So thats why, on this page, Ive posted a few old articles from my old newspaper. Pitts is not the end all be all in the Charismatic realm. On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. Both clearly violated in this forum. Not tearing him down. Does he use words like rebuke and radical in his messages? Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. Just because your poor doesnt mean you should have anything against the message of tithing and blessing. You have a free will to go to his church. Do you feel like this? Man leads, but the Holy Spirit will let us know whether or not its the truth that we are being told. Eddie Long is trending gay affirming and fancies himself a religious Donald Trump. The ICOC The answer, apparently, is 7 months. The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. Pitts pleaded "no contest,"and Judge Gary Byers found him guilty and sentenced him to 9 days in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio in Stryker. Cornerstone Church took part in one of several suits against the State of California and. LOL, and youre not? Wayne Aarum temporarily stepped backfrom his role asthe Ranchs president in January2020, according to a Circle C statement on Jan. 18. 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? Hed ask how their relationships with familyorboyfriends were going, and what he could do to help. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). I used to attend Cornerstone from the very beginning on Douglas through the the exposing incident. My opinion. All of these memories were in the cloud of deception that Wayne had manufactured through a careful grooming process.. Its your site, do what you want to do. alot of those individuals were other pastors/priests in the city and alot were in a city/government office or political office. and I thank You Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. TOLEDO, OH This will not be easy on the eyes. Besides that, I was telling the truth. 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. In fact, Pastor Pitts is ministering more now than ever. Founder and former Senior Leader of Cornerstone Church Toledo. Share this story. 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. Hundreds show up in Port Clinton to honor late Tuskegee airman, Sunday sunshine and milder temperatures ahead of Monday warmup | WTOL 11 Weather. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. I just dont get it. 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. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. I think you would have to agree he is a very sharp and intelligent man. The Craziest Things Cornerstone Church Pastor - San Antonio Current 38 people follow this. Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. Truth always outlives a lie. The USA TODAY Network attempted to obtain any relevant reportsfiled on Wayne Aarum fromtheOffice of Children and Family Servicesunder the Freedom of Information Law. 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 completely agree with you. Pastor Pitts is NO man of Godhe is a sheep in wolves clothing. God doesnt need your money or desire it, he wants your obediance. Thanks for your review. 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. Im not quite sure what to believe now. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. Simply amazing. But it is idiotic and foolish to make a judgement when you are unaware of a million facts that are never presented to you. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. He blamed his problems on media monsters. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. Come on, be serious. 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. 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. Stay away from this false prophet and his cohorts until they repent. Did Mark Driscoll Plagiarize the Wrong Person? Michael Pitts has a church that is growing AND winning souls for Chirst, he is feeding the hungry, hes building a world class ministry from Toledo Ohio. I honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. I can tell you for a fact a number of things. You cant even put your name on your post!! BTW my name is Dan. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. 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. The boys told the cops who then pulled over Pastor Pitts! Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If he didnt do these things, then you have nothing to worry about, right? If he and his congregation have donated gifts to the inner city children, why not donate a house, car, jewelry and money to MY family who work so hard for the things they are struggling to get instead of lining their pockets with Fools gold? Do you feel that you HAVE to be there every time the doors are open or youll be questioned as to why you werent? I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. (h/t Pulpit Pimps) Pitts is bishop or apostle of the Cornerstone Global Network. It seems as though youve stirred up a hornets nest by doing this, but I dont see anything wrong with it. Downtown Fresno church victorious in lawsuit against state Does anyone know if this is true? I just hold Gods name in high esteem. He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. He does not take money from us that the Lord doesnt tell us to give. But despite all the religious grandstanding, court records and media reports show Pitts cant seem to keep his private parts in his pants while he is in public places. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. Josh, is there any way you could post the Police Report from the Delta arrest? BUT ANYONE WHO SAYS, YOU FOOL! WILL BE IN DANGER OF THE FIRE OF HELL. It sounds to me as if you could use what Pastor hasGod. No worries though because GOD never sleeps. It is not our works. We give as unto the Lord and we do it for Him, not just for our church. I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. 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. 