Also do you realize how much he preaches out in a year? What about the scriprute that says God has choosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith. And contentment with Godliness is great gain but those that teach that Godliness is the source of gain you are to withdraw from. Read it in Timothy you simple minded Christian and do what the scripture says to do to those that preach the prosperity message withdraw from them. Please accept my most heartfelt apologies, but Ill keep this up for people who have standards different than yours. Hmmmmm. Citing client confidentiality, Dr. Forgac would not comment. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. So thats why, on this page, Ive posted a few old articles from my old newspaper. MinistrySafes investigation, separate from Circle Cs independent investigation, first focused onallegations of abuseat The Chapel youth groupin the 1990s. 2 days ago. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! He is a good teacher and preaches for ME to follow the word. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. However, Mr. Smith said that he did receive confirmation in writing from Dr. Forgac that he and Mr. Pitts talked, though hes not sure how many times. And I know that the Lord sees him as His beloved son and He is very well pleased with him. I am not interested in legal charges or threats, I only wish that whoever owns this forum would stop this nonsense. Rembember, we are all sinners. 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. In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. We give as unto the Lord and we do it for Him, not just for our church. [5] As of 2005 it became the largest church in Northwest Ohio, with 4,000 members. There are many (legal) ways to structure things where you can take the burden of insurance off the church. youve got to be kidding me you really are a beacon of light Julie, Um, who said that? You guessed it. For decades,youths across the region wereenamored with Wayne Aarum, whooperatedinsome of thehighest-profile spaces inWestern New YorksChristian ecosystem. Snellfelt confused, she recalls; no one had ever touched her like that. Let God handle him. All Rights Reserved. Joe Schmoe would be hated in the community and locked up. Its well in excess of 5 million dollars a year. Does anyone know if this is true? Furthermore, I do not agree that Pitts is a sharp, intelligent man. Am I annointed, well, God annointed a donkey to speak in the old testament, so why cant a man that is not perfect (being myself) be used of God. You did. Simply amazing. If these things are true ( which only God and Pastor Pitts really know ) then we should be protecting him. 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. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.) Wayne Aarum was not present for the meeting. Not tearing him down. What good is all this gossiping and backstabbing doing the Kingdom of God? I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message.I guess that something you need to ponder upon. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. If 72 hours pass, and this forum still exists, my attorneys will be issuing your warrant. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. After this false start at rehabilitating Mahaneys image, Mohlers appearance alongside Mahaney at a small leadership conference feels like an attempt to test the waters for Mahaneys return. The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pitts was driving onUS 20A in western Lucas County just east of the county line when he stopped for a routine vehicle inspection. 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. I wish someone had opened my eyes and asked me these questions. I dont believe he did a whole lot., Edward why in the world are you still at Cornerstone when you are so obviously a self-righteous bigot who is against Pastor Pitts? False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. How to they do it? 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. Also, in regard to the Toledo Blade when have they EVER reported truth Everybody knows they make up the majority of what they print. We all have evil learking in our members. 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. Mahaney offered no apology, only the vague self-deprecation and false-humility that are typical of his patter, and the sort of rhetorical back-slapping that one would expect in the boys club of evangelical Christianity. Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. And His Word, and His People! After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. The police report is public record, and you can obtain a copy through the Delta police department. He resigned from the boardsoon afterward, he said. Please consider becoming a digital subscriber. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. HMMM, Ill be praying for the no name people on here. Eight additional public indecency charges were dropped due to "substantial evidentiary considerations" and Pitts pleaded "no contest" to two charges of criminal trespassing and was sentenced to 60 days in jail. It is not Bill Gates billions of dollars in donations that makes him righteous. I also think P.T. Thats an improper assumption on your part. Rest assured that he makes far more from his speaking engagements and book royalties than his salary from cornerstone. I am a part of the pitts family and reading this has been both hilarious and very very sad. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Pastor Pitts is NO man of Godhe is a sheep in wolves clothing. amen! Are you expected to get advice about all aspects of your life from people who are more spiritually mature than you are? Google any of these vipers and you will see who they slither around with. Thats my cue to exit stage right. They are non-denominational. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) They also have issue with the fact that the church building and furnishings are so nice, but imagine how much it would cost in today. 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. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. Pastor made no excuses for his actions and apolagized to the congregation. hmmmmmmm thoughts to ponder!! Comparing Mohler to legendary American pastor Jonathan Edwards, Mahaney rhapsodized about how smart Mohler is by gushing over his stack of books: Ive seen his stack of books. [1], In 2015, Pitts commenced monthly revival services in San Jose, California. And Kathy, re: your comment: The church is very huge and the people seem nice but a little clicky which isn't ideal. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. [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. You are the one that needs to pray for discernment! 37 people like this. Is that your fruit dropping to the ground? Its not about that, it should be all about God. [24][25], Pitts is the second of four children to Eugene and Brenda Pitts. If my worst quality is loyalty, then I guess thats okay. Hey, if you want to defend a pastor who is arrogant and manipulativemore power to you. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. The Chapel, where Aarums brother Wes Aarum Jr.was a pastor until he resigned in early 2021,is attended by about 5,000 people. I am a member and was when these incidents occured. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. But thanks, you did give me some thoughts. This policy was included in a 2003document from a camp event titled The Circle CTen Commandments, and was mentioned by multiple camp staff members interviewed for this story. Thanks. 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. Other wise, get over me. His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. He has nothing valuable to offer except false doctrinewhy is that so difficult for you to grasp? Michael Pitts is an American pastor, preacher, and author. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. He is one of the greatest men of God I, or for that matter the world, has ever known. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? she was kinda snotty! This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. [14] Heal The World also funds the Cornerstone Academy, a school in the village of Odokono N'kwanta, Ghanan. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. It can be difficult for people to see a well-known leader or authority figure as a potential perpetrator of abuse,said Rachael Denhollander,a lawyer and advocate for victims of sexual abusewho was the first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, a former doctor for USA Gymnastics, ofsexualabuse in 2016. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. [19] Following the trial, Metroparks ranger Russell Maneval was suspended for 60 days by the Toledo Area Metroparks for falsifying information on police logs involved in the Toledo case. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. I specialize in 501s and non-profits and in many of these situations the insurance climbs to 4 or 5 grand a month. how are you so sure that its true? If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. 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. You have the same response to everything just like I do. Wayne Aarum was the first man Joy McCullough ever held hands with. In fact he apologized and said there was no excuse. Hi there, He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. This public display of affection is just the latest in a long-running and highly public friendship. Here is my last offer. I went there for half my life. His wife had their first child the same time and same hospital I had triplets!!! 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. He demanded details and full eye contact. May God richly bless you all! I have always tried to do my best to help.. Pastor Michael has never, and will never post on this forum. Its written in the Bible. Marjorie Taylor Greenes Red/Blue National Divorce Looks an Awful Lot Like a Confederate Flag, Can Rage Fuel the Struggle for Justice? I thought this forum died, if you have a problem with Pastor Michael Pitts, take it the Lord in prayer. The case began in December 2006. (Ive heard Pitts say this from the pulpit). First off, I dont go to his church nor have I ever attended or given him any money. 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. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. Toledo is a very racist, bureaucratic and segregated place that fears the truth and God. Do his messages make you feel like you arent doing enough but you find yourself fretting over where youre going to find more time or how youre going to explain to loved ones why you have to spend even MORE time doing church-related things? [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. You see, Pastor Michael Pitts was charged with several counts of exposing himself to strangers. My reference is based upon years of experience. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. CEO of M.A.P.S. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. 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. However, I dont need the copy to know its true. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. The fact is that God cammanded us to tithe so thats that. Thank you for making that information available to me. NOT GODS!! As T.F. ooooh scary. That didnt seem right. His parents were raised attending church regularly. 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? Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. 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. Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. Both clearly violated in this forum. The more his congregation makes, the more he makesthats reality. Cornerstone Church is located across NW Ohio . Whats worse, public masterbation or being a murderer? 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. I think you perhaps mean undergraduate degree because Ive never heard of anything called an understudy degree. 2019. The judge was SOOOO MAD! 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. I thought you were done. Abusers mayrelyonthat societal perceptiontocreate an environment in which theirabuse can continuein plain sight, she said. What we should concentrate on is the plank in our own eye and not the speck in our neighbors. These girls often hadamix of issues going on in their home lives and a desire to talk at length about their adolescent problems, according to McDonald and other former Ranch staff members. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. In fact, if you call him Mike hell correct you and ask you to please call him Michael. Yeah rightall he can do for me is lead me down the wrong path. I have never intentionally said or done anything to hurt anyone, Aarum said. 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. I think Pastor Pitts is very annointed visionary that was sent by God. Ive been by their place and its not that much. They cared more about others than they did themselves. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. 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! Unless the church needs it, Pastor Pitts doesns ask us for it. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. 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. 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? He just pleged another 750 million over the next five years. I really cannot imagine anyone as high profile, in the city of Toledo at least, cognoscentely exposing themselves to some kids. Theres really no other option unless you want to be partakers of their sins. 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. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. THEY HAVE DAMAGED COUNTLESS PEOPLE AND CONTINUE TO PREY ON VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY!! 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. Of course, Pitts was able to continue putting on his grand conferences because no one really knew that he was showing his private parts to little boys on a golf course. email me. The Holy Spirit is still present and active in the life of every believer through fruit and gifts. 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. It is what a person believes that makes him righteous. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Its sad to say that my whole family continues to support this man and his organization. Pitts can petition state to get license back. Michael did marry me and my husband and I attended all locations (Douglas, Byrne, Airport Hwy. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. Do I need to prove this is really me, NO, because it doesnt matter. Ill pray for you Matt. July 16, 2020 09:07 AM. I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. There will be false prophets, and we are never to follow man, but God only. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. princess1075. I was a real prick. As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. Those who didnt fit the type boys and plain-looking or heavier-set girls wereoftenignoredorbrushed off, said Ferrante and McDonald, whom Ferrante said he often saw inone-on-one conversationswith Aarum. Pitts is not exempt from sin because hes carries the title of Pastor or Apostle or because he built a multi-million dollar organization. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? 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. 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. Despite these efforts to raisethe alarmabout Aarumsbehavior,he remains in his position as president at Circle C Ranch as of spring2021, a role in which he has spentconsiderable time with adolescent staff members. And NO alibis for ANY of the sitings! He would hug themfrom behind or from the side withhis fingertips resting on the side of their breasts, female camp stafferssaid multiple photos of Aarum with girlson social media show himtouching them in this way.
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