God Bless~ Julie. Like someone said above, we are growing and are much stronger. 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. Is there an image trying to presented through the leadership to attact young, professionals to the church? A legal warrant. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. Because if it is. I am poor, but I live in the realm of reality and dont deceive myself into thinking that God wants me rich. Just because Denny Schafer has a way to speak his opinion in public doesnt make him a bad guy. No worries though because GOD never sleeps. Cornerstone Church (Maumee) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. 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. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. I do not care about your efforts to attack me, but you all need Jesus. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. Dont waste your time or money with this church. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. 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. Let God handle him. Sheexplained how it took months of therapy to realizethat herinteractions with Aarumdidnt happen because he loved her like a father. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. Its so much more damaging than you could realize, especially at such a young age,said Michelle Poulsen, 38, who alleges Aarum initiatedphysically and emotionallyintimatemomentswith her when she was a teenage youth group member at The Chapel. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. It was normal to pick them in the first few days of camp they were pretty andthinteenagers, mainlystaff but sometimes campers,said Nicole Richard, 30, of Norfolk, Virginia, who worked at the Ranch in the mid-2000s and said Aarum touched her inappropriately and made comments about her appearance. 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. GEORGIE SILVAROLE, Tina Yee, NEW YORK STATE TEAM. Darla: what did you mean by his kids dont defame people for all the world to see? [1], In 2015, Pitts commenced monthly revival services in San Jose, California. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. 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. PANTAGRAPH FILE PHOTO Try doing a search on manifest sons of God, or dominion theology or latter rain. How can anyone in their right mind ignore the Delta arrest? 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. There is a difference. It was 1997, and Aarum was her youth pastor. It is not Bill Gates billions of dollars in donations that makes him righteous. 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. this is the last time Ill be visiting this page, i have more important things to do. It dawns on you pretty quickly that this is not appropriate, Smith said. Soyou be the judge, is someone righteous base on what they do, or what they believe? I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. 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. Its sad but there are ways to work around it and stick uncle sam with the outrageous price tag of medical coverage. p.s. God Bless You. The Apostles in Acts gave everything they had to meet the needs of the members of their churches. 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 No matter how broken and desperate you are, He is still a miracle-working God. Heres the link: The bible says to judge someone by his fruit. Let me know what happens this birthday! 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. The warrants issued by a court normally are search warrants, arrest warrants, and execution warrants. Do you find yourself not telling them everything because they just wouldnt understand/agree? I honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. 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. Pastor Pitts oversees aVAST NETWORKof churches throughout the country and outside the United States. This is a discussion/comment area, and Im commenting on the subject at hand. 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. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. 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. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. Michael Pitts has accomplished more in his ministry already than you (edward) will ever accomplish. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. 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. Pastor Michael Pitts NEVER goes by Mike. In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. 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. If youd like, please call our office on 419-725-5000 with suggestions. Meet #MattRasor who is the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael Pitts. Getting caps on your teeth is no different. I like the pastor. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. 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. Pastor Pitts was IDd by the boys at night while the cops shined a flashlight into the cruiser. Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. Havent they ready the first 5 chapters of Acts? MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. It reminds me of a movie I saw once about a traveling vampire circus. If anyone ever cares to chat with me, feel free to email me at jminner2@aol.com, and Ill be happy to talk with you. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. [21] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased one of the last gospel radio stations in Toledo. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. Are you expected to get advice about all aspects of your life from people who are more spiritually mature than you are? 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. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. Let me make something clear, you dont know anything about my character. 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. Your response shows how ignorant you are. This terminology is a reflection of the false teachings that it supports. Ive been to Cornerstone, have you? Hes a great man with a past. You have a free will to go to his church. [7], Pitts has not attended seminary or theological college, but is self-taught from tapes, CDs, books, and other materials. From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. Thankyou Doug! That is love! Thanks for your review. 