Heres the link: She added that the difference between the strict rules for teenagecamp staff membersand the operational freedom thatAarum seemed to have as a senior leaderwasstark;You start to see the dichotomy of how the kids are treated and how Wayne was untouchable as far as what he was allowed to do, she said. God Bless You. I agree with Lily on the things that she compares with the Bible. . Sorry you didnt have a great experience with us. 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. The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. The Lord showed Bishop Pitts to me in a very vivid dream because I was idolizing him. A different perspective I dont necessarly dismiss the man based on his actions. Because this was a completely separate incident and Pitts did go to counseling for the Delta incident speaks volumes about the criminal case regarding his indecent exposure. 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. Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published astatement of supportfor 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. The only people I am giving a hard time in this forum, are the idiots who are pretending to be him! 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. During the event, footage revealed that a crowd in the church's main worship space was chanting, "Let's go Brandon," which is coded language for an expletive directed at . Im sure you cant let this die.youre character is such that you must have the last word. Around the same time,The Chapel hiredMinistrySafetoformally investigateclaimsofAarums abuse. In the end, she doesnt control what happens to Aarum, she said. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. 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I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. None righteous, no not one. 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). Appreciate the feedback. It is obvious that the Delta incident did occur. 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. 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 to Lilys postings about Michael Pitts: I personally cant believe you sat in that mans church and discerned the things you did. Nothing. Im just curious what would happen if everyone at Cornerstone quit tithing. I have always tried to do my best to help.. Firstly, many many individuals in the city of Toledo were and have been very unhappy about Michael Pitts once the church started to grow big. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. In my book Pitts has lots of strikes against him, but God is the one he will ultimately have to answer to. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. 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. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. Futhermore, you obviously did not really look into the Delta incident. Nice try whoever you are. In fact, if you call him Mike hell correct you and ask you to please call him Michael. ABOUT US CHURCH APPAREL WATCH NOW GIVE More ABOUT US; CHURCH APPAREL; WATCH NOW; GIVE; ABOUT US . Pastor Michael was never conclusively identified at any of the locations of his charges. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. touchy touchy arent we? Absolutely furious. Yeah rightall he can do for me is lead me down the wrong path. But then again, dealing with false teachers is never pleasant. I think it is socially and morally irresponsible to represent yourself as someone else, even if your intentions are good. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. Theres really no other option unless you want to be partakers of their sins. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. 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. 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. What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? The deal threw out several charges of indecent exposure. Arent you afraid? LASTLY: I am a family member, and I know him well. No. (originally the Boston Church of Christ) presents itself to be the one true, radical church with the best teaching, discipling, outreach (Matthew 28.Go and make disciples was preached regularly in a way that the church operated on a type of pyramid marketing schemeyou had to be fruitful or you made to feel (somtimes rebuked)that you werent doing your job as a disciple) I noticed the Cornerstone website to refer to common terms the ICOC used like radical, first principles awesome renewing minds transforming. oh, and kat? Thanks-Dave. Today, far too many called Christian clergy are spiraling headlong into perdition. He demanded details and full eye contact. 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. Although I find posting here quite enjoyable. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. In the months following, additional charges from other locations were added. Many camp staffers credit Circle C Ranch as being integral to their personal spiritual growth and the formation of lastingconnections within the area Christian community. One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. 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. You mentioned that Pastor and his family live in a home that costs 1/2 millions of dollars. [1] Early life and career [ edit] And about the term warrant. But enough is enough. Its all about the free exchange of accurate information. I can say with extreme certainty that Pastor Pitts never said that the church did not give him enough for his birthday and never re-passed the offering containers. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. I know its hard. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. Improve this listing All photos (14) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Self Guided "Detroit's Spirit and History" Solo Walking Tour 4 again, I also read Lilys posts. This info was disclosed via tape recordings to the defense and they were ready to use it. I happened to be attending the service right after Pastor P. had received the DUI. He said in a May 7 email thathe followed Ranch policies, except in emergency cases in which men and women may have to have physical contact. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. In 1997, he faced eight counts of public indecency and seven counts of criminal trespass, linked to a series of incidents in which a man matching Pastor Pitts description was reported exposing himself to people in places like a local park and a Wal-Mart parking lot. Survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence in New York statecan getconnected withcounseling, legal assistance and crisis help. You said it best, Pastor Pitts one of great teachers of Gods word in this generation, I invite you to attend Cornerstone and see for yourself. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. 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. Also attorneys dont issue warrants, judges do. 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. 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. Michael was identified in Delta on the date of the offense and did attend his court approved sex counseling. I do believe in God. Maybe youll see. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. All that matters now is that if this things are true is that Pastor Pitts ask for forgivenss and moves on. A legal warrant. Hes just a man. If, as you say, you dont care if your spiritual leader has a penchant for public masturbation, drunk driving, and lying well then, I suppose Ive wasted your time. 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. I am a part of the pitts family and reading this has been both hilarious and very very sad. Let God handle him. You are praising Denny Schafer? Well, I Googled Pastor Pitts, and I was surprised to find that there was no mention anywhere on the Internet of his alleged indiscretions. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. Im an attorney and helped a small church that had a similar situation aka the pastors both were extremely ill. They went on disability because insurance companies have a propensity to make you cancel with premium increases, and viola the government picked up their medical bills. A legal warrant. LOL, I knew you meant MAY, darn typing demons at it again, right? 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. None. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. It was the best decision Ive ever made. Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. I think most people have driven when they probably shouldnt and got out of it scot free (I know I have). He is a man, after all. Watching the people walk in brought back flashbacks of when I was part of a cultish church called the International Churches of ChristI checked out the website and an eerie feeling came over me.it presents the church the same that the ICOC does. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. Founder and former Senior Leader of Cornerstone Church Toledo. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. Last I checked, being arrogant and manipulative were not by-products of intelligence. They asked him what dirt can we create on Pastor Michael Pitts? they wanted to smear him. May God richly bless you all! Kathy, Im not bitter at all. I have been to quite a few services and I frequently watch online but I live too far away unfortunatly to attend faithfully. Ive been a part of the Charasmatic movement for over 20 years and a part of Cornerstone Church for over 10 years. Wheres your god for them? I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. So, what, exactly, does Michael Pitts teach and expect from you as a member of his church? 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! Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. Cornerstone Youth exists to disciple resilient believers that influence culture. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. 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. 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. Galations 6:1. You dont need Pitts approval or covering. Thats still no excuse to do what he did. Why didnt the church fold? Everything is just a gray area.. 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.