He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. 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. Do you have any idea what the tithes and offerings are for a 4,000 member church? 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!!! Its called the 10 Commandments. So, yeah, I certainly dont say God unless Im saying it to speak to Him, or talking about Him to someone else. Theywerebetting on which new campers Wayne Aarum might pay special attention to, he said. Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. Youve got people who are actively making excuses or running interference, but you also have a lot of people who are passive and say, I didnt do anything, or Thats not my job, Drumwright said. He is a man, after all. 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. Who cares what kind of outward gifts he gives. We also are losing our insurance because the church cant afford it. On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. You know how I feel about no names LOL Big Chickens!! He does great things for lots o people!!! Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. and clevland you need to have your mouth washed out with soap, potty mouth! 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. long time member Are there a series of steps you must follow in order to be truly saved (like a series of studies, profession, then baptism?) I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. 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." One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. Hi there, Downtown Fresno church victorious in lawsuit against state But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. Like I said, I cant make you think differently, nor can you make me. So we must ask ourselves the question, what makes us righteous? i have recieved a couple of not so nice emails in response to the comment i made on this site. San Antonio megachurch pastor's brother accused of sexually abus - KENS None. I value Pastor Michael enough that aside from preaching herasy, there is nothing that will keep me from being blessed by his ministry. 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. I dont care if you let the mean rest. Fourteen womenacross the U.S.shared theirstorieson the record for this report;twoothers declined to share their names publicly but said they experiencedsimilarconduct. Michelle Poulsen and Joy McCullough allege Wayne Aarums physical and verbal behavior toward them was inappropriate and abusive while they were youth group members at The Chapel in the late 1990s. As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. Im not trying to critize, just inform you. Getting caps on your teeth is no different. 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. During that time, Pitts was the only person in the city of Toledo, let alone Delta, driving a teal blue convertible Saab. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published a. for Mahaney, calling him our friend and a vast influence for good. The statement claimed that Mahaney was not charged with any credible, serious, and direct wrongdoing. Thus, they wrote, we, along with many others, refused to step away from C.J. 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. Eddie Long is trending gay affirming and fancies himself a religious Donald Trump. Isensed that I was a part of something very good. [1], In 2015, Pitts commenced monthly revival services in San Jose, California. What we should concentrate on is the plank in our own eye and not the speck in our neighbors. Toledo Bar Hunt: Holy Toledo, it's a Bar Hunt! That access, and Aarums presence as anauthority figurein a Christian setting,helpedfoster the girls'spiritual and emotional dependence on him, clearing the way for further manipulation and inappropriate behavior, said Cheryl Chambers, a licensed mental health counselor with Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York. It is what a person believes that makes him righteous. I just want to say thanks for posting these articles. [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. I thought you were done. I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. Not too long ago, I read something on The Toledo Blades web site about Pastor Michael Pitts of Cornerstone Church. 1520 Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537-1602. 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. Ive never said I thought he was arrogant or manipulative. In 1995 Bill Gates gave what is considered the single largest charitable donation in history totaling 5 billion. It went unchecked. I agree with Lily on the things that she compares with the Bible. Cornerstone Church is a biblically-based church that declares Jesus everywhere and leads believers in a life of resilient faith. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Do you feel that you HAVE to be there every time the doors are open or youll be questioned as to why you werent? Pastor Pitts has done more to further the kingdom of God and impacted more lives than you could ever hope to. Read all 4 reviews . Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Im not quite sure what to believe now. Do you feel like this? So, yes, then when she heard I was a pastors wife, she then said that she was, and told me who she was. He was friendly and charismatic in public, and his 6-foot-3-inch frame commanded a roomwhen he delivered sermons about sin and salvation. Ive been by their place and its not that much. Yeah rightall he can do for me is lead me down the wrong path. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. This is a discussion/comment area, and Im commenting on the subject at hand. Did MIchael Pitts really post that Because if he did he cannot spell defamation of character. Call me funny but Pastor Pitts seems like a little more intelligent than that. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. Juliejust an FYIPitts birthday is the end of August. Thats all besides the point. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. Also, Im not the one that is acting like this shining beacon of light like you are. Michael Pitts will, Im sure, be more than happy to tell them about the good things Cornerstone does. 4 Reviews. 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. Women say New York pastor Wayne Aarum abused them as teenagers But I want justice.. Investigate Cornerstone Church for Sexual Assault and Abuse Aarums breath was hot,his mouth inches from hers. Please call 419-725-5000 if youd like to discuss further. The warrants issued by a court normally are search warrants, arrest warrants, and execution warrants. I can assure you that this forum is 100% protected by the constitution of the United States. god wont be mocked. Dekalb declined to comment generally for this story. I didnt know that was a relatively new church to this area at the time. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. He also formed deep emotional bonds with these girls,acting as a father figure and maintaining a constant stream of intimacy and adoration, according to the women alleging abuse. But for the record, I am a pastors wife. Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. You also claimed that Michael Pitts offered no explanations for his actions, but only excuses. So the vampires gave it to them. Two law enforcement agencies conducted investigations in the allegations earlier this year. What good is all this gossiping and backstabbing doing the Kingdom of God? This forum is for talking about the subject at hand. Women whoallege inappropriate interactions withWayne Aarum as teenagers,manyof whom did not know each otherthen,gave nearly identical accounts ofhiscommon phrases andactionstowardthem. 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. I was uncomfortable in retrospect looking back on this and wishing I would have done more. Jason & Josh It was 1997, and Aarum was her youth pastor. Ron, being accquited in this country doesnt really mean to much. Individuals canalsotext LIGHT to 741741 for crisis support with a trained counselor, 24/7 and free of charge. And the image STILL continuesflashy cars, jewelry, fancy dudsetcwhos image is that??
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