Comparing Mohler to legendary American pastor Jonathan Edwards, Mahaney rhapsodized about how smart Mohler is by gushing over his stack of books: Ive seen his stack of books. Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. We all fall short of Gods laws. matthew! A line up would have been nice. 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. (obviously this is paraphrased) Dont be blinded by the charisma of this man. (Ive heard Pitts say this from the pulpit). I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings in tithing, unless you tithe with a giving heart. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. Let the mean rest? Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. A legal warrant. Im sorry she doesnt fit your stereotypical pastors wife. Then again, how can you objectivly judge Kathy when youve already misjudged her husband? All Rights Reserved. Several of these individuals specifically said Aarum didnotfollow a widely known Circle C Ranchpolicyaboutavoiding bodily contact between members of the opposite sex. They cared more about others than they did themselves. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? Its written in the Bible. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! That incident speaks for itself. In 2007 the Church severed all ties with Miller, who later filed bankruptcy and relocated. she was kinda snotty! 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. It reminds me of a movie I saw once about a traveling vampire circus. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. Pastor Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal is Back I do not care about your efforts to attack me, but you all need Jesus. I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. Pitts pleaded "no contest,"and Judge Gary Byers found him guilty and sentenced him to 9 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio in Stryker. I doubt it, however I wouldnt put it past any of pastors at Cornerstone. Shesangry, but not vindictive. Hes more focused on speaking to asset owners. p.s. Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse Immediately following the purchase, several area pastors complained that their shows had been pulled from regular programming. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. The suit alleges that the potential additional victims are too many to be included as individual plaintiffs in the suit because SGMs leaders have cultivated an environment conducive to and protective of physical and sexual abuse of children., (Note: The lawsuit itself can be readhere, though I cannot emphasize enough how triggering and generally upsetting it is.). FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. Have you ever listened to him? Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. [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. Mike Baker, pastor of Eastview Christian Church leads the church's on-demand Christmas Eve service. Michael Pitts was identified and arrested in Delta, Ohio in 1995 for public indecency and did attend counseling for this arrest. But he didnt. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. email me. He certainly never earned any understudy degrees. You sure seem to have everything figured out I just hope you dont ever need any grace or mercy since it is certain that you aernt offering any to Pastor Michael or anyone elso for that matter. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. 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. Why dont you make meaningful comments or not make any at all. [1], Michael Pitts was born in south Lima, Ohio, in 1964 to factory workers Eugene and Brenda Pitts. 2019. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. That is why he was not found guilty of ANY of them. 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. The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. The judge was SOOOO MAD! And its no wonder, these saying are born out of the doctrine that stems from the selfish foundation on which it was built. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. Think about it please! You guessed it. Since his last name is not pitts, they didnt know he was related to him. [2], In June 1986, Pitts and his wife Kathi moved to Toledo to start a non-denominational church, which they named Cornerstone Church. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. Okay. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. I would bet he has more than one home anyway! 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. I have to say tooI Love Denny Schafer. Is there an image trying to presented through the leadership to attact young, professionals to the church? The Apostles in Acts gave everything they had to meet the needs of the members of their churches. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. I thought you were done. It is easy to criticize the Cornerstone Church and Pitts until you analyze the situation. One is Ricky Payne, 20, a bearded man police describe as a hippie. I never saw him in the same light after that dream. 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. The trooper said he smelled alcohol, and did a field sobriety test. All rights reserved. (I want to make sure that his lawyers, wherever they may be, see I am making this clear.) Follow her on Twitter @Sjtaddeo. And you will only know on the last day what a difference this conference made. But he saved his greatest praise for Al Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, architect of the conservative revolution in the Southern Baptist Convention, and the top-billed speaker at the conference. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. So thats why, on this page, Ive posted a few old articles from my old newspaper. Nor does that attitude reflect in my posts. Many camp staffers credit Circle C Ranch as being integral to their personal spiritual growth and the formation of lastingconnections within the area Christian community. Sorry! We pastor a small church, (no, Im not jealous, I wouldnt want a large church, too much stress) and I have an incurable disease. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. Ive seen those same patterns. Its sad to say that my whole family continues to support this man and his organization. Besides that, I was telling the truth. You people need to pick up a Bible and get a church home, instead of judging someone that is following God will for his life. Can you not read, or do you need pastor Pitts to help you read as well as explain scripture to you. 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The dumbest things ever blurted out by San - San Antonio Current Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. If you have answered yes to any of these questions its time to start questioning your leaders. [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 And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. All fourdid not respond. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. However, I dont need the copy to know its true. Within a year, however, she said she would go to the police to report heruneaseabout thehabitsshed seen develop betweenWayne Aarum and teenage girls at the camp. (Its in Maumee, a Toledo suburb.) BTW, have you looked into going on disability? Although Cornerstone Lead Pastor Matt Hagee. Oh, looks like I stuck a nerve. If you are that concerned about a so called false-prophet or a church being led astray by false teachings then get on your knees and do some real intercession pray for this man and these people.oh and one more thingLord, you are awesome!! I noticed they all look young and hip. 