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. God takes care of His own Lily, I think youd better remember that and to finish that statement you can look to the Bible! The answer, apparently, is 7 months. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. Ill have to ask some of my family who still attend if this happened. It is used to compel the testimony of witnesses in a trial. You want to argue a point that is mute. The bible says to bring your tithe into the storehouse and a blessing would be poured out on you. again, I also read Lilys posts. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. You can share anonymously or with your name. Sunday Service. None righteous, no not one. Its written in the Bible. His next arrest was the very public exposing incident, in which the majority of charges were dropped and Pitts plead guilty to trespassing. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Read your Bible, youll see it in there. But, I firmly believed I wasnt in a cult either.when I was involved. Just was surprised when she told me who she was! [8], Pitts was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in October 2009 for his oversight of the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of more than 120 churches. (I want to make sure that his lawyers, wherever they may be, see I am making this clear.) P.S. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. 6 1. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. settle down now. It looks like we have some Christian potty mouths in here. In this December 2020 file photo, the Rev. A legal warrant. 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. Keep your money in your pocket, since you have a better use for it. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. It would not square with what I know his character is. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. she was kinda snotty! Thirdly: During the beginning of the trial, more than 4 people (women)reported to the police that the individual they saw had an uncanny likeness to michael pitts and they gave a description of a car that was later followed up on and the individual that owned the car DID have a definite likeness to the pastor, as well as a record as long as your arm of indecent exposure and assault!! Reviewed October 12, 2018 . Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. I thought you were done. Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. Of course (obviously) these are hypothetical circumstances because no one reads Bentons writing. This started a string of court cases that included the discovery of illegal activity and fraud by Mr Miller. 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. PhilR2057, Manager at Cornerstone Church, responded to this review Responded April 8, 2019. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. 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. Why dont you add the other stories like how the church gives away bikes, toys and other items to the inner city kids, all the donations the church makes and the good the church does for the city with programs like Project Breakthrough. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. . 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. 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. The Chapel, where Aarums brother Wes Aarum Jr.was a pastor until he resigned in early 2021,is attended by about 5,000 people. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. Simply amazing. I suggest you read your Bible. You can reach her on Twitter @gsilvarole or by email at gsilvarole@gannett.com. Did Mark Driscoll Plagiarize the Wrong Person? You really are deceived. He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. And the image STILL continuesflashy cars, jewelry, fancy dudsetcwhos image is that?? Which I do. Jennifer Adema,now 42 and living in Salt Lake City, Utah, alleges she wasinappropriatelytouched by Aarum onmissionstrips and at The Chapel in the 1990s. I think not. In skits at church and later at Circle C, he played Jesus. If its not to Gods glory, it would fail. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. Im down-trodden that we have found a place to BB-Q those who try to serve a living God. A young Michael and Kathi Pitts founded Cornerstone Christian Center, "This is a place you can pastor the city from." But there was a significant amount of evidence that many people found quite convincing. How is Charlotte this time of year, anyway? It sounds to me as if you could use what Pastor hasGod. I cant make sense of it, said RichFerchen, 52, who worked with Aarum at both The Chapel and the Ranch for decades. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Its so easy to stand outside a situation and form opinions based on the malarky that the media puts out there, as well as the gossip of others. Id settle down on the f word if I were you. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. Secondly: The majority of the sitings of indecent exposure were DOCUMENTED days of OUT OF THE COUNTRY travel of the pastor. The investigationsfindings were serious enough that Norris recommendedChapel staff tosharethemwithlaw enforcement, state and localOffice ofChildren and Family Services agencies and state and local Department of Health agenciesbefore her report was complete,she said. We are all very capable of doing very sinful things. Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. According to Randy Fancher, a board member at the time,Hilliker's recommendations, relayed viaa meeting with board members and later in a thread of emails to board members, were that Aarum resign permanently and be replaced,and that the board be restructured to add more non-family members. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). Obviously, he is above reproach. The year sincewould be punctuated by texts to McDonalds phone other womentellingher theyd been abused, too. Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.) All of these memories were in the cloud of deception that Wayne had manufactured through a careful grooming process..