19 likes. Havent they ready the first 5 chapters of Acts? Did you wear braces Kristi? As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. (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. So I. His next arrest was the very public exposing incident, in which the majority of charges were dropped and Pitts plead guilty to trespassing. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Thanks, and yes, I have applied for disability (though that makes me feel like a jerk) but anyway, Im just waiting right now. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. Toledo Bar Hunt: Holy Toledo, it's a Bar Hunt! Im sorry she doesnt fit your stereotypical pastors wife. Then again, how can you objectivly judge Kathy when youve already misjudged her husband? This is the official Cornerstone Church YouTube channel. 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. I wish someone had opened my eyes and asked me these questions. So Ive been a little stressed with that lateley, thats why Ive been gone from this. The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. He stands up for God every day while in the secular world. Over the next 8 years the church invested over $800,000 into the station, eventually purchasing 37% ownership. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. God Bless You. Think about it please! He is married to Kathi and they have two children. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. MinistrySafes investigation, separate from Circle Cs independent investigation, first focused onallegations of abuseat The Chapel youth groupin the 1990s. Arent you afraid? [21] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased one of the last gospel radio stations in Toledo. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. Do you have any idea what the tithes and offerings are for a 4,000 member church? Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline. In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. Truth always outlives a lie. And I am a Christian. and called and tried over and over to contact the church (it was a service night)to let someone know. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. Reviewed July 21, 2020. princess1075, Willoughby, Ohio. I thank You Lord!! He is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and oversees the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of over 150 churches throughout the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa and the UK. 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. Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. Your Welcome!! I noticed they all look young and hip. Because if it is. You want to argue a point that is mute. lots o people enjoy me lucky charms Im not trying to critize, just inform you. If anything they are a by product of intelligence. :https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, 2009-Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike: https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, In 2010 dozens of former members started a blog detailing abuses suffered at the hands of Cornerstone leaders: https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, Michael Pitts Sanitized Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor). I would bet he has more than one home anyway! hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. Amazing. There are many (legal) ways to structure things where you can take the burden of insurance off the church. The Holy Spirit is still present and active in the life of every believer through fruit and gifts. For MANY reasons. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? 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. By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. Are you pushed to bring people to church and invite so many per month? Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed.. 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. In fact, if you call him Mike hell correct you and ask you to please call him Michael. I completely agree with you. The USA TODAY NETWORKreached out to Wayne Aarum, his son Josh Aarum, andboard members Daryl Dekalb and Wes Aarum Jr.for comment specifictothis matter. espescially the part which involves frustrating would be impersonators. They are by-products of being worshipped and idolized. 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. Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. A subpoena is what you and your understudy degree are referring to which is: a formal order commanding a person to appear in court under penalty. 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. There will be false prophets, and we are never to follow man, but God only. How to they do it? Absolutely furious. That access, and Aarums presence as anauthority figurein a Christian setting,helpedfoster the girls'spiritual and emotional dependence on him, clearing the way for further manipulation and inappropriate behavior, said Cheryl Chambers, a licensed mental health counselor with Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York. This public display of affection is just the latest in a long-running and highly public friendship. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. My Cornerstone. long time member He was rather impressed by the large amounts of money collected every week and the men with guns to handle it all. Not just the ones called to a pulpit and their families. Im sure your cousin is the only saved person that has contributed to this board. Josh, is there any way you could post the Police Report from the Delta arrest? 6 1. Pastors at The Chapel spent most of last yeararranging orsupportingmeetings between Chapel staff, Aarum orCircle C board members,and the growing number of women alleging Aarums abuse. Members have reported being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for money, gifts, and positions/titles/opportunities in the ministry. 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. The Chapel, where Aarums brother Wes Aarum Jr.was a pastor until he resigned in early 2021,is attended by about 5,000 people. 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? Wes Aarum Jr. did not return requests for comment. Carolyn McDonald alleges Wayne Aarum physically and emotionally abused her, including touching her crotch over her clothes and barging into her bedroom while she was in her underwear, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch from 2006 to 2008. He said,I loved you guys and viewed you as my own children. ooooh scary. Share this story. If you are the Pastor, your going to have to give me some more compelling evidence. Pastor Michael was never conclusively identified at any of the locations of his charges. Maybe the bucket passing a few years ago is what it was, and it got mixed up in the rumor mill.?? This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. Best wishes to you in finding your answers. If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. Kat: Pastor Michael does not have a private jet please dont spew out ignorance you know nothing about. So, my friends, Im not going to be here anymore. BTW, have you looked into going on disability? Yeah, sad situation. Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. Oh, looks like I stuck a nerve. Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. Thankyou Doug! LOL . This is the man that appeared on the. [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. Well, I Googled Pastor Pitts, and I was surprised to find that there was no mention anywhere on the Internet of his alleged indiscretions. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. We can no longer afford silence while souls are being sifted like wheat with the help of false teachers. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. Of course (obviously) these are hypothetical circumstances because no one reads Bentons writing. Galations 6:1. My point is that Denny Schafer had no more right to appear on a derogatory billboard than those in the biblical account had to stone the woman caught in sin. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. They are both the same because they are both sin. First off, Pastor Michael has never preached or obviously practiced abstinence. Rob Shryock is an author, journalist and editor of the Religion blog "God Is Sometimes Great." And just because an organization is growing, doesnt mean that he is doing what God wants of him. Something smells fishy here Here is a man of God who lavishes himself in fine gold, designer clothes, fancy cars, and ultimate living with a $440,000 home on 30+ acres and his own private jet? HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. Pastor goes all over the world teaching and preaching to not only congregations, but to Pastors and Ministers. Oh, btw, I met mrs. pitts. If you have answered yes to any of these questions its time to start questioning your leaders. I honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. Community. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. I think Pastor Pitts is very annointed visionary that was sent by God. 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! None righteous, no not one. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. And Kathy, re: your comment: Lets put him up on a pedestal. But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. It almost been 72 hours, are your attorneys issuing their warrants er subpeona or subpoena (yea thats what it is). I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. It is easy to criticize the Cornerstone Church and Pitts until you analyze the situation. Hes a great man with a past. I DONT THINK ANYONE IS WILLING TO BOTHER GETTING THE DELTA REPORTTHEY WOULD RATHER BASE THEIR OPINIONS ON RUMORS. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Religion from Reed College, where he wrote his thesis on Christian Worship Music. 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. By now you would think that everyone at Cornerstone should be rolling in wealth.