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. False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. I thank You Lord!! God Bless Pastor Pitts and the whole Cornerstone Family, I myself have benefited greatly from the annointing spirit that overflows beyond the walls of Cornerstone. There have I been flattering enough. There was also no mention of the fact that, in 2000, he was convicted of driving while intoxicated What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? But no, just because hes a pastor, he can do whatever he wants and get away with it. #18 of 19 things to do in Maumee. Sorry, I do buy it. settle down now. Did you see him doing the act.. Half their stories are plagiarize and the other half has no facts. Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. Hope that you make good decisions. (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. That thiswas what Ihad hoped for and thought that it was.. the blade does not have the final say so in our lives, nor does pitts, P.T. Im not quite sure what to believe now. 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. Most people who have problems with the Cornerstone are not looking at it from a religious point of view. Thank you for making that information available to me. 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. By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. 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. I do not believe Pitts is doing great things. This is the foundation of Pitts message to his congregation. Last year,Carolyn McDonaldfacedmembers of the Circle C Ranch boardandsharedherstorydirectly for the first time. Where in the Bible do you get that we are supposed to withdraw from those who preach prosperity? 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? Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. espescially the part which involves frustrating would be impersonators. First off, I dont go to his church nor have I ever attended or given him any money. It was the best decision Ive ever made. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. This is the man that appeared on the. Absolutely furious. Devan ODierno told the USA Today Network that Wayne Aarum was physically inappropriate with her, including placing his hands on her bottom while hugging her tightly in an empty room, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in the 2000s. It almost been 72 hours, are your attorneys issuing their warrants er subpeona or subpoena (yea thats what it is). Jesus crossed many lines for you, laying down his life that you might have eternal life. Please consider becoming a digital subscriber. In fact, if you call him Mike hell correct you and ask you to please call him Michael. Shut it down with in 72 hours or I will sue you for slander. I just dont get it. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. In multiple letters and meetingsover the past year,The Chapel pastors haveimploredthe board ofCircle C Ranchtohear and consider the womens allegations. If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. I find it painstakingly difficult to believe he would post as Mike Pitts on this firum, because he wouldnt Once again, nice try. He blamed his problems on media monsters. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. The boys identified him in person, right there! And. Please E-mail me. oh, and kat? It's sad that now Bishop Pitt's daughter and her husband have been thrown under the bus to continue the legacy to bring harm to the people of God. Ill pray for you Matt. John: To contradict your statement, the following was taken from the article posted in the TOLEDO BLADE on Sunday, November 30, 1997. Cornerstone Church Toledo OH - Home - Facebook Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? I would be careful pretending to be someone 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. This is perplexing me. [11], Pitts is the founder of "Heal The World", a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that activities include covering the cost of soup kitchen Thanksgiving meals,[12] collecting Bibles for US soldiers,[13] and partnering with Mercy Ministries. It would not square with what I know his character is. He does not take money from us that the Lord doesnt tell us to give. Futhermore, you obviously did not really look into the Delta incident. 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? Are you pushed to bring people to church and invite so many per month? I think Pastor Pitts is very annointed visionary that was sent by God. If he were a real man, he would step back and let people cool off, before he started running his empire again. I trust his teaching. 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. The warrants issued by a court normally are search warrants, arrest warrants, and execution warrants. [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. 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. JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO. I guess members of Cornerstone have enough faith to get saved but not enough faith to get rich. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! Cmon, how stupid would he have to be? . Jason & Josh I cant make sense of it, said RichFerchen, 52, who worked with Aarum at both The Chapel and the Ranch for decades. Maumee, OH, United States JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. Nate, you need to get your facts correct. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. and Jesus says I never knew you, you workers of iniquity. 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. Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. Let God handle him. 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. Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. Doesnt it say in the Bible that you are to tithe to the church 10% of your wages? hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. The public indecency charge was dropped on January 15, 1998 when Judge Francis Gorman of the Toledo Municipal Court ruled that the statute of limitations had expired for the initial event. 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? To say the good pastors problems are a media invention is hopelessly naive. Why? FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A downtown Fresno church is celebrating a win in a lawsuit against the state. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. 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. Although he will likely never be as popular as he once was, with the help of friends like Mohler, he can continue to speak and earn a four-digit speaker fee. Again, what a joke. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. Your hilarious. All things are possible if you believe. Hes the only one that will never have his character tainted or be caught doing public perversions. They asked him what dirt can we create on Pastor Michael Pitts? they wanted to smear him. Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. July 16, 2020 09:07 AM. pastor pitts - Crabwalk What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. amen! But I want justice.. god wont be mocked. 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,. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. Members are told to shut up and follow him, and believe me that's what they do. Look at OJ, just because he was aquitted doesnt mean I think he was innocent. It is what a person believes that makes him righteous. Like I said, I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. The only reason you dont want to tithe you think someone wants your money? A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). Around the same time,The Chapel hiredMinistrySafetoformally investigateclaimsofAarums abuse. You really are deceived. 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.