The case began in December 2006. 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. [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. Rest assured, I know Michael Pitts better than you would ever wish to know him. Hes a great man with a past. 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). Again, what a joke. You have the same response to everything just like I do. with that said, youre right. Jason & Josh Suggested duration 1-2 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Yeah, sad situation. It is not our works. You have never heard Pastor Michael say anything like not tithing will send you to hell. Jesus is the only thing that sends you to heaven and not knowing him is the only thing that sends you to hell. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. hey try posting it one more time I think I missed it. :https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, 2009-Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike: https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, In 2010 dozens of former members started a blog detailing abuses suffered at the hands of Cornerstone leaders: https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, Michael Pitts Sanitized Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor). Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. Have you ever listened to him? Appreciate the feedback. So if you are comforting yourself, I have a stack, well you might have a stack, but if we consider the nature and content of your stack as opposed to his stack, well, your stack looks pretty sorry and pathetic. God Bless Pastor Pitts and the whole Cornerstone Family, I myself have benefited greatly from the annointing spirit that overflows beyond the walls of Cornerstone. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. I dont even have to examine the fruit in your life to know thats more than what youve done. I do believe in God. And Kathy, re: your comment: After all thats what they teach isnt it, if you give enough youll get rich? It understands that as Christ unconditionally loved us so must we love one another. Both clearly violated in this forum. Thats how I was raised. Snellfelt confused, she recalls; no one had ever touched her like that. This terminology is a reflection of the false teachings that it supports. Some people, Im afraid, are just blinded by what they Want to see, and not whats real. 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. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The judge also fined Pitts $300 and took away his driver's license indefinitely. god wont be mocked. They are non-denominational. I dont ever want to give the wrong impression, and be a stumbling block because of misinterpretations of what Ive said. He does great things for lots o people!!! It was the best decision Ive ever made. I have no doubt that Cornerstone does many wonderful things. You should read his Bio. What kind of a moron would log into his book that he saw Pastor in a state park on a day when Pastor was out of the country. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. Let me make something clear, you dont know anything about my character. Protesters demand accountability for Cornerstone Church leaders accused of sexual misconduct 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred The allegations were made by former and current members of. Several authorities, includinglocal police andthe Cattaraugus County Department of Health,have received reportsaboutAarum. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. Furthermore, I do not agree that Pitts is a sharp, intelligent man. He just pleged another 750 million over the next five years. During that time, Pitts was the only person in the city of Toledo, let alone Delta, driving a teal blue convertible Saab. 2 days ago. 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. A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. I can assure you, Michael Pitts only has one house and no jets. That is why he was not found guilty of ANY of them. That thiswas what Ihad hoped for and thought that it was.. Did you see him doing the act.. Shoot, while were at it, why dont we just put candles around him and pray in his name. lots o people enjoy me lucky charms I would be interested to know. Pastor Pitts does exactly that. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. it doesnt matter to me if he makes a billion dollars in a day. Ive been by their place and its not that much. Soyou be the judge, is someone righteous base on what they do, or what they believe? Theywerebetting on which new campers Wayne Aarum might pay special attention to, he said. He said, I need you to make sure Wayne isnt touching girls or is alone withthem.In a sick way, I already felt like that was myresponsibility.. The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. I pray that today would be the day of salvation for all of my imposters, nay-sayers, and those who have fewer better things to do than to chat online about news from almost 10 years ago. 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. But for the record, I am a pastors wife. Two young men step out. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. 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? 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. But there was a significant amount of evidence that many people found quite convincing. Thats the mentality of America that he has found a foundation to preach upon. Truse me Pastor Michael is not making a small fraction of that amount. Linda A. Smith, 63, of Holland, Erie County, who worked as Circle Cs business manager between 2005 and2006, said shefelt honoredto be working atthe Ranchwhen she was first hired. But enough is enough. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. No matter how broken and desperate you are, He is still a miracle-working God. He ran his hands over her shorts and up her thigh,toward her crotch, andslidhis fingers against her outer labia. I suggest you read your Bible. Attorneys file lawsuits. July 16, 2020 09:07 AM. 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. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. 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 . Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. 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. 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. Lets put him up on a pedestal. In court, when another defendant recognized Pastor Pitts and asked why he was there he said, You know, you dont get through life without taking a few little bumps.. There is a difference. Keep your money in your pocket, since you have a better use for it. And His Word, and His People! If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. Ill pray for you Matt. Id rather have a pastor who is filled with love and compassion.two qualities definitely lacking in Pitts. 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. His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. I noticed they all look young and hip. All rights reserved. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. And I frankly dont care who you are. Jakes and Mark Chirona who have both recently had Michael Pitts in to preach. Silleman confirmed in May that theSheriffs Office investigation isclosed. Not spreading rumors. He never gave them any inkling of an idea either, since he wanted to keep the door open for them so he would know what they were up to. At that point, Carolyn McDonald briefly considered alawsuit, butdropped it after her lawyers saidit wouldbedifficult to bring her most egregiousallegations of abuseto court, because she couldnt remember whether she was 17 or 18 when they occurred. I dont want to sound crass or rude, but what on earth is the point of posting those articles on your site? 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. I just recieved this email from a friend. 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 The Lord showed Bishop Pitts to me in a very vivid dream because I was idolizing him. I assure you I never studied law, Ive never issued warrants, or any of that nonsense. Why dont you do a search to find out what Michael really believes. Also, Enron made some wonderful donations to charity. Im also curious why everone at Cornerstone who does tithe isnt rich by now. Wes Aarum Jr. did not return requests for comment. p.s. I found each of the women to be credible, saidattorney and founder of MinistrySafeKimberlee Norris, who haspracticed law addressing child sexual abuse for over 30 years. