Save. 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. I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. Your gossip bone must have got the best of you. And while I appreciate your no-doubt informed thoughts on how the media operate, I might point out in the case of Pastor Pitts, he was charged with more than a dozen crimes by multiple jurisdictions. PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION-WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL THIS "CHURCH" IS THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED AND THEIR ACTIONS ARE BROUGHT TO LIGHT!! Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. So thats why, on this page, Ive posted a few old articles from my old newspaper. Women whoallege inappropriate interactions withWayne Aarum as teenagers,manyof whom did not know each otherthen,gave nearly identical accounts ofhiscommon phrases andactionstowardthem. CEO of M.A.P.S. Michelle Poulsen and Joy McCullough allege Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward them was inappropriate and abusive while they were youth group members at The Chapel in the late 1990s. At that point, Carolyn McDonald briefly considered alawsuit, butdropped it after her lawyers saidit wouldbedifficult to bring her most egregiousallegations of abuseto court, because she couldnt remember whether she was 17 or 18 when they occurred. Marjorie Taylor Greenes Red/Blue National Divorce Looks an Awful Lot Like a Confederate Flag, Can Rage Fuel the Struggle for Justice? Not spreading rumors. Cornerstone Church And if they are out of control spiritually and naturally, where does that leave those following them? remember when you write in the sand baby. And you go girl. God is the ultimate judge. 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. did ya miss me?? Do you feel that you HAVE to be there every time the doors are open or youll be questioned as to why you werent? If someone was so concerned about thos so called young witnesses, wouldnt you be more concerned about getting a creep off the streets. Please know that as I am sorry for my past actions, I am thankful for Gods saving Grace, and the authority he gives me as a child of the King. The Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. He finds girls that he likes, and he gets them into a vulnerable position where they tell him everything, McDonald said. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. At the age of 14, Pitts felt called to become a preacher. What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? I completely agree with you. Furthermore, Pitts character is such that it makes it quite believable for me that he did it. Its written in the Bible. It is easy to criticize the Cornerstone Church and Pitts until you analyze the situation. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.) Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. He also formed deep emotional bonds with these girls,acting as a father figure and maintaining a constant stream of intimacy and adoration, according to the women alleging abuse. 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Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. Let it go? Barnum may have had something to say about the issue. Gillis didnt thinkto lookatWayne Aarums personnel file at the time, he said. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. And the image STILL continuesflashy cars, jewelry, fancy dudsetcwhos image is that?? The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. Thats my cue to exit stage right. David stood for the goodness of God toward his people. Wheres your god for them? Ill pray for you Matt. A legal warrant. I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. You see, Pastor Michael Pitts was charged with several counts of exposing himself to strangers. Making fun of Pastor Pitts on a billboard in Toledo is not speaking your opinion. How to they do it? If you have anything to say thats worth while, and arent afraid to share your name and not be a coward. Ive seen those same patterns. San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. You cant really think he doesnt know this about you. Do you feel like this? Does anyone know if this is true? 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 would be interested to know. I should make it clear that he was never convicted of any of these charges. Do you honestly think he would knowingly jeopardize his livelihood by exposing himself to some kids at a ball park. Just was surprised when she told me who she was! Non the less, Free speech is allowed unless it causes the defamation (sorry for the previous quirk, spell check is a genious) of character in more than verbalized, and reserved form, or prevention of potential income. Attorneys file lawsuits. Then, in 2012,Elle Campbell, a staff member and youth leader at The Chapel,went tocurrentLeadPastor Jerry Gillisabout a concerning incident between a youth group member and Aarum at Snow Camp. I came back just to see if you had the nerve to comment again. You think they were convinced of his innocence? touchy touchy arent we? I am a part of the pitts family and reading this has been both hilarious and very very sad. Thats the childish statement. Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. More significantly, I believe these imposters are, at best, a poor representation of a man who Ive come to realize has a shockingly superior intelect to that of the average person. No. 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. