Warming up yet? Let God handle him. They asked him what dirt can we create on Pastor Michael Pitts? they wanted to smear him. Youre not Michael Pitts. Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? Circle C Ranchpublishedmultiple statementson itswebsitein recent months,doubling down on the argument that Aarum has never acted inappropriately with teenage girlsin any pastoralrole. Its sad to say that my whole family continues to support this man and his organization. In a May 7, 2021, email, Aarum said there were occasions, such as when problems arose at the Ranch, when he wouldhaveto enter a space where a female counselor is present.. However, I dont need the copy to know its true. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. Do you know someone connected to The Chapel or Circle C Ranch? His parents were raised attending church regularly. PS before I go. But it is idiotic and foolish to make a judgement when you are unaware of a million facts that are never presented to you. 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. Cornerstone Church (Maumee) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. julie: looking at this from a completely nontheistic viewpoint, the fact that Pitts was acquitted should be proof enough, in this country anyway, of his innocence. Simply amazing. What I dont understand is how these modern Apostles can have all kinds of stuff while there are needs in their church. On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. 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. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. They were seated off to the sidein the dining hall, while a few other people milled around. One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. But, according to the Bible, he does preach on tithing and giving. But for the record, I am a pastors wife. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. and called and tried over and over to contact the church (it was a service night)to let someone know. The . Matt Hagee Issues Apology After Video Reveals He - ChurchLeaders Its simple so many of the main money makers are so riddled with sin, they form a club and perform at each others conferences. What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? But by not speaking up or following up on complaints, they are in fact providing passive support.. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. LOL, I knew you meant MAY, darn typing demons at it again, right? Just excuses. Other women alleging abuseat Aarums handssaidthey're not considering filing civil lawsuitsat this time. He was friendly and charismatic in public, and his 6-foot-3-inch frame commanded a roomwhen he delivered sermons about sin and salvation. Please consider becoming a digital subscriber. Also, in regard to the Toledo Blade when have they EVER reported truth Everybody knows they make up the majority of what they print. It's sad that now Bishop Pitt's daughter and her husband have been thrown under the bus to continue the legacy to bring harm to the people of God. In theweeks following, over a dozen womengave statements toofficers regarding their experiences with Aarum. That didnt seem right. The vehicle stood out and was recognizable for its color, make, model, and convertible status. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal? 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. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. Men will rise and men will fall but the one I came to preach about is JESUS! You want to argue a point that is mute. We send our kids to camp and something happens, and we know about something, thats where it gets scary. The dumbest things ever blurted out by San - San Antonio Current Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. Does this make him righteous? Shereportedhim at the timetopastors at The Chapel,who eventually met withhimat least four separate times between 1997 and 1998 regarding his physicalhabitswith teenage girls, according to excerpts from Aarumspersonnel fileat The Chapel, provided by email to the USA TODAY NETWORK by Chapel leadership. Mike Baker, pastor of Eastview Christian Church leads the church's on-demand Christmas Eve service. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. 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. Thats still no excuse to do what he did. Finally, the prosecutors said they agreed not to file charges if Mr. Pitts would agree to counseling, which Mr. Smith said Mr. Pitts did. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. Meet #MattRasor who is the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael Pitts. Please E-mail me. 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. 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. First off, Pastor Michael has never preached or obviously practiced abstinence. The year sincewould be punctuated by texts to McDonalds phone other womentellingher theyd been abused, too. Dear IMpersonator, Cstone - Apps on Google Play I trust his teaching. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. Wes Aarum Jr. did not return requests for comment. And I dont think that things are on the up and up at Cornerstone. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. The USA TODAY Network attempted to obtain any relevant reportsfiled on Wayne Aarum fromtheOffice of Children and Family Servicesunder the Freedom of Information Law. Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. And Mohler has been just as steadfast a friend to Mahaney, using his influence to help promote Mahaneys work in the past with no signs that the lawsuitecaused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. Your right, I do know nobody is perfect including myself, michael pitts and you. We are all very capable of doing very sinful things. Snellfelt confused, she recalls; no one had ever touched her like that. I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. This, and only this, is the belief that God accepts as righteous. HeyCleveland.com, Denny Schaffer wasnt fired.he was promoted to WSPD. Patterns of predatory behavior emerged and grew more egregious as time passed. 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. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. You obviously only attended Pastor Pitts church as periodically and never really listened to what he preached theres no way you would be so foolish as you are now to touch Gods anointed. He demanded details and full eye contact. You have a free will to go to his church. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. Michael Pitts was identified and arrested in Delta, Ohio in 1995 for public indecency and did attend counseling for this arrest. After telling police last year he'd been molested by a youth pastor at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Mathews County, a 16-year-old boy got an unusual call, according to court testimony. This taught us one thing The media always start with the story they want to portray and then goes and gets information to support it. 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. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. Cornerstone Church - Gay Christian Movement Watch That is love! Cornerstone Church Toledo Sex Abuse Lawsuits - Facebook Any attention on his perversion would jeopardize the flow on money which allow him to continue his upper echelon lifestyle. May God Bless. Anyone that builds a multi-million dollar organization is not stupid, slow, ignorant or any such thing. Thankyou Doug. 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. Members are told to shut up and follow him, and believe me that's what they do. Whats worse, public masterbation or being a murderer? But in the Delta incident, a man fitting his description was spotted masturbating in front of two boys at a baseball diamond. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. Last time I checked, Dave, I wasnt trying to convince anyone I was a holy man who is the best route to understanding God. Thats your defensiveness rising up in you. He was identified by witnesses along with his automobile. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. You cant even put your name on your post!! Rest assured that he makes far more from his speaking engagements and book royalties than his salary from cornerstone. His behavior does NOT represent the rest of us. The results of that test caused the trooper to take Pitts into custody, and take him to the Highway Patrol Post on Airport Highway. We, as Christians ALL have a code of behavior we are to follow. [1] Early life and career [ edit] I went there for half my life. Someone who looks exactly like Michael Pitts stole the pastors car and his personal identification, masturbated in front of two boys, and then blackmailed the pastor for at least two years so the pastor couldnt acknowledge the mixup; or No worries though because GOD never sleeps. I dont know about anyone else, but I think Mike Pitts is non other than the infamous Pastor Pitts from this forum. Unlike the other incidents hes accused of, at Delta Pitts was actually caught on the scene! Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. Not spreading rumors. And Kathy, re: your comment: Its sad because those people in his congregation who have real struggles to make it through life constantly feel like they dont measure up because they dont have the money or things that are expected of them. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? Reporters also tried to contactRonald Snell,a longtime friend of Wes Aarum Sr. andCircle C board member for a short period, whowas also present at the meeting. 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. Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. Pitts has been found guilty ofdriving under the influence once before. 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 praying in his name statment was a paraphrased quote taken from his message directly after his drinking and driving arrest.you might want to get the tape or have we forgotten about that arrest as well? By now you would think that everyone at Cornerstone should be rolling in wealth. Ive never called you anything close to a prick. 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? 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. I was uncomfortable in retrospect looking back on this and wishing I would have done more. He played dumb, Ademasaid. And my family is better because of it! Toledo is a very racist, bureaucratic and segregated place that fears the truth and God. NOT GODS!! This terminology is a reflection of the false teachings that it supports. [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. After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. Hes more focused on speaking to asset owners. (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. Pitts is not the end all be all in the Charismatic realm. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. But you dont have to be bamboozled. 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. (except my cousin). It sounds to me as if you could use what Pastor hasGod. Michael did marry me and my husband and I attended all locations (Douglas, Byrne, Airport Hwy. Although he will likely never be as popular as he once was, with the help of friends like Mohler, he can continue to speak and earn a four-digit speaker fee. Sunday Service. the blade does not have the final say so in our lives, nor does pitts, P.T. The judge was SOOOO MAD! Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. Disgusting! Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.). He must be brushing up on his law. And as far as the Pitts thing goes, if hes so great, why does everyone feel they need to defend him so strongly. His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. hmmmmmmm thoughts to ponder!! All Rights Reserved. Wayne Aarum was the first man Joy McCullough ever held hands with. The judge also fined Pitts $300 and took away his driver's license indefinitely. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. We all fall short of Gods laws. 2023 www.democratandchronicle.com. [15], Pitts has partnered with, and hosted annual WOWJAMs, an event started by Stephen and Linda Tavani aimed at reaching poorer communities around the city by utilizing music, games, dances, and prizes. Its sad but there are ways to work around it and stick uncle sam with the outrageous price tag of medical coverage. Im an attorney and helped a small church that had a similar situation aka the pastors both were extremely ill. And His Word, and His People! Note the mispelled words and general language style. We had the evidence on him, said Mr. Smith, but we would have had to bring two boys to the edge of hell to bring it out. There is a difference. [9] Pitts has preached at the annual Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance conference several times,[10] as well as in Mexico and at annual meetings in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. 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. 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. One is Ricky Payne, 20, a bearded man police describe as a hippie. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. I came back just to see if you had the nerve to comment again. 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. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. A USA TODAY NETWORK investigation found thatAarum, 55,touchedat least 16teenage girls inappropriately, some on multiple occasions, according to their firsthand accounts. What Cornerstone Church is doing, is beautiful and successful. Once again, I agree we are all sinners. Several of these individuals specifically said Aarum didnotfollow a widely known Circle C Ranchpolicyaboutavoiding bodily contact between members of the opposite sex. Soyou be the judge, is someone righteous base on what they do, or what they believe? Look at the lineage of Jesus in the book of Matthew, Jesus line is litter with imperfection. Charlton wrote here on RD back in March: Thesuit has been filed not only on behalf of the individual plaintiffs [8 at this point], but also on behalf of a much larger class of people allegedly abused as minors in SGM, who do not wish to come forward with their stories. He ran his hands over her shorts and up her thigh,toward her crotch, andslidhis fingers against her outer labia. 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. Ive been by their place and its not that much. [1], Michael Pitts was born in south Lima, Ohio, in 1964 to factory workers Eugene and Brenda Pitts. It made me think back to when I was working for The Blade a few years ago and Pastor Pitts was in the news quite a bit. He said,I loved you guys and viewed you as my own children. I happened to be attending the service right after Pastor P. had received the DUI. Most people who have problems with the Cornerstone are not looking at it from a religious point of view. Not too long ago, I read something on The Toledo Blades web site about Pastor Michael Pitts of Cornerstone Church. 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. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. 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. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch. so, if you didnt get that, it wasnt at all because she was not outgoing that I thought her snotty at all. Kathy, Im not bitter at all. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. 19 likes. John: To contradict your statement, the following was taken from the article posted in the TOLEDO BLADE on Sunday, November 30, 1997. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. Hes just a man. (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. Thanks for your review. You did. 48hr left. I really cannot imagine anyone as high profile, in the city of Toledo at least, cognoscentely exposing themselves to some kids. He was released over the weekend. (I want to make sure that his lawyers, wherever they may be, see I am making this clear.) Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. I have always tried to do my best to help.. In 2020, The Chapel hiredMinistrySafe,a consulting company supported bylaw firmLove & Norris thatprovidesthird-party investigations of abuse allegations in Christian ministries,to conduct an independent investigation into theclaims. Jennifer Adema alleges that Wayne Aarum touched her inappropriately, including pressing his groin into her back, while he was a youth pastor and she was a youth group member at The Chapel in the 1990s. Righteous! Jesus I love youthank You Lordthank You Lordyes yesthank You Lord.bless your wonderful wonderful loving saving redeeming powerful name!!! My Cornerstone. 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. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. I was a real prick. Cornerstone Church Toledo Sex Abuse Lawsuits - Meet # - Facebook In this December 2020 file photo, the Rev. Toledo-Area Pastor Released from Jail After Serving Nine Days 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. 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.