Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. Hmmmmm. 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. remember when you write in the sand baby. 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? LOL, and youre not? [22], In August 2000, Pitts was charged with a DUI. I completely agree with you. The . For more, visit the website atwww.d2l.org. 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. 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. They asked him what dirt can we create on Pastor Michael Pitts? they wanted to smear him. There is no demonstration of true Godly love at Cornerstone, just a lot of judgmental attitudes and self-righteousness. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. Try doing a search on manifest sons of God, or dominion theology or latter rain. caused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. He certainly never earned any understudy degrees. settle down now. God Bless. Josh, is there any way you could post the Police Report from the Delta arrest? When I first came on, I was in awe of theAarums, said Smith, referring to Wes Aarum Sr. and his wife, Margaret. Do you think these mega-churches he preaches at aernt paying him? So, yes, then when she heard I was a pastors wife, she then said that she was, and told me who she was. Had he been conclusively identified at the seen, he would have gone to jail! ROFLMBO, yeah, do post it once more please, and while your at it, look up this verse: Matthew 5:22 BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO IS ANGRY WITH HIS BROTHER WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGEMENT. ABOUT US CHURCH APPAREL WATCH NOW GIVE More ABOUT US; CHURCH APPAREL; WATCH NOW; GIVE; ABOUT US . How are church leaders selected? YOU would know that if you knew him or even attended any services. 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. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. You cant even put your name on your post!! 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. What does that matter? You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. Other women alleging abuseat Aarums handssaidthey're not considering filing civil lawsuitsat this time. I think its disgusting. Its the one incident where an I was out of the country alibi is obviously false. Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. . 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. Does anyone know if this is true? Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. PS before I go. What restaurants are near Cornerstone Church? That thiswas what Ihad hoped for and thought that it was.. Michael Pitts was identified and arrested in Delta, Ohio in 1995 for public indecency and did attend counseling for this arrest. 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Sheexplained how it took months of therapy to realizethat herinteractions with Aarumdidnt happen because he loved her like a father. 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!! That didnt seem right. I heard that an offering was taken for him for his birthday, and he said it was not enough, and had the plates passed again. I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. 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. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). you go girl!! What I dont understand is how these modern Apostles can have all kinds of stuff while there are needs in their church. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. hahahaha! Suppose someone was to lay out all that you, Josh, have done in the past 12 years, Im sure it would be somewhat less than flattering. 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. Im sure Union Carbide has done some nice things around Bhopal. If someone was so concerned about thos so called young witnesses, wouldnt you be more concerned about getting a creep off the streets. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. 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. He said Im just about ready to say that your not saved if you dont tithe. 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. You also claimed that Michael Pitts offered no explanations for his actions, but only excuses. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. Truse me Pastor Michael is not making a small fraction of that amount. In response to Lilys postings about Michael Pitts: I personally cant believe you sat in that mans church and discerned the things you did. Check out his books on Amazon.com or in Barnes and Noble. He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. Usually it can be issued by a judge or by the lawyer representing the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil trial or by the prosecutor or the defense attorney in a criminal proceeding. 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. Thats an improper assumption on your part. 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. If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. I dont care if you continue this forum about me. 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. It would not square with what I know his character is. But thats the truth. Barnaum or even the great Dr. Suess, Jesus has the first, last and middle words. He is just a man. Going to the next level, a new season, Im believing God for a harvest, getting my stuff back from the devil are saying frequently used in Charasmatic circles. A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). HeyCleveland.com, Denny Schaffer wasnt fired.he was promoted to WSPD. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. alot of those individuals were other pastors/priests in the city and alot were in a city/government office or political office. That should tell people something right there. Where did the pastor go? I know its hard. Thats still no excuse to do what he did. Im just curious what would happen if everyone at Cornerstone quit tithing. I DONT THINK ANYONE IS WILLING TO BOTHER GETTING THE DELTA REPORTTHEY WOULD RATHER BASE THEIR OPINIONS ON RUMORS. None agreed to interviews on the record for this story, and they didnot provide additional sources who would be willing to comment on the record. Maybe you need to brush up on your law. 6 1. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. CJ Mahaney, the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM), recentlyspoke at a conference called Conviction to Lead 2013 at an SGM megachurch in Knoxville after a long absence from the public eye. The witness never actually was indicted for purgery, but maybe, the charges were suddenly dropped because he was going to be??? His roles asyouth pastor atBuffalo-area churchThe Chapelin the 1990s and then as presidentat Circle C RanchinruralCattaraugus Countyplaced him in close proximitytodozens ofgirls particularly youth group members from area churches, andcamp staff members. Did MIchael Pitts really post that Because if he did he cannot spell defamation of character. Call me funny but Pastor Pitts seems like a little more intelligent than that. Besides, Ive said repeatedly, (if you care to look), that God will deal with Pitts, and Im really sick to death of the whole thing. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. she was kinda snotty! It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. To say the good pastors problems are a media invention is hopelessly naive. Last I checked, being arrogant and manipulative were not by-products of intelligence. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. His next arrest was the very public exposing incident, in which the majority of charges were dropped and Pitts plead guilty to trespassing. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. Pastor Pitts claimed complete vindication. 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. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? BTW, have you looked into going on disability? Appreciate the feedback. If youd like, please call our office on 419-725-5000 with suggestions. Above: Carolyn McDonald, Michelle Poulsen, Rachel Horvath, Jessica Spiesz, Ashley Scibilia, Joy McCullough. 