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. But he didnt. Actually, the Delta incident like you called it was proven to be false just like the other so-called incidents its hard for him to do those things when hes out of the country! To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. Im an attorney and helped a small church that had a similar situation aka the pastors both were extremely ill. But by not speaking up or following up on complaints, they are in fact providing passive support.. 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. Others were less sure.. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. Are you going to be labeled in some way.such as proud or self-righteous? Read your Bible, youll see it in there. 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 honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. 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. They criticize the fact the pastor lives in a nice house, but it was recently reported that the Diocese of Boston is selling the bishops mansion for $90 million dollars, significantly more than Pastor Pitts home, and an Oblate home here in Toledo is going for over $300,000. What does that person have to offer him? He stands up for God every day while in the secular world. Pitts is not exempt from sin because hes carries the title of Pastor or Apostle or because he built a multi-million dollar organization. Sexual abuse prevention organization Darkness to Light operates a toll-free number for individuals, children or adults, in the U.S. who need local information and resources about sexual abuse. 2019. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. But in the Delta incident, a man fitting his description was spotted masturbating in front of two boys at a baseball diamond. if it is true it will happen again. 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. 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? Pastor Pitts doesnt need to explain himself here, nor has he ever done so! [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. I hope no one mistakes my devotion to the real Pastor Michael S. Pitts again! Does he teach that Cornerstone is the one, true church? 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. Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike. Juliejust an FYIPitts birthday is the end of August. Citing client confidentiality, Dr. Forgac would not comment. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. They were seated off to the sidein the dining hall, while a few other people milled around. Mr. X, Above: Carolyn McDonald, Michelle Poulsen, Rachel Horvath, Jessica Spiesz, Ashley Scibilia, Joy McCullough. Apparently Josh is too busy to check this forum any longer. You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. Community. 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. You know how I feel about no names LOL Big Chickens!! Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. Hindsight isa ridiculously good teacher.. That wouldnt be the case if God wasnt with Pastor Pitts, but He is. If he were a real man, he would step back and let people cool off, before he started running his empire again. 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. Various allegations have been raised against Senior Pastor Michael Pitts, his wife Kathi Pitts, Eddie Combs (singer in the group Higher Ground), ( of the church), David Huskins (former bishop to Michael Pitts who committed suicide) and others. 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. 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. This was shortly before the first arrest. Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? You mentioned that Pastor and his family live in a home that costs 1/2 millions of dollars. When I first came on, I was in awe of theAarums, said Smith, referring to Wes Aarum Sr. and his wife, Margaret. Im still not angry, but it seems youd like me to be. I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. Okay. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. Pastor Michael Pitts spent nine daysin the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio after state troopers pulled him over last December. San Antonio's Cornerstone Church recently made headlines late last year by hosting a three-day gathering of far-right conspiracy theorists. Hi Romesha, Its the same for all Christians. Kathy, Im not bitter at all. In 2007 the Church severed all ties with Miller, who later filed bankruptcy and relocated. Im sure your cousin is the only saved person that has contributed to this board. I really believe Pastor Pitts is sincere and annoited. and Maumee). I didnt know that was a relatively new church to this area at the time. Reviewed October 12, 2018 . Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York, Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Obviously you are much sharper than T.D. In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. Hey, if you want to defend a pastor who is arrogant and manipulativemore power to you. But you dont have to be bamboozled. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. this is the last time Ill be visiting this page, i have more important things to do. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. You are praising Denny Schafer? Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. Pitts has been found guilty ofdriving under the influence once before. The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. At around noon on Jan. 27, 1975, a two-tone Cadillac pulls up to a vacant house in Irving, Texas. But unfortunately thats not the case. He has never done these things, and dont believe the garbage you hear about offerings and services etc etc. 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. I gotta say, Im overwhelmed by the fact that so many Christians would rather gossip about the past and put down and talk trash about a congregation or minister of the gospel. FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? Had the authorities had any convincing evidence on him, they would not have dropped all the charges and offered him a trespassing plea, would they? (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. 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. Galations 6:1. Look at OJ, just because he was aquitted doesnt mean I think he was innocent. 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. For example, many of the critics are from the Catholic Church. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If he didnt do these things, then you have nothing to worry about, right? 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. Have you not read in the New Testament that if you do one part of the law you are obligated to keep all of the law? His face, withbrighteyes, asalt-and-pepper goateeand weatheredsmile lines, could easily blend inwith those of otherlikable dads. 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. . Thanks-Dave. It went unchecked. We pastor a small church, (no, Im not jealous, I wouldnt want a large church, too much stress) and I have an incurable disease. [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. Its simple so many of the main money makers are so riddled with sin, they form a club and perform at each others conferences. Thats my cue to exit stage right. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. 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. Its funny that redneck Carty Finkbeiner could get less media coverage for all his real crimes. Pastor Pitts oversees aVAST NETWORKof churches throughout the country and outside the United States. We're always working on improving, thanks for . How sad. All Rights Reserved. [20], Pitts' church invested in TV station WMNT-TV, Channel 48, in Toledo in 1997. Yep, I think they are one in the same. I would still really like to see the Delta Report. CEO of M.A.P.S. how are you so sure that its true? Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Simple as that. By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. He blamed his problems on media monsters. He was in town he was arrested on the day of incident. Snell could not be reachedafterrepeated attempts, including a letter to his home, phone calls and an email to his wife. Id appreciate it, Mr. Josh Benton, if you would get your facts straight and not try to get people to believe what YOU think is true. In the months following, additional charges from other locations were added. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. Why shouldnt a pastor live comfortable and drive a nice car? By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What a childish statement. Theyformedfriendships around their desperation to see their stories taken seriouslyby leaders at the Ranch.