Its written in the Bible. Yes I am. Michael Pitts is an American pastor, preacher, and author. Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. Oh well. Circle C Ranchpublishedmultiple statementson itswebsitein recent months,doubling down on the argument that Aarum has never acted inappropriately with teenage girlsin any pastoralrole. Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. You fool! The church is very huge and the people seem nice but a little clicky which isn't ideal. Dedicated on line cs. #18 of 19 things to do in Maumee. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. And I am a Christian. Is there an image trying to presented through the leadership to attact young, professionals to the church? The police report is public record, and you can obtain a copy through the Delta police department. Pastor Michael was never conclusively identified at any of the locations of his charges. Like hello peoplethats 10% to the churchNOT the pastor! Truth always outlives a lie. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. $$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. Thank you for making that information available to me. If someone was so concerned about thos so called young witnesses, wouldnt you be more concerned about getting a creep off the streets. Hindsight isa ridiculously good teacher.. There was also no mention of the fact that, in 2000, he was convicted of driving while intoxicated There are many (legal) ways to structure things where you can take the burden of insurance off the church. Jeffrey Swinger for the USA TODAY NETWORK. 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. None of the townspeople knew they were part of a scheme to rob them of their lives. 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? I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. It is used to compel the testimony of witnesses in a trial. Im sure those that go looking for dirt on people find it amusing and helpful, however Ive learned if you go digging up the past all you get is dirty. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. Did you see him doing the act.. Dave: All those Biblical types you mention acknowledged theyd done something wrong. Pastor Michael has never, and will never post on this forum. He is one of the greatest men of God I, or for that matter the world, has ever known. Hes just a man. I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. Others were less sure. You will not hear from me again on this forum, because I have better things to do than dig up peoples opinions of my past. 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! Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. It says that at judgement they will stand before Jesus saying didnt we prophesy in your name, etc. However, I dont need the copy to know its true. I am not a member of Cornerstone, but my membership is at another church in the city, but I still find it very disgusting that people would rather gossip about a pastor who has struggled, rather than pray for Him and trust God to work things out as only He can. By now you would think that everyone at Cornerstone should be rolling in wealth. The only people I am giving a hard time in this forum, are the idiots who are pretending to be him! Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed.. Arent you afraid? I thought this forum died, if you have a problem with Pastor Michael Pitts, take it the Lord in prayer. 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. Isensed that I was a part of something very good. Oh, looks like I stuck a nerve. 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. The bible is very clear that its not what we do but what we belive that make us righteous. Do you honestly think he would knowingly jeopardize his livelihood by exposing himself to some kids at a ball park. 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. Let it go? That wouldnt be the case if God wasnt with Pastor Pitts, but He is. Besides that, I was telling the truth. What a childish statement. Unless the church needs it, Pastor Pitts doesns ask us for it. Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. I assure you I never studied law, Ive never issued warrants, or any of that nonsense. Thats what bothers you! By the way, its Michael, not MIchael easy isnt it.. Maybe the bucket passing a few years ago is what it was, and it got mixed up in the rumor mill.?? Pitts can petition state to get license back. One is Ricky Payne, 20, a bearded man police describe as a hippie. That has been my point. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. 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? Wes Aarum Jr. did not return requests for comment. If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. Pastor Pitts pled guilty to trespassing. Community. What I dont understand is how these modern Apostles can have all kinds of stuff while there are needs in their church. If he were a real man, he would step back and let people cool off, before he started running his empire again. Let God handle him. LOL . Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. 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!!! Can you openly talk about your concerns with other members (like the Pitts fiasco I have seen messages about)about issues in the church you dont agree with? Here you will find a variety of messages from Phil and Meredith Ryburn and the team at Cornerstone C. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. Founder and former Senior Leader of Cornerstone Church Toledo. If youre looking for the truth, I promise you that you will never regret if you choose to leave there. 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. 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. 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.. Members have reported being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for money, gifts, and positions/titles/opportunities in the ministry. In early 2021, The Chapelheld a members-only meeting to sharesome of the findingsand to announce the church wassuspendingall activities and financial ties to Circle C Ranch. Several women, including McDonald and Ashley Scibilia, 37, of Grand Island, separately remember him touching their crotches or inner thighs over their clothes while sitting in semi-public areas. Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. Never. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. Leadership at both The Chapel and Circle C Ranch, and also Aarum himself, have beenconfronted withconcerns abouthisconductat least 20 times since 1997, according to excerpts from Aarums employee personnel file at The Chapel, andinterviews with youth group members at The Chapel,Circle C staff and pastors in the Western New York area. People dont have problem with a church, until they see you building beyond the church structure itself. whats one more sin I guess if I find you all Ill have to Get prayed over BY Pitts for whiping your asses and getting you fired like Toledos Denny S 92.5 FM your next. P.S. Shed resignfrom her position not long after, her emotions a mix of heartbreak andfrustrationasshe leftthe Ranch. Is that your fruit dropping to the ground? 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 is a man, after all. And since for some reason, you are having a hard time with me, and I dont want to cause you to stumble, Im leaving this forum. It wasnt until this year that I saw (these moments)for the evil that they really are, McDonaldsaid in a recording of the meeting. McDonald, a teenagecamp staff memberwho was at the Ranch working a winter churchretreat, sobbed through a confession Aarum had spent hours prying out of her astory of watching porn when she was 13. Ive been to Cornerstone, have you? 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. I am poor, but I live in the realm of reality and dont deceive myself into thinking that God wants me rich. Thats it! I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. if you tell me your name Ill tell you mine! He said, I need you to make sure Wayne isnt touching girls or is alone withthem.In a sick way, I already felt like that was myresponsibility.. Immediately following the purchase, several area pastors complained that their shows had been pulled from regular programming. Your hilarious. If youd like, please call our office on 419-725-5000 with suggestions. How is Charlotte this time of year, anyway? Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? In this instance, your years of experience isnt as valid as youd wish. The media exaggerated a lot and the jokes were cruel = but where is Denny Shaeffer, the saved one, now? [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. Get Involved. Hes a great man with a past. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. All things are possible if you believe. Your gossip bone must have got the best of you. He grooms them to the point where they have noboundariesanymore. About this app. long time member 2019. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. The judge was SOOOO MAD! [21] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased one of the last gospel radio stations in Toledo. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. What does that matter? Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. HeyCleveland.com, Denny Schaffer wasnt fired.he was promoted to WSPD. 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. And I know that the Lord sees him as His beloved son and He is very well pleased with him. I agree with Lily on the things that she compares with the Bible. Also a fact I would assume the Pator knows. [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. 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 am a member of Cornerstone and I want to say to Kevin (and whoever else may be wondering) exactly what happened the service after the DUI. As womensstories have piled up over the last year, thedevastatingeffects of Aarumstreatment of girlsare crystal clear to Ferrante. Scandal and sin mark the head conference speakers: Jakes charges 50k for speaking engagements and has been in and out of the homosexual controversies for years now. Ron, being accquited in this country doesnt really mean to much. Although I find posting here quite enjoyable. False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. If you have anything to say thats worth while, and arent afraid to share your name and not be a coward. And. 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. 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. 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. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. Circle C Ranch, founded by Aarums father, Wes Aarum Sr., in 1968and still operated bythe Aarumfamily,welcomesthousands of children every summer and hosts church youth retreats in the winter months. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. A USA TODAY NETWORK investigation found thatAarum, 55,touchedat least 16teenage girls inappropriately, some on multiple occasions, according to their firsthand accounts. Nothing. GEORGIE SILVAROLE, Tina Yee, NEW YORK STATE TEAM. Can you walk away from the church today if you dont agree with whats being taught or do you feel like they have you so wrapped that you would have to sneak away and break all connections? So I dont care that I am gossiping, besides Im not a pastors wife therefore I am also not bound by this imaginary code of behavior. By his own mandate he could have stoned the woman caught in adultery. Can you not read, or do you need pastor Pitts to help you read as well as explain scripture to you. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. The warrants issued by a court normally are search warrants, arrest warrants, and execution warrants. Thank goodness!!! He also pleaded "no contest" in April of 1998 to two charges of criminal trespassing in a case where he was accused of exposing himself at Oak Openings Metropark. I would play this weird game of being bold and defending thesegirls, butdoing it in a way that doesnt get you removed,he said. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. That is why he was not found guilty of ANY of them. What a joke. That email launcheda series of events, including atleast two separateinvestigations into Aarums conduct,and the involvement of law enforcement and state camp licensure officials. His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. Just because your poor doesnt mean you should have anything against the message of tithing and blessing. HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. Seed, time and harvest. Why cant we all do the same. Its sad but there are ways to work around it and stick uncle sam with the outrageous price tag of medical coverage. All Im doing here is making sure that people who are interested in the church have full access to information about it. Fourteen womenacross the U.S.shared theirstorieson the record for this report;twoothers declined to share their names publicly but said they experiencedsimilarconduct. And I frankly dont care who you are. Best wishes to you in finding your answers. I doubt it, however I wouldnt put it past any of pastors at Cornerstone. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. 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. Uhhh false doctrine uhhh he wants your money uhhh false doctrine I would bet he has more than one home anyway! I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. And NO alibis for ANY of the sitings! Glitz and showmanship don't hide their greed. Suggested duration 1-2 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. The vehicle stood out and was recognizable for its color, make, model, and convertible status. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. The ones that are in the pitts with denial? 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). Also do you realize how much he preaches out in a year? But Im always available for any of you to talk to. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. 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. But the Ranchsboard rejected Hilliker's findings, Fancher said. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. I like the pastor. Ferrante, now 36 and living in Rush, Monroe County,eventuallybecamea full-time program directorat the Ranch, andsaid herepeatedlywitnessedphysically intimate momentsbetween Aarum andteenage girls, sometimes in deserted or secluded areas. I dont foresee that happening. 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. youve got to be kidding me you really are a beacon of light Julie, Um, who said that? You are right, I notice something about Toledo Area. That should tell people something right there. I dont care if you continue this forum about me. Citing client confidentiality, Dr. Forgac would not comment. (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. Why dont you do a search to find out what Michael really believes. 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. I dont buy it. Bishop Michael Pitts is putting on yet another one of those grand, stratospheric type church conferences which boasts big, money making drawing cards like TD Jakes, Eddie Long and Paula White. I should make it clear that he was never convicted of any of these charges. I thought you were done. Joe Schmoe would be hated in the community and locked up. A legal warrant. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? trust me, I do know more about Pastor Michael Pitts than the average perishener. Im just curious what would happen if everyone at Cornerstone quit tithing. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. 37 people like this. You have never heard Pastor Michael say anything like not tithing will send you to hell. Jesus is the only thing that sends you to heaven and not knowing him is the only thing that sends you to hell. Did you wear braces Kristi? What does that person have to offer him? Both clearly violated in this forum. We all have evil learking in our members. What kind of a moron would log into his book that he saw Pastor in a state park on a day when Pastor was out of the country. I think most people have driven when they probably shouldnt and got out of it scot free (I know I have). They were righteous. It sounds to me as if you could use what Pastor hasGod. 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. I am not interested in legal charges or threats, I only wish that whoever owns this forum would stop this nonsense. Also, if you read the articles, the Pastor was driving a Black Cadillac at the time and a parishioner saw him in his green Saab. Why didnt the church fold? We believe they are telling the truth, The Chapel's lead pastor, Jerry Gillis, said in an interview with USA TODAY NETWORK reporters. Soyou be the judge, is someone righteous base on what they do, or what they believe? (I want to make sure that his lawyers, wherever they may be, see I am making this clear.) You may choose to wrap yourself in deception and lies and your bitterness like you obviously have, but you need to keep it to yourself. I dont care if you let the mean rest. It is not pastor Pitts efforts that will make him righteous, nor mine or yours. How sad. Any reasonable person would do this seeing as he lives in Toledo. God Bless~ Julie. Am I a prophet, well, I have received prophecy from God. You cant even put your name on your post!! And His Word, and His People! The prosecution in his trial had rested its case, and the defense had begun calling witnesses when the plea deal was struck. Pastor Pitts does exactly that. I think we should left God be the judge, because you should be very careful with talking bad about people God calls. Thats my cue to exit stage right. The bible says to judge someone by his fruit. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. Others were less sure.. Truse me Pastor Michael is not making a small fraction of that amount. I hope you all will take a lesson and leave it alone. Other wise, get over me. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! The annointing is bigger than one person, there are many members of Cornerstone that are bless with nice things. Havent you seen the pattern? Since his last name is not pitts, they didnt know he was related to him. And the image STILL continuesflashy cars, jewelry, fancy dudsetcwhos image is that?? You are a very good lecturer. The sermon was well rounded and I felt that it was relatable to current times and people situtations. 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. 4 Reviews. After all thats what they teach isnt it, if you give enough youll get rich? with that said, youre right. Do you have a system of discipling or spiritual guidance your expected to seek? The request was deniedbecause both state and county child abuse reports are confidential. My opinion. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. 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. I just recieved this email from a friend. 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. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. Read your Bible, youll see it in there. Getting caps on your teeth is no different. Who did you get that fromyour imagination? So there are two possibilities: Here is my last offer. 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.
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