WSPD and 92.5 are owned by the same companyClearChannel. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. Make An Impact. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. The last I checked this was a forum about Michael Pitts. From events to our Online Campus you can all the information and resources you need to grow in your faith and connect with others. It is not our works. Others were less sure. 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. His parents were raised attending church regularly. JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals. If Pastor Pitts is guilty of that sin FORGIVE HIM mind your business and go on preaching the truth to the ones in need. AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. your both pussys please tell me where you live and work so we can meet. Within a year, however, she said she would go to the police to report heruneaseabout thehabitsshed seen develop betweenWayne Aarum and teenage girls at the camp. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. Im sure Union Carbide has done some nice things around Bhopal. I think you perhaps mean undergraduate degree because Ive never heard of anything called an understudy degree. Pitts can petition state to get license back. It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. more. Are you illiterate as well as ignorant? We all have evil learking in our members. What Cornerstone Church is doing, is beautiful and successful. You cant because hes notremember hes just a man and every man has the capacity to do evil. I know its hard. The goodness of the Lord affecting all nations is a recurring theme of the Ministry of Cornerstone. Similarly, if anyone wants to read an article written by Josh Benton they could visit the DMNs website. I like the pastor. But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. He played dumb, Ademasaid. Besides that, I was telling the truth. I happened to be attending the service right after Pastor P. had received the DUI. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Men are to point to Jesusthe Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. Kathy is a very benevolent and kind lady, (shes not outgoing at all) which is probably why you thought she was snotty. His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. Snellfelt confused, she recalls; no one had ever touched her like that. 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. Dedicated on line cs. Also, if you read the articles, the Pastor was driving a Black Cadillac at the time and a parishioner saw him in his green Saab. Hes completely unapproachable and has set up his organization so that the congregation worships him and not Jesus. Pastor Pitts is annointed, and a lot of people in Northwest Ohio are envious. 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. God takes care of His own Lily, I think youd better remember that and to finish that statement you can look to the Bible! Im just curious what would happen if everyone at Cornerstone quit tithing. Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. All Right, all right, I never said I was a shining beacon of light. He is a man, after all. 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. 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. Thats what bothers you! Do you have any idea what the tithes and offerings are for a 4,000 member church? 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. And while I appreciate your no-doubt informed thoughts on how the media operate, I might point out in the case of Pastor Pitts, he was charged with more than a dozen crimes by multiple jurisdictions. 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. 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. They are non-denominational. But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. His face, withbrighteyes, asalt-and-pepper goateeand weatheredsmile lines, could easily blend inwith those of otherlikable dads. On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. Unless the church needs it, Pastor Pitts doesns ask us for it. As for why people still worship at his church the good pastor is a charismatic man. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. All Rights Reserved. The CAC atBestSelf in Buffalo, New York brings together a multidisciplinary group of professionals to address child sexual abusein a child-centered environment. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. Meet #MattRasor who is the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael Pitts. [22], In August 2000, Pitts was charged with a DUI. Silleman confirmed in May that theSheriffs Office investigation isclosed. The fact is that God cammanded us to tithe so thats that. Finally, both of Pastor Pitts attornies accepted Jesus and now attend his church as a direct result of the entire ordeal. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. 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. WHAT HURTS HIS CREDIBILITY MORE THAN ANYTHING IS THAT HE WAS DRUNK AND WAS DRIVING. I also think P.T. Thats the childish statement. I specialize in 501s and non-profits and in many of these situations the insurance climbs to 4 or 5 grand a month. This is the official Cornerstone Church YouTube channel. You cant even put your name on your post!! In fact, Pastor Pitts is ministering more now than ever. 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. Its not spiritual warfare, its the truth. Pitts recurring issues with liquor, sex and false teaching do not meet the standards. Nobodys perfect, you should know that! Pastor Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal is Back, Conservative Mag: Glenn Greenwald Hates America. Fourthly: 4 hours BEFORE the infamous arrest, a cornerstone member working at the blade was startled to see the headlines OF the ARREST printed BEFORE it ever happened!!! No questions have been asked about this experience. Cornerstone is aggressivly moving the kingdom forward, why dont you check out one of their live services online? Maybe that is why all of those charges were dropped. [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. 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. He has consistently denied allclaimsagainst him of inappropriate conduct. Its all about the free exchange of accurate information. Most people who have problems with the Cornerstone are not looking at it from a religious point of view. -
The truth is that God holds us and judges us and makes us accountable for our actions. Doesnt it say in the Bible that you are to tithe to the church 10% of your wages? I dont care if you let the mean rest. Regardless of what he has said, it is obvious that this event did occur. The vehicle stood out and was recognizable for its color, make, model, and convertible status. 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. I should make it clear that he was never convicted of any of these charges. It is what a person believes that makes him righteous. I dont care who it is, any man who tries that should be prosecuted, so-called holy man whos in in for the money of not. You want to argue a point that is mute. Nate, you need to get your facts correct. 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. So there are two possibilities: If he is one who strays from the path he will eventually answer for it. Why didnt the church fold? Im sure you cant let this die.youre character is such that you must have the last word. I have aquantences, that used to be friends, that I heard started going to his church, and was curious because Ive heard some things about him. $$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin. Look people, if Pitts WASNT guilty, why did he plea bargain with a sudden deal? He sent back a report indicating that he believed Mr. Pitts was no longer a danger to repeat the kind of conduct that happened at the park, Mr. Smith said. His next arrest was the very public exposing incident, in which the majority of charges were dropped and Pitts plead guilty to trespassing. Jun 1986 - Oct 2020 34 years 5 months. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. So I dont care that I am gossiping, besides Im not a pastors wife therefore I am also not bound by this imaginary code of behavior. 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. How are offerings handled? Thats their business. If anything they are a by product of intelligence. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! How to they do it? again, I also read Lilys posts. Havent you seen the pattern? The Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. if you tell me your name Ill tell you mine! 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. 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. Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. They cared more about others than they did themselves. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? Send your wonderful presence and your fire on each one who reads this!!! Okay. I have discovered there was not an arrest as has been claimed on this site. 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. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.). I really believe Pastor Pitts is sincere and annoited. The prosecution in his trial had rested its case, and the defense had begun calling witnesses when the plea deal was struck. [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. Not to mention the fact that if Pitts really was provably in another country on April 18, 1995, one might think he could bring that up to Delta police at the time not mention it to the media two years later, after hes already served his court-appointed sex counseling. FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OUT THERE I WAS CURIOUS WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THAT? Ive never called you anything close to a prick. We can no longer afford silence while souls are being sifted like wheat with the help of false teachers. If these things are true ( which only God and Pastor Pitts really know ) then we should be protecting him. 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. It's only a matter of time before this mess of a church is shut down for good. 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.