The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. 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. We're always working on improving, thanks for . Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. 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. I can tell you for a fact a number of things. I specialize in 501s and non-profits and in many of these situations the insurance climbs to 4 or 5 grand a month. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. Dont fear Pitts fear his saints? Carolyn McDonald was one of the first women to make the Circle C board aware of her abuse allegations, in the form ofanemailonOct. 6. 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. HeyCleveland.com, Denny Schaffer wasnt fired.he was promoted to WSPD. and Jesus says I never knew you, you workers of iniquity. princess1075. Isnt it funny how when you type michael pitts into the search field of this site you get links to go and look at his books at Barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com. Read your Bible, youll see it in there. Im also curious why everone at Cornerstone who does tithe isnt rich by now. But you dont have to be bamboozled. Dear anonymous commenter, Contact Sarah at STADDEO@Gannett.com. And, I am orginally from Cleveland, and the Blade is the worst newspaper in the State. I think we should left God be the judge, because you should be very careful with talking bad about people God calls. Pitts might be able to pull an I was out of the country claim on those, since he was never conclusively identified at several of those locations.) Do you have a system of discipling or spiritual guidance your expected to seek? 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. 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. In fact, Pastor Pitts is ministering more now than ever. Maybe that is why all of those charges were dropped. Whats worse, public masterbation or being a murderer? The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. 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. However, God loved David not because he was not a sinner, but because had a righteous heart. I thought Jesus completed the law and prophets yet you quote it to support your prosperity message. You must be dumb as a stump to miss that one. I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. There is a difference. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. Sorry, kinda crabby (lol, crabwalk, get it) tonight. whats one more sin I guess if I find you all Ill have to Get prayed over BY Pitts for whiping your asses and getting you fired like Toledos Denny S 92.5 FM your next. Thats why you see nothing negative regarding him on the internet. The Apostles in Acts gave everything they had to meet the needs of the members of their churches. 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. 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. Dont waste your time or money with this church. Service Times: Sunday: 10:00 am Thursday 7:30 pm 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. Nineteen years later, in 2016, ata Christian children'scamp in Western New York,16-year-oldLaura Snell straddled a bench facing Aarum, whowas nowthecamp's president. You are right, I notice something about Toledo Area. Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. We let the media in that Thursday night. I dont mean to give you a hard time but just want to encourage you to seek the truth and remember that your relationship with God, and answering to God is more important than answering to a leader of Cornerstone I donot follow him I follow Christ And I am a Christian. Its sad but there are ways to work around it and stick uncle sam with the outrageous price tag of medical coverage. 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. youve got to be kidding me you really are a beacon of light Julie, Um, who said that? He is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and oversees the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of over 150 churches throughout the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa and the UK. 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. He played dumb, Ademasaid. He is just a man. Make An Impact. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! wow this is a trip! [18], On September 18, 1997, Pitts was arrested on charges of exposing himself to passing motorists near Oak Openings Metropark in Swanton, Ohio. Today, far too many called Christian clergy are spiraling headlong into perdition. Does he teach that Cornerstone is the one, true church? Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. Toledo Bar Hunt: Holy Toledo, it's a Bar Hunt! He suggested they pray. And. http://www.dennyradio.com A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. Best wishes to you in finding your answers. That wouldnt be the case if God wasnt with Pastor Pitts, but He is. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. 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? (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. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). Julie: I just liked seeing you going back and forth with Dan. Devan ODierno told the USA Today Network that Wayne Aarum was physically inappropriate with her, including placing his hands on her bottom while hugging her tightly in an empty room, while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in the 2000s. Several of these individuals specifically said Aarum didnotfollow a widely known Circle C Ranchpolicyaboutavoiding bodily contact between members of the opposite sex. Thats your defensiveness rising up in you. Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. Oh well. Barnum may have had something to say about the issue. Havent you seen the pattern? But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. Mahaney called Cornerstone Church, where the conference was held, one of my favorite churches on the planet, predicting that there will be massive fruit from last nights [conference] till the end of time. Gillissaid he brought the concern tohis Chapel colleagueWes Aarum Jr., Wayne Aarums brother, who said hed handle it from there,Gillis said. 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. p.s. 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. (Ive heard Pitts say this from the pulpit). 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 . Immediately following the purchase, several area pastors complained that their shows had been pulled from regular programming. 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. the blade does not have the final say so in our lives, nor does pitts, P.T. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. Thanks. Members have reported being propositioned for sexual favors in exchange for money, gifts, and positions/titles/opportunities in the ministry. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. In an email to aUSA TODAY NETWORK reporter on April 28, 2021, Aarum said: I have never had any sexual interaction with anyone other than my wife. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. Case was dropped then and there, because there then WAS NO CASE. The Chapel, where Aarums brother Wes Aarum Jr.was a pastor until he resigned in early 2021,is attended by about 5,000 people. Not just the ones called to a pulpit and their families. This started a string of court cases that included the discovery of illegal activity and fraud by Mr Miller. So Ive been a little stressed with that lateley, thats why Ive been gone from this. Thats what bothers you! I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings in tithing, unless you tithe with a giving heart. The answer, apparently, is 7 months. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. But in the Delta incident, a man fitting his description was spotted masturbating in front of two boys at a baseball diamond. I dont need to see the act to know its true. I think you would have to agree he is a very sharp and intelligent man. Youre not Michael Pitts. I came back just to see if you had the nerve to comment again. Jon Schuerholz, executive pastor at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island CarolynMcDonald's childhoodchurch was present, andpushed the board memberstotake action. Does this make him righteous? A warranted legal documentation requiring a subjects attendance at a hearing. WSPD and 92.5 are owned by the same companyClearChannel. Not tearing him down. Hi Romesha, And NO alibis for ANY of the sitings! If people want to support Pastor Pitts, so be it. After all, they have been given the charge of teaching you the truth and will be accountable for it. ABOUT US CHURCH APPAREL WATCH NOW GIVE More ABOUT US; CHURCH APPAREL; WATCH NOW; GIVE; ABOUT US . 1520 Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537-1602. May God richly bless you all! As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. Disgusting! Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. Have faith in him and He will move your mountains of impossibility. You can unsubscribe at any time. your both pussys please tell me where you live and work so we can meet. I just recieved this email from a friend. His kids dont defame people for all the world to see. No. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? I completely agree with you. Aarum maintains that there were no complaints about hisinteractionswith youth group students during his tenure atThe Chapel or in the decade afterward, he said in an April 28 email. Sarah Taddeo is an Enterprise reporter for USA Today Network's in New York, covering consumer affairs and statewide news. If the city of Toledo had viable evidence againt Pastor Michael why would they have offered him a plea down. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. At around noon on Jan. 27, 1975, a two-tone Cadillac pulls up to a vacant house in Irving, Texas. 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. Why is it that any joe schmoe, who could have done the same things that Pitts did, and have the book thrown at him? Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. Appreciate the feedback. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. When a pastor resigns after his 77-church network is implicated in "the largest evangelical sex abuse scandal to date," how long does it take for him to regain the trust of his colleagues? I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? Pastor Pitts does exactly that. 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. So God can bless us for it. WHAT HURTS HIS CREDIBILITY MORE THAN ANYTHING IS THAT HE WAS DRUNK AND WAS DRIVING. I had never been to Cornerstone prior to that, but a memember and friend ask me to attend. remember when you write in the sand baby. 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. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. 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. Sunday Service. Both clearly violated in this forum. Lets put him up on a pedestal. [1], In 2015, Pitts commenced monthly revival services in San Jose, California. MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. THEY HAVE DAMAGED COUNTLESS PEOPLE AND CONTINUE TO PREY ON VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY!! 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.. I am poor, but I live in the realm of reality and dont deceive myself into thinking that God wants me rich. It seems as though youve stirred up a hornets nest by doing this, but I dont see anything wrong with it. What a joke. What does that person have to offer him? Ive been to Cornerstone, have you? Do I need to prove this is really me, NO, because it doesnt matter. BTW I happen to know Pastor Michael Pitts didnt go to college. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. Arent you afraid? In 1995 Bill Gates gave what is considered the single largest charitable donation in history totaling 5 billion. Perhaps your level of discernment in much higher than the present leaders of the church, or you have no discernment! Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. What does that matter? God takes care of His own Lily, I think youd better remember that and to finish that statement you can look to the Bible! In the months following, additional charges from other locations were added. Citing client confidentiality, Dr. Forgac would not comment. 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. Its simple so many of the main money makers are so riddled with sin, they form a club and perform at each others conferences. 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. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. and called and tried over and over to contact the church (it was a service night)to let someone know. And my family is better because of it! In my book Pitts has lots of strikes against him, but God is the one he will ultimately have to answer to. 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. Truse me Pastor Michael is not making a small fraction of that amount. Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. Thank You Lord for all that you are doing in my life and in the lives of those who you have called and anointed for this season!!! Pastor goes all over the world teaching and preaching to not only congregations, but to Pastors and Ministers. Righteous! Meet #MattRasor who is the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael Pitts. They cared more about others than they did themselves. Secondly I must say its amazing how you go from wishing me luck on finding the answers Im looking for to being a complete prick. Can you openly talk about your concerns with other members (like the Pitts fiasco I have seen messages about)about issues in the church you dont agree with? Its sad to say that my whole family continues to support this man and his organization. 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. if he is guilty as charged, so be it, if not, so be it. 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. Hewould frequentlysitalone withgirls,hishand ontheirthighs, former camp staffers said. Nah, not gonna give you my name. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. 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.

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