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. Wake up and smell the coffee! He would kiss their foreheads, or put his forehead to theirs in a close embrace a particular physical encounter thatstaff members at the Ranch would refer toas gettingWayned., Aarum said in a May 7, 2021, email thathe had never touched anyonein a way that was unsuitable orincorrect in the work, situation, location, setting, or circumstances.. Herdetermination to bringto lightwhat she calls her Wayne story propelled her through the events of the last yearconfronting Aarum, speaking to investigators and police and comforting other women whove been through similar experiences. Reviewed July 21, 2020. princess1075, Willoughby, Ohio. THATS ALL. Mahaney called Cornerstone Church, where the conference was held, one of my favorite churches on the planet, predicting that there will be massive fruit from last nights [conference] till the end of time. [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. You dont need Pitts approval or covering. Learn more. For me, it doesnt matter if he did what he has been accused of So Ive been a little stressed with that lateley, thats why Ive been gone from this. He is frequently in other cities and out of the country and so none of those charges stuck because you sure cant argue with airline info and 3000 people who were listening to you preach in their country that day! I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. Im sorry she doesnt fit your stereotypical pastors wife. Then again, how can you objectivly judge Kathy when youve already misjudged her husband? Whats worse, public masterbation or being a murderer? Members have reported being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for money, gifts, and positions/titles/opportunities in the ministry. Its all about them and what they can do for me. Maybe I wouldnt have listened anyway, who knows. Youre not Michael Pitts. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. May God richly bless you all! The lawsuit against SGM, which fizzled out in the late spring due to statutes of limitations, alleged that church leaders, including Mahaney, had actively worked to protect multiple abuse perpetrators while harassing and intimidating victims into silence. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. In afall 2020 letter,Wayne Aarum saidhe was reinstatedas presidentand that Circle Cs independent investigation was complete, andhad found no factual basisfor the allegations against him at that point. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. (obviously this is paraphrased) Dont be blinded by the charisma of this man. There are others who have gambled everything doing far lesstell me why Pitts would be above it??? The results of that test caused the trooper to take Pitts into custody, and take him to the Highway Patrol Post on Airport Highway. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York, Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I think its disgusting. 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. hahahaha! p.s. Yes I am. So, my friends, Im not going to be here anymore. Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. Michael was identified in Delta on the date of the offense and did attend his court approved sex counseling. said Lester Sumrall about the Maumee building, We began holding services in East Toledo at the Historic Eastwood Theater, Cornerstone Harvest Church planted in Lima, OH, We invest 4.2 million dollars in world class facilities for the children's wing and multipurpose facilities at our Maumee Campus, Cornerstone City Church planted in Wayne, MI, We celebrated the consecration of Pastor Michael Pitts to the office of Bishop, We launched Heal The World as an outreach arm of Cornerstone Church, The historic Eastwood Theater was and once again began holding services as the new Eastwood Campus, Cornerstone City Church restructures as our Wayne Campus, Purchased the Summit building in downtown Toledo and began renovations, Cornerstone Harvest Church restructures as our Lima Campus, Cornerstone launches as the Downtown Campus, Phil and Meredith Ryburn installed as Lead Pastors. and Maumee). You know Matt, if you spent as much time arguing the CAUSE OF CHRIST, instead of the CAUSE OF PASTOR PITTS, maybe more people would be in Heaven someday. We pastor a small church, (no, Im not jealous, I wouldnt want a large church, too much stress) and I have an incurable disease. Hey!! [4] In 1995, Pitts moved the Church to Reynolds Road in Maumee, just outside Toledo, with a 2,500-seat facility. 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. Nate, you need to get your facts correct. [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. But I for one, am not ever going to go to a church where the guy has had so much evidence pointing at him, and putting him in such a bad light. The case began in December 2006. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. I have to say tooI Love Denny Schafer. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. (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. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. Not tearing him down. more. In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. This is the foundation of Pitts message to his congregation. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. 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. But I believe that people who give no grace to others better hope they dont ever need any. What we should concentrate on is the plank in our own eye and not the speck in our neighbors. Im also curious why everone at Cornerstone who does tithe isnt rich by now. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. But, I firmly believed I wasnt in a cult either.when I was involved. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If he didnt do these things, then you have nothing to worry about, right? Id settle down on the f word if I were you. 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" Source: http://crabwalk.com/2003/08/pastor-pitts/, 2000-Pastor Pitts charged with drunken driving:https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2000/08/30/Pastor-Pitts-charged-with-drunken-driving/stories/200008300021, 2007-Pastor Pitts Faces Judge: A urine test taken after troopers smelled alcohol on the pastor during a routine stop in December of last year putPitts' alcohol level at .13,well above the legal limit. 