I just recieved this email from a friend. HMMM, Ill be praying for the no name people on here. The . Hes known for his knowledge, humor, devotion to the Lord and to His people. Because if it is. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. Keep your money in your pocket, since you have a better use for it. Cattaraugus CountySgt. So many things in those cases didnt add up. The qualifications are clear. Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) [1] Early life and career [ edit] if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. Carolyn McDonald was one of the first women to make the Circle C board aware of her abuse allegations, in the form ofanemailonOct. 6. In 2009, Ferrante, now a program director at camp during the summers,spoke toWayne Aarum's father, Wes Aarum Sr., abouthis concerns. Are you pushed to bring people to church and invite so many per month? But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. Thats it! 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." What are you doing here? Pastor goes all over the world teaching and preaching to not only congregations, but to Pastors and Ministers. 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. Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. Its sad to say that my whole family continues to support this man and his organization. Hes just a man. How can anyone in their right mind ignore the Delta arrest? Also a fact I would assume the Pator knows. Toledo Bar Hunt: Holy Toledo, it's a Bar Hunt! "In 1995, he was stopped by police after allegedly being spotted masturbating in front of two young boys hitting golf balls at a local baseball diamond. Wheres your god for them? I think Pastor Pitts is very annointed visionary that was sent by God. Rob Shryock is an author, journalist and editor of the Religion blog "God Is Sometimes Great." By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. I pray that my family and friends who still attend wake up and see the false teachings this man is heaping on the City of Toledo. app is safe and it keeps me connected to what I need most, thank you Lord, https://pushpay.com/legal-center/privacy/. God Bless~ Julie. For decades,youths across the region wereenamored with Wayne Aarum, whooperatedinsome of thehighest-profile spaces inWestern New YorksChristian ecosystem. Joe Schmoe would be hated in the community and locked up. Michael Pitts is an American pastor, preacher, and author. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. What we should concentrate on is the plank in our own eye and not the speck in our neighbors. Thats a biblical principal. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. 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. TOLEDO, OH - This will not be easy on the eyes. Shoot, while were at it, why dont we just put candles around him and pray in his name. His wife had their first child the same time and same hospital I had triplets!!! Maybe you should go to Cornerstone and break your impoverished mindset. Yeah, sad situation. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. princess1075. Rachel Horvath alleges Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward her was inappropriate and abusive while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in 2011. The ones that are in the pitts with denial? Eddie Long is trending gay affirming and fancies himself a religious Donald Trump. Jennifer Adema alleges that Wayne Aarum touched her inappropriately, including pressing his groin into her back, while he was a youth pastor and she was a youth group member at The Chapel in the 1990s. The goodness of the Lord affecting all nations is a recurring theme of the Ministry of Cornerstone. 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. Benton who lived and worked in Toledo for some time said he was dismayed that there was little information on Pitts sexual malfunctions on the internet. [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. God knows the truth, and ultimately, thats what matters. Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. Get Involved. He finds girls that he likes, and he gets them into a vulnerable position where they tell him everything, McDonald said. It was 1997, and Aarum was her youth pastor. There have I been flattering enough. All rights reserved. Regardless of what he has said, it is obvious that this event did occur. The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. 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! He was definitely grooming me I didnt realize how absolutely brainwashing it was.. Why are there so many people concerned about Cornerstone, if its not their money that people given to the church? on Mr. Pitts. . Pitts has been found guilty ofdriving under the influence once before. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. Curious to note a few things here that were never brought out or known or told in or by the media: 3 months before the big arrest a few city/government/police officials called a certain individual in the police department, in the investigations, and spoke to this person. 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. First off, I dont go to his church nor have I ever attended or given him any money. settle down now. It was almost like I needed that from him, said Poulsen, who now lives inAmherst. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I DONT THINK ANYONE IS WILLING TO BOTHER GETTING THE DELTA REPORTTHEY WOULD RATHER BASE THEIR OPINIONS ON RUMORS. I just hold Gods name in high esteem. I cant make sense of it, said RichFerchen, 52, who worked with Aarum at both The Chapel and the Ranch for decades. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. 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. Once again, I agree we are all sinners. Why? Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. That has been my point. He. It almost been 72 hours, are your attorneys issuing their warrants er subpeona or subpoena (yea thats what it is). Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Why cant we all do the same. Sorry, I do buy it. I am doing my best as a servant of God to preach the gospel so that a lost and hurt people may come to know Jesus Christ. (h/t Pulpit Pimps) Pitts is bishop or apostle of the Cornerstone Global Network. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. 38 people follow this. Attorneys file lawsuits. Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. Dear anonymous commenter, 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! more. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. BTW I happen to know Pastor Michael Pitts didnt go to college. 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. He was released over the weekend. Im sure your already looking into these things but hope I helped. We pastor a small church, (no, Im not jealous, I wouldnt want a large church, too much stress) and I have an incurable disease. The police report is public record, and you can obtain a copy through the Delta police department. But thanks, you did give me some thoughts. In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. Make An Impact. Pastor Pitts was IDd by the boys at night while the cops shined a flashlight into the cruiser. Cornerstone Church, Maumee, Ohio. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. 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). and Maumee). He never gave them any inkling of an idea either, since he wanted to keep the door open for them so he would know what they were up to. 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. In response, The Chapels executive pastor, John Camardo, said in a May 1 statement to reporters: The Chapel has reviewed the personnel file and believes that the assertations made by Mr. Aarum are not consistent with the contents of the file.. 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. Mayor of Toledo, Department of Justice: Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse, http://crabwalk.com/2003/08/pastor-pitts/, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2000/08/30/Pastor-Pitts-charged-with-drunken-driving/stories/200008300021, https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.). On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. Improve this listing All photos (14) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Self Guided "Detroit's Spirit and History" Solo Walking Tour 4 Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. 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. He was rather impressed by the large amounts of money collected every week and the men with guns to handle it all. We had the evidence on him, said Mr. Smith, but we would have had to bring two boys to the edge of hell to bring it out. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.) Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? 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. 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. It was difficult not to notice this car, nor identify it incorrectly. But you dont have to be bamboozled. Its all about the free exchange of accurate information. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. You want to argue a point that is mute. But Im always available for any of you to talk to. Furthermore, I do not agree that Pitts is a sharp, intelligent man. He blamed his problems on media monsters. Ill pray for you Matt. Just because Denny Schafer has a way to speak his opinion in public doesnt make him a bad guy. Thats how I was raised. Thanks. Let it go? The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. - The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. Where did the pastor go? 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. Half their stories are plagiarize and the other half has no facts. It took a lot of time and complete separation to finally make the decision to break away and stay away. The specific authority in this case would be applied to the owner of this forum. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Like someone said above, we are growing and are much stronger. In 2005, the church filed for a restraining order to halt its attempted sale by then owner, Lamaree Marty Miller. Finally, both of Pastor Pitts attornies accepted Jesus and now attend his church as a direct result of the entire ordeal. 1520 Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537-1602. 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. Ferchenwas sufficiently concerned, he said, that heconfrontedAarum at the time about ending upalone in a space with someone of the opposite sex, which was prohibited underanother one ofthe Ranchs policies. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. All Rights Reserved. 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! Over the next 8 years the church invested over $800,000 into the station, eventually purchasing 37% ownership. 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. Snellfelt confused, she recalls; no one had ever touched her like that. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. God doesnt need your money or desire it, he wants your obediance. Youre defensiveness is coming out. Because, only God can judge use with regard to his will. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. So the people who were victim to the disgusting actions of Pitts, are just supposed to live with it? Yes I am. And I know that the Lord sees him as His beloved son and He is very well pleased with him. MAUMEE--A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. Michael Pitts will, Im sure, be more than happy to tell them about the good things Cornerstone does. Its your site, do what you want to do. 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. I dont mean to give you a hard time but just want to encourage you to seek the truth and remember that your relationship with God, and answering to God is more important than answering to a leader of Cornerstone
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