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. Service Times: Sunday: 10:00 am Thursday 7:30 pm Im not mad in the slightest. If you are an currently an enabler of Michael Pitts, I urge you to immediately discontinue sowing seeds (aka giving him money), attending his conferences or warming the benches at his local theater church. Why is the church still strong? Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. 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. Pitts says hes done nothing wrong, despite the evidence. 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. Carolyn McDonald alleges Wayne Aarum physically and emotionally abused her, including touching her crotch over her clothes and barging into her bedroom while she was in her underwear, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch from 2006 to 2008. To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? Of course (obviously) these are hypothetical circumstances because no one reads Bentons writing. Here is my last offer. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. I think you would have to agree he is a very sharp and intelligent man. And about the term warrant. Furthermore, I do not agree that Pitts is a sharp, intelligent man. Not sure how he found this website, but none-the-less, Im broken-hearted that my unfortunate past has been BB-Q (to quote my nonsense impersonator). Are you illiterate as well as ignorant? Though there has been some debate surrounding Pitts ability to get charges against him dismissed on legal technicalities, the Bible has no such leniency for those who claim to be bishops in the Lords church. They are both the same because they are both sin. Both clearly violated in this forum. And yes, it will all be settled out in the end. His parents were raised attending church regularly. The deal threw out several charges of indecent exposure. Joshua Benton a former staff writer and columnist for The Dallas Morning News wrote about Pitts heretofore slick abilities to avoid the legal noose for his perverted crimes. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. But unfortunately thats not the case. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Oh, looks like I stuck a nerve. So, yeah, I certainly dont say God unless Im saying it to speak to Him, or talking about Him to someone else. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. We're always working on improving, thanks for . Hindsight isa ridiculously good teacher.. Citing client confidentiality, Dr. Forgac would not comment. 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. If these things are true ( which only God and Pastor Pitts really know ) then we should be protecting him. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Nice, but no mansion. how are you so sure that its true? Stay Connected. so I dont sweat the small stuff. We send our kids to camp and something happens, and we know about something, thats where it gets scary. [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. 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. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Im not quite sure what to believe now. Perhaps your level of discernment in much higher than the present leaders of the church, or you have no discernment! Why dont you do a search to find out what Michael really believes. Based upon his preachings, the whole congregation should be multi-millionaires. I really cannot imagine anyone as high profile, in the city of Toledo at least, cognoscentely exposing themselves to some kids. 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. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. [18], On September 18, 1997, Pitts was arrested on charges of exposing himself to passing motorists near Oak Openings Metropark in Swanton, Ohio. The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. Obviously you are much sharper than T.D. i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. Which I do. Sorry you didnt have a great experience with us. You are the one that needs to pray for discernment! Cornerstone launches as the Downtown Campus 2019 Phil and Meredith Ryburn installed as Lead Pastors Privacy Policy Download Our App Careers Contact Us 1520 Reynolds Rd Maumee OH 43537 hello@cornerstone.church 419.725.5000 Copyright 2023, Cornerstone Church. Everything Ive read so far, everystoryon Facebook I dont doubt it, he said. 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. Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. Also a fact I would assume the Pator knows. Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. He was definitely grooming me I didnt realize how absolutely brainwashing it was.. Whats worse, public masterbation or being a murderer? Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. If I got fired, who was going to stand in the gap?. 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. Anyone that builds a multi-million dollar organization is not stupid, slow, ignorant or any such thing. It is what a person believes that makes him righteous. 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. 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. He was released over the weekend. Michelle Poulsen and Joy McCullough allege Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward them was inappropriate and abusive while they were youth group members at The Chapel in the late 1990s. Your right, I do know nobody is perfect including myself, michael pitts and you. Jennifer Adema,now 42 and living in Salt Lake City, Utah, alleges she wasinappropriatelytouched by Aarum onmissionstrips and at The Chapel in the 1990s. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! One is Ricky Payne, 20, a bearded man police describe as a hippie. Finally, both of Pastor Pitts attornies accepted Jesus and now attend his church as a direct result of the entire ordeal. I assure you I never studied law, Ive never issued warrants, or any of that nonsense. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. if it is true it will happen again. It went unchecked. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. 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. 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. Getting caps on your teeth is no different. A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. Updated: 11:03 PM CST January 30, 2020 SAN ANTONIO The brother of a San Antonio megachurch pastor was arrested Wednesday and charged with indecency with a child by contact and continuous . A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. I need to make one correction in my statements. 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. I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. Community. We are all gone out of the way. The answer, apparently, is 7 months. The divine person, the Holy Spirit, was promised and sent to the early Church for empowerment in Christian living and demonstrations of God's power. You are right, I notice something about Toledo Area. Righteous! Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. I think it is socially and morally irresponsible to represent yourself as someone else, even if your intentions are good. Just was surprised when she told me who she was! What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? I walked away from it feeling amazingfeeling likeheddone something monumental, said McDonald, who is now 31. I would still really like to see the Delta Report. Jesus I love youthank You Lordthank You Lordyes yesthank You Lord.bless your wonderful wonderful loving saving redeeming powerful name!!! Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. Michael was identified in Delta on the date of the offense and did attend his court approved sex counseling. Kathy is a very benevolent and kind lady, (shes not outgoing at all) which is probably why you thought she was snotty. [3] It was the first racially integrated church in the region. I am not interested in legal charges or threats, I only wish that whoever owns this forum would stop this nonsense. It wasnt until this year that I saw (these moments)for the evil that they really are, McDonaldsaid in a recording of the meeting.
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