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. [1][3] The church grew rapidly and by the age of 26, Pitts was preaching to over 1,000 weekly members. It took a lot of time and complete separation to finally make the decision to break away and stay away. There is no demonstration of true Godly love at Cornerstone, just a lot of judgmental attitudes and self-righteousness. Non relevant to any of this. Thats their business. youve got to be kidding me you really are a beacon of light Julie, Um, who said that? I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. I just move to area when all that stuff was going on, I really didnt understand why. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! 1520 Reynolds Road . I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. That didnt seem right. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. The bible says to judge someone by his fruit. http://www.dennyradio.com 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. Sarah Taddeo is an Enterprise reporter for USA Today Network's in New York, covering consumer affairs and statewide news. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. Joshua Benton a former staff writer and columnist for The Dallas Morning News wrote about Pitts heretofore slick abilities to avoid the legal noose for his perverted crimes. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. You can share anonymously or with your name. Eastview Christian Church leaders promise review amid allegations of Also, Enron made some wonderful donations to charity. As far as the Delta incident goes there was no police line up, and a very poor description of the suspect. But, according to the Bible, he does preach on tithing and giving. If 72 hours pass, and this forum still exists, my attorneys will be issuing your warrant. In theweeks following, over a dozen womengave statements toofficers regarding their experiences with Aarum. Apparently Josh is too busy to check this forum any longer. Like I said, I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. Juliejust an FYIPitts birthday is the end of August. Im not arguing with your choice to go there. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. There will be false prophets, and we are never to follow man, but God only. I do not care about your efforts to attack me, but you all need Jesus. That is simply an aspect of the case that has been passed along and like a game of telephone; the truth has been warped so uniformly that most believe the lie. Dont waste your time or money with this church. Prosperity preachers didnt make that up. He wasnt drunk. Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? Where are those stories? 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? 2 days ago. Because, only God can judge use with regard to his will. You are praising Denny Schafer? caused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. Your right, I do know nobody is perfect including myself, michael pitts and you. This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. if it is true it will happen again. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. 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." I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. I think you would have to agree he is a very sharp and intelligent man. Michael Pitts NEVER attended court ordered counseling for any crime he was or was not convicted of. Not sure how he found this website, but none-the-less, Im broken-hearted that my unfortunate past has been BB-Q (to quote my nonsense impersonator). There have been patterns of sexual misconduct and perversion from ministers and associate pastors over the years when I was a member and before then. Anyone that builds a multi-million dollar organization is not stupid, slow, ignorant or any such thing. How sad. princess1075. Cornerstone Church Toledo Sex Abuse Lawsuits - Facebook 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. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. However, God loved David not because he was not a sinner, but because had a righteous heart. You want to argue a point that is mute. Why? (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. Pitts can petition state to get license back. Why is it that since he has a big church, hes doing great things? He was released over the weekend. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. The focus is to keep people intimidated and blinded to the real issues. email me. So we must ask ourselves the question, what makes us righteous? Mike Baker, pastor of Eastview Christian Church leads the church's on-demand Christmas Eve service. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. Aarum was neitherdefensive norapologetic, she said. That email launcheda series of events, including atleast two separateinvestigations into Aarums conduct,and the involvement of law enforcement and state camp licensure officials. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. 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 need to see the act to know its true. 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. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. 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. WHAT HURTS HIS CREDIBILITY MORE THAN ANYTHING IS THAT HE WAS DRUNK AND WAS DRIVING. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. All fourdid not respond. Let me know what happens this birthday! Aarum and the Circle C board members did not respond when asked how thisinvestigation was conducted and who conducted it. you go girl!! Its a vicious cycle of those individuals always feeling inadequate and that they have no faith.