Who was without sin Christ was! My reference is based upon years of experience. If someone was so concerned about thos so called young witnesses, wouldnt you be more concerned about getting a creep off the streets. He acknowledged in an April 28, 2021, email that he had hugged (youth group members) in greeting or congratulating them,and patted people on the back in acknowledgment of their accomplishments.Both actions were in socially appropriate contextsin the 1990s, he said. Id rather have a pastor who is filled with love and compassion.two qualities definitely lacking in Pitts. I like the pastor. For me, it doesnt matter if he did what he has been accused of I dont ever want to give the wrong impression, and be a stumbling block because of misinterpretations of what Ive said. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. Charlton wrote here on RD back in March: Thesuit has been filed not only on behalf of the individual plaintiffs [8 at this point], but also on behalf of a much larger class of people allegedly abused as minors in SGM, who do not wish to come forward with their stories. Can you walk away from the church today if you dont agree with whats being taught or do you feel like they have you so wrapped that you would have to sneak away and break all connections? 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? . Bishop of Cornerstone Church Toledo and the Cornerstone Global Network Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. Thats it! I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. Again, what a joke. Its the same for all Christians. And you go girl. God is the ultimate judge. 6 1. To say the good pastors problems are a media invention is hopelessly naive. Downtown Fresno church victorious in lawsuit against state Attorneys file lawsuits. I told him that when #MeToo came out, hes the one I thought of," Adema said. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. 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! 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. Jeffrey Swinger for the USA TODAY NETWORK. Hi Hayden!! 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. Pastor Pitts has done more to further the kingdom of God and impacted more lives than you could ever hope to. Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. [1] Early life and career [ edit] God Bless You. 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Themeeting with the Circle C board, brokered by The Chapel,demonstrated the boards reticence to acknowledge apattern of troubling behavior from Aarum. And I frankly dont care who you are. 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. The other sitings were also valid alibis with one being the pastor was at the church with 230 members doing a leadership meeting. Non relevant to any of this. and Maumee). Hope that you make good decisions. Maybe youll see. Rembember, we are all sinners. 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. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. Think about it please! We let the media in that Thursday night. Seed, time and harvest. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. What we should concentrate on is the plank in our own eye and not the speck in our neighbors. I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. she was kinda snotty! 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. Just because you can take a scripure out of context doesnt mean you have Michael Pitts number. Bishop Michael Pitts is putting on yet another one of those grand, stratospheric type church conferences which boasts big, money making drawing cards like TD Jakes, Eddie Long and Paula White. 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. 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. He played dumb, Ademasaid. And, truly there was no real explaination given for his actions. When asked if he had even been confronted about his interactions with teen girls at campbyboard members, Ranch employees or volunteers, Aarum said no family member or Ranchboard memberhad even complained to him regarding his conduct. Dont waste your time or money with this church. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. Im sure you cant let this die.youre character is such that you must have the last word. By his own mandate he could have stoned the woman caught in adultery. That is why he was not found guilty of ANY of them. You cant even put your name on your post!! 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. So Ive been a little stressed with that lateley, thats why Ive been gone from this. I believe this forum has become abandoned. Alas! Does this make him righteous? As far as the exposure incidents go, he didnt have any excuses because he held to the fact that he was innocent. Cornerstone Church - Home - Facebook 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. Pastor John Onwuchekwa's decision comes a year after Cornerstone Church received a $175K grant from the denomination to renovate its building. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. Which I do. But he didnt. The Cattaraugus County Sheriffs Office opened aninvestigation into this case in early 2021 after Norris contacted them regarding the allegations, according to police reports. Ferrante would sometimes linger in those secluded locations, awkwardly making conversation, to ensure someone else was present. Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. #18 of 19 things to do in Maumee. Community. So if you absolutlet must talk about Mr. Pitts, or any one else for that matter, talk about them on your knees, where it will at the very leat, yeild more results than the assinine remarks and articles you post on your site. You want to differentiate his doctrine from his behavior, but from a Biblical perspective they are both inerrant. Last year, when Pitts appeared for a command performance at Paula Whites church, she declared it was by divine appointment. I have discovered there was not an arrest as has been claimed on this site. Who did you get that fromyour imagination? Dave: All those Biblical types you mention acknowledged theyd done something wrong. 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.) You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. Pastor Pitts was never linked to any of the park episodes. I think you perhaps mean undergraduate degree because Ive never heard of anything called an understudy degree. 35 years experience public speaking in over 20 nations. 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. 48hr left. The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. 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. What a childish statement. Dekalb declined to comment generally for this story. He validated my life., In aApril 28 emailto the USA TODAY NETWORK, WayneAarum acknowledged that his conversationswithyouth group membersat The Chapel, meant to help them navigate their adolescent struggles, could have sometimes hurt (them) because of the listeners personal situation, he said." But for the record, I am a pastors wife. Id settle down on the f word if I were you. Why cant we all do the same. Ill pray for you Matt. [22], In August 2000, Pitts was charged with a DUI. Do you have any idea what the tithes and offerings are for a 4,000 member church? The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. They asked him what dirt can we create on Pastor Michael Pitts? they wanted to smear him. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Lucky the Leprechaun. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. None. Julie: I just liked seeing you going back and forth with Dan. It is obvious that the Delta incident did occur. Our Story - Cornerstone Church Eastview Christian Church leaders promise review amid allegations of