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. I dont know about anyone else, but I think Mike Pitts is non other than the infamous Pastor Pitts from this forum. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! 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. caused Mohlers faith in Mahaney to waver on iota. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. again, I also read Lilys posts. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. 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 Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. Google any of these vipers and you will see who they slither around with. Speaking of spelling incorrectly, this is a forum, not a firum. Hes more focused on speaking to asset owners. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. Thats all besides the point. I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. Dont waste your time or money with this church. The USA TODAY NETWORK asked for comment from five individuals whosupport the Ranch and the Aarums. Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. But I want justice.. Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) Maumee, OH, United States JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. It is not Bill Gates billions of dollars in donations that makes him righteous. As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. Carolyn McDonald, a former Circle C Ranch staffer, and Jerry Gillis, lead pastor at The Chapel, discuss the allegations against Wayne Aarum. If 72 hours pass, and this forum still exists, my attorneys will be issuing your warrant. So, my friends, Im not going to be here anymore. Maybe I wouldnt have listened anyway, who knows. Again, what a joke. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. WHAT HURTS HIS CREDIBILITY MORE THAN ANYTHING IS THAT HE WAS DRUNK AND WAS DRIVING. First off, Pastor Michael has never preached or obviously practiced abstinence. Nobodys perfect, you should know that! He does great things for lots o people!!! Your response shows how ignorant you are. Protesters demand accountability for Cornerstone Church leaders - WTOL Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. Its called the 10 Commandments. Everything Ive read so far, everystoryon Facebook I dont doubt it, he said. To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. Im sure your cousin is the only saved person that has contributed to this board. Religion Dispatches is your independent, non-profit, award-winning source for the best writing on critical and timely issues at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. I really believe Pastor Pitts is sincere and annoited. God knows the truth, and ultimately, thats what matters. It doesnt just pop out of my mouth as a cuss word or as in vain. Sorry to have hit a sore spot with you! Check out his books on Amazon.com or in Barnes and Noble. Juliejust an FYIPitts birthday is the end of August. Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. [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. Well, Im glad someone missed me!! Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. Shoot, while were at it, why dont we just put candles around him and pray in his name. And so he handed out the sentence that he did because he knew he was innocent and he hated that fact. With all of these public sins, why hasnt there been some public contrition from Pitts? The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. Maybe you should go to Cornerstone and break your impoverished mindset. Free speech is great isnt it? Id settle down on the f word if I were you. We, as Christians ALL have a code of behavior we are to follow. You should read his Bio. The Blade is a terrible newspaper devoid of ethics and integrity! NOT GODS!! Do you think these mega-churches he preaches at aernt paying him? I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. If you are worried about losing your standard of living because disability wont pay what your salary is you can have the church buy you a parsonage and pay for it the church can lease you vehicles. Its simple so many of the main money makers are so riddled with sin, they form a club and perform at each others conferences. Let me make something clear, you dont know anything about my character. 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. 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. If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. And others here. Why shouldnt a pastor live comfortable and drive a nice car? I need to make one correction in my statements. Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. long time member Rachel Horvath alleges Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward her was inappropriate and abusive while she was on staff at Circle C Ranch in 2011. 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? Secondly: The majority of the sitings of indecent exposure were DOCUMENTED days of OUT OF THE COUNTRY travel of the pastor. Your post is very attacking to the point of threatening. We all fall short of Gods laws. Other wise, get over me. If you tithe then you must become circumcised and if you become circumcised then you must sacrifice animals and if you sacrifice animals then you must keep the holy days etc. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! As far as the Delta incident goes there was no police line up, and a very poor description of the suspect. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. So, what, exactly, does Michael Pitts teach and expect from you as a member of his church? Women say New York pastor Wayne Aarum abused them as teenagers 48hr left. The fact is that God cammanded us to tithe so thats that. Men are to point to Jesusthe Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. I doubt it, however I wouldnt put it past any of pastors at Cornerstone. 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. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal?
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