the life of every believer through fruit and gifts. He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. If you tithe then you must become circumcised and if you become circumcised then you must sacrifice animals and if you sacrifice animals then you must keep the holy days etc. 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. Lucky the Leprechaun. Its the same for all Christians. Let me make something clear, you dont know anything about my character. Unfortunately, there is no one to rebuke him sharply, openly and to his face until he repents. julie: looking at this from a completely nontheistic viewpoint, the fact that Pitts was acquitted should be proof enough, in this country anyway, of his innocence. Well, I Googled Pastor Pitts, and I was surprised to find that there was no mention anywhere on the Internet of his alleged indiscretions. Which I do. But, I firmly believed I wasnt in a cult either.when I was involved. The witness never actually was indicted for purgery, but maybe, the charges were suddenly dropped because he was going to be??? Its your site, do what you want to do. But it is idiotic and foolish to make a judgement when you are unaware of a million facts that are never presented to you. By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. A legal warrant. Jakes and Mark Chirona who have both recently had Michael Pitts in to preach. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. Were always working on improving, thanks for highlighting this for us. He pleaded no contest to the charge of driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to three days in a DWI program for first-time offenders. Since late 2019, allegations aboutWayne Aarums misconduct have gained momentum. 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. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. 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. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. 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. We are all very capable of doing very sinful things. 37 people like this. Thanks, and yes, I have applied for disability (though that makes me feel like a jerk) but anyway, Im just waiting right now. Its funny that redneck Carty Finkbeiner could get less media coverage for all his real crimes. In fact, Pastor Pitts is ministering more now than ever. No. He validated my life., In aApril 28 emailto the USA TODAY NETWORK, WayneAarum acknowledged that his conversationswithyouth group membersat The Chapel, meant to help them navigate their adolescent struggles, could have sometimes hurt (them) because of the listeners personal situation, he said." There are many (legal) ways to structure things where you can take the burden of insurance off the church. Pitts is lying. The ICOC 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? Get Involved. Thankyou Doug! I came back just to see if you had the nerve to comment again. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. God Bless. So, what, exactly, does Michael Pitts teach and expect from you as a member of his church? I have no doubt that Cornerstone does many wonderful things. [24][25], Pitts is the second of four children to Eugene and Brenda Pitts. (408) 315-6880. Its all about them and what they can do for me. Do you honestly think he would knowingly jeopardize his livelihood by exposing himself to some kids at a ball park. Michael Pitts NEVER attended court ordered counseling for any crime he was or was not convicted of. Hey, if you want to defend a pastor who is arrogant and manipulativemore power to you. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? 2 days ago. Stay Connected. [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 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. Disgusting! What does that matter? 11 hours ago, -
We all have evil learking in our members. long time member I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. Sexual abuse prevention organization Darkness to Light operates a toll-free number for individuals, children or adults, in the U.S. who need local information and resources about sexual abuse. again, I also read Lilys posts. That should tell people something right there. You have the same response to everything just like I do. Unlike the other incidents hes accused of, at Delta Pitts was actually caught on the scene! I dont buy it. I just move to area when all that stuff was going on, I really didnt understand why. The goodness of the Lord affecting all nations is a recurring theme of the Ministry of Cornerstone. If you open up your heart and ask God to reveal to you the truth, He will. Rest assured that he makes far more from his speaking engagements and book royalties than his salary from cornerstone. 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! I think not. There will be false prophets, and we are never to follow man, but God only. Two young men step out. So if you absolutlet must talk about Mr. Pitts, or any one else for that matter, talk about them on your knees, where it will at the very leat, yeild more results than the assinine remarks and articles you post on your site. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. You dont need Pitts approval or covering. So I. settle down now. espescially the part which involves frustrating would be impersonators. Thats the childish statement. This is perplexing me. 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. Others were less sure.. Am I annointed, well, God annointed a donkey to speak in the old testament, so why cant a man that is not perfect (being myself) be used of God. The annointing is bigger than one person, there are many members of Cornerstone that are bless with nice things. 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 truth is that God holds us and judges us and makes us accountable for our actions. He left his position at the Ranch in 2011. That is why he was not found guilty of ANY of them. Appreciate the feedback. Obviously you are much sharper than T.D. Image: Courtesy photo . There are organizations and resources to help you. People dont have problem with a church, until they see you building beyond the church structure itself. A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). Is there an image trying to presented through the leadership to attact young, professionals to the church? I agree with Lily on the things that she compares with the Bible. The leadership is very secretive, deceptive, and full of greed. 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. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. (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. 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. Barnum may have had something to say about the issue. 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 dont believe he did a whole lot., Edward why in the world are you still at Cornerstone when you are so obviously a self-righteous bigot who is against Pastor Pitts? I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. Women whoallege inappropriate interactions withWayne Aarum as teenagers,manyof whom did not know each otherthen,gave nearly identical accounts ofhiscommon phrases andactionstowardthem. 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! 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. All Ill say is I no longer go there. Yeah rightall he can do for me is lead me down the wrong path. The only reason you dont want to tithe you think someone wants your money? 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. did ya miss me?? Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. so I dont sweat the small stuff. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. As I said before, I posted this stuff online precisely because it wasnt available anywhere else, and people considering joining his church had a right to get all sides of the argument. After all thats what they teach isnt it, if you give enough youll get rich? The more his congregation makes, the more he makesthats reality. 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. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. Just because Denny Schafer has a way to speak his opinion in public doesnt make him a bad guy. Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. He will be judged with the rest of us. PS before I go. Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. hmmmmmm, woulda never pegged her for a pastors wife, until I was actually told who she was. The request was deniedbecause both state and county child abuse reports are confidential. app is safe and it keeps me connected to what I need most, thank you Lord, https://pushpay.com/legal-center/privacy/. Julie: I just liked seeing you going back and forth with Dan. Thankyou Doug. Pitts is not the end all be all in the Charismatic realm. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. By the way, its Michael, not MIchael easy isnt it.. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. Aarum and the Circle C board members did not respond when asked how thisinvestigation was conducted and who conducted it. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pitts was driving onUS 20A in western Lucas County just east of the county line when he stopped for a routine vehicle inspection. You are the one that needs to pray for discernment! lots o people enjoy me lucky charms Pastor Pitts was IDd by the boys at night while the cops shined a flashlight into the cruiser. HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. Like hello peoplethats 10% to the churchNOT the pastor! He blamed his problems on media monsters. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. The park ranger on the stand lied about seeing Pastor Pitts on a few occasions, (since he had solid alibi of being out of the country preaching and was actually televised on those dates live preaching in those countries)So the judge called up the prosecution and the defense, they went into chambers and they proved purgery. My Cornerstone. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? lily you smell like shit. In 1995 Bill Gates gave what is considered the single largest charitable donation in history totaling 5 billion. Read your Bible, youll see it in there. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). And Mohler has been just as steadfast a friend to Mahaney, using his influence to help promote Mahaneys work in the past with no signs that the lawsuitecaused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. We give as unto the Lord and we do it for Him, not just for our church. Maybe you need to brush up on your law. If he and his congregation have donated gifts to the inner city children, why not donate a house, car, jewelry and money to MY family who work so hard for the things they are struggling to get instead of lining their pockets with Fools gold? It almost been 72 hours, are your attorneys issuing their warrants er subpeona or subpoena (yea thats what it is). Is that your fruit dropping to the ground? Watching the people walk in brought back flashbacks of when I was part of a cultish church called the International Churches of ChristI checked out the website and an eerie feeling came over me.it presents the church the same that the ICOC does. All Right, all right, I never said I was a shining beacon of light. 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. Pastor Michael Pitts NEVER goes by Mike. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. Pastor Pitts doesnt need to explain himself here, nor has he ever done so! But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. Circle C Ranchpublishedmultiple statementson itswebsitein recent months,doubling down on the argument that Aarum has never acted inappropriately with teenage girlsin any pastoralrole. Why is it that since he has a big church, hes doing great things? That is love! Anyone that builds a multi-million dollar organization is not stupid, slow, ignorant or any such thing. [2], In June 1986, Pitts and his wife Kathi moved to Toledo to start a non-denominational church, which they named Cornerstone Church. Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. What are you doing here? Its called the 10 Commandments. Silleman confirmed in May that theSheriffs Office investigation isclosed. Who did you get that fromyour imagination? Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. Im an attorney and helped a small church that had a similar situation aka the pastors both were extremely ill. Thank You Lord for all that you are doing in my life and in the lives of those who you have called and anointed for this season!!! Havent you seen the pattern? Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. If I got fired, who was going to stand in the gap?. In theweeks following, over a dozen womengave statements toofficers regarding their experiences with Aarum. Theres some thoughts to ponder Julie. Maybe youll see. than to poke my nose in the buisness of one man. Hed ask how their relationships with familyorboyfriends were going, and what he could do to help. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Seed, time and harvest. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. I would be interested to know. 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. They were seated off to the sidein the dining hall, while a few other people milled around. 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. #18 of 19 things to do in Maumee. All Rights Reserved. Men will rise and men will fall but the one I came to preach about is JESUS! From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. 2023 www.democratandchronicle.com. Try doing a search on manifest sons of God, or dominion theology or latter rain. alot of those individuals were other pastors/priests in the city and alot were in a city/government office or political office. It is used to compel the testimony of witnesses in a trial. YOU would know that if you knew him or even attended any services. How to they do it? Lets put him up on a pedestal. HMMM, Ill be praying for the no name people on here. [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. I would bet he has more than one home anyway! 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. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. You really are deceived. It was almost like I needed that from him, said Poulsen, who now lives inAmherst. You know how I feel about no names LOL Big Chickens!! For more, visit the website atwww.d2l.org. Futhermore, you obviously did not really look into the Delta incident. Maybe the bucket passing a few years ago is what it was, and it got mixed up in the rumor mill.?? If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. My opinion. Did MIchael Pitts really post that Because if he did he cannot spell defamation of character. Call me funny but Pastor Pitts seems like a little more intelligent than that. If I wanted to get a copy, yes I could get it..anyone can. But for the record, I am a pastors wife. I have aquantences, that used to be friends, that I heard started going to his church, and was curious because Ive heard some things about him. It would not square with what I know his character is. . 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. Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. The judge also fined Pitts $300 and took away his driver's license indefinitely. youve got to be kidding me you really are a beacon of light Julie, Um, who said that? Its sad but there are ways to work around it and stick uncle sam with the outrageous price tag of medical coverage. In 2005, the church filed for a restraining order to halt its attempted sale by then owner, Lamaree Marty Miller. He was friendly and charismatic in public, and his 6-foot-3-inch frame commanded a roomwhen he delivered sermons about sin and salvation. Mike Baker, pastor of Eastview Christian Church leads the church's on-demand Christmas Eve service. 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. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? 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. Ive seen those same patterns. Appreciate the feedback. Thats their business. Contact Sarah at STADDEO@Gannett.com. I value Pastor Michael enough that aside from preaching herasy, there is nothing that will keep me from being blessed by his ministry. 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. Simply amazing. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. Because if it is. Are you going to be labeled in some way.such as proud or self-righteous? I dont care if you let the mean rest. Also, in regard to the Toledo Blade when have they EVER reported truth Everybody knows they make up the majority of what they print. Abusers mayrelyonthat societal perceptiontocreate an environment in which theirabuse can continuein plain sight, she said. Thats the mentality of America that he has found a foundation to preach upon. Your response shows how ignorant you are. Michael Pitts was identified and arrested in Delta, Ohio in 1995 for public indecency and did attend counseling for this arrest. Share this story. CEO of M.A.P.S. He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. 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. Do you know someone connected to The Chapel or Circle C Ranch? (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. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! 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. Pitts can petition state to get license back. Nineteen others14 of them speaking on the record,including former camp staff members, their family members andpastors in the region said theypersonally witnessedAarumsactions, or heard aboutthemfrom staff or loved ones. Im not mad in the slightest. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. Going to the next level, a new season, Im believing God for a harvest, getting my stuff back from the devil are saying frequently used in Charasmatic circles. She was 15, and he told her she was amazing. I really cannot imagine anyone as high profile, in the city of Toledo at least, cognoscentely exposing themselves to some kids. 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!! It looks like we have some Christian potty mouths in here. I didnt know that was a relatively new church to this area at the time. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. $$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. In multiple letters and meetingsover the past year,The Chapel pastors haveimploredthe board ofCircle C Ranchtohear and consider the womens allegations. Am I a prophet, well, I have received prophecy from God. Wayne Aarum was the first man Joy McCullough ever held hands with. Thanks. if it is true it will happen again. Of course, why would he want to speak with someone who doesnt have 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 are by-products of being worshipped and idolized. 48hr left. Had the authorities had any convincing evidence on him, they would not have dropped all the charges and offered him a trespassing plea, would they? Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If he didnt do these things, then you have nothing to worry about, right? Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. TOLEDO, OH - This will not be easy on the eyes. After all, they have been given the charge of teaching you the truth and will be accountable for it. What good is all this gossiping and backstabbing doing the Kingdom of God? Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational church located in Toledo, Ohio. I thank You Lord!! Do you feel like you have to give more than you can afford or are you made to feel guilty regarding how much you do or dont tythe?