You should read his Bio. Shut it down with in 72 hours or I will sue you for slander. Your Welcome!! 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 Finally, both of Pastor Pitts attornies accepted Jesus and now attend his church as a direct result of the entire ordeal. Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? Men are to point to Jesusthe Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. God loves you regardless of where you go to church. Michael did marry me and my husband and I attended all locations (Douglas, Byrne, Airport Hwy. And since for some reason, you are having a hard time with me, and I dont want to cause you to stumble, Im leaving this forum. One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. Did Mark Driscoll Plagiarize the Wrong Person? [18], On September 18, 1997, Pitts was arrested on charges of exposing himself to passing motorists near Oak Openings Metropark in Swanton, Ohio. There are many (legal) ways to structure things where you can take the burden of insurance off the church. The lawsuit against SGM, which fizzled out in the late spring due to statutes of limitations, alleged that church leaders, including Mahaney, had actively worked to protect multiple abuse perpetrators while harassing and intimidating victims into silence. Obviously, he is above reproach. MAUMEE--A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. Cattaraugus CountySgt. On the surface, we know that its the promise of mega money which lures in vultures like Jakes, Long and White. Pastor Pitts oversees aVAST NETWORKof churches throughout the country and outside the United States. So God can bless us for it. Wake up and smell the coffee! again, I also read Lilys posts. Thirdly: During the beginning of the trial, more than 4 people (women)reported to the police that the individual they saw had an uncanny likeness to michael pitts and they gave a description of a car that was later followed up on and the individual that owned the car DID have a definite likeness to the pastor, as well as a record as long as your arm of indecent exposure and assault!! [3] It was the first racially integrated church in the region. You mentioned that Pastor and his family live in a home that costs 1/2 millions of dollars. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. Police and the Cattaraugus County district attorney,Lori Pettit Rieman,ultimately determined that none of the allegations, some of which could have been considered criminal in nature at the time, were criminally actionable now,because the statute of limitations hadexpired,according to police reports. If there werent significant mammon being waved in their face, they simply wouldnt show. You can reach her on Twitter @gsilvarole or by email at gsilvarole@gannett.com. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. They were righteous. Get Involved. Had the authorities had any convincing evidence on him, they would not have dropped all the charges and offered him a trespassing plea, would they? Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. But no, just because hes a pastor, he can do whatever he wants and get away with it. It went unchecked. His wife had their first child the same time and same hospital I had triplets!!! Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. Not sure how he found this website, but none-the-less, Im broken-hearted that my unfortunate past has been BB-Q (to quote my nonsense impersonator). Unlike the other incidents hes accused of, at Delta Pitts was actually caught on the scene! At around noon on Jan. 27, 1975, a two-tone Cadillac pulls up to a vacant house in Irving, Texas. Toledo, Ohio. By the way, its Michael, not MIchael easy isnt it.. Michael Pitts (pastor) - Wikipedia Shed resignfrom her position not long after, her emotions a mix of heartbreak andfrustrationasshe leftthe Ranch. Havent you seen the pattern? In multiple letters and meetingsover the past year,The Chapel pastors haveimploredthe board ofCircle C Ranchtohear and consider the womens allegations. Leadership at both The Chapel and Circle C Ranch, and also Aarum himself, have beenconfronted withconcerns abouthisconductat least 20 times since 1997, according to excerpts from Aarums employee personnel file at The Chapel, andinterviews with youth group members at The Chapel,Circle C staff and pastors in the Western New York area. Mahaney offered no apology, only the vague self-deprecation and false-humility that are typical of his patter, and the sort of rhetorical back-slapping that one would expect in the boys club of evangelical Christianity. Not only has Mahaney praised Mohler, hedonatedover $100,000 to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. wow this is a trip! He suggested they pray. Thats all besides the point. Its your site, do what you want to do. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. I believe it was MLK that said the most segregated day in America is Sunday. Sheexplained how it took months of therapy to realizethat herinteractions with Aarumdidnt happen because he loved her like a father. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! This, and only this, is the belief that God accepts as righteous. Your post is very attacking to the point of threatening. His alleged penchant for public masturbation only became a story after he was facing criminal indictment. I have discovered there was not an arrest as has been claimed on this site. If you have anything to say thats worth while, and arent afraid to share your name and not be a coward. Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. 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? Image: Courtesy photo . We send our kids to camp and something happens, and we know about something, thats where it gets scary. He said in a May 7 email thathe followed Ranch policies, except in emergency cases in which men and women may have to have physical contact. But, the one thing that made me open my eyes to the reality of my church was the internet and a website called reveal. You also claimed that Michael Pitts offered no explanations for his actions, but only excuses. But thanks, you did give me some thoughts. It was the best decision Ive ever made. Jeffrey Swinger for the USA TODAY NETWORK. And you will only know on the last day what a difference this conference made. But he saved his greatest praise for Al Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, architect of the conservative revolution in the Southern Baptist Convention, and the top-billed speaker at the conference. Atlanta Church Splits With SBC for Downplaying Racial Issues Do you honestly think he would knowingly jeopardize his livelihood by exposing himself to some kids at a ball park. [19] Following the trial, Metroparks ranger Russell Maneval was suspended for 60 days by the Toledo Area Metroparks for falsifying information on police logs involved in the Toledo case. Why are there so many people concerned about Cornerstone, if its not their money that people given to the church? You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. Hes just a man. Unfortunately, there is no one to rebuke him sharply, openly and to his face until he repents. 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 dont need to see the act to know its true. My reference is based upon years of experience. New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline. Example video title will go here for this video, Sentenced To Death: The murder that unsettled Arkansas. In skits at church and later at Circle C, he played Jesus. 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. I had never been to Cornerstone prior to that, but a memember and friend ask me to attend. Its well in excess of 5 million dollars a year. Firstly, many many individuals in the city of Toledo were and have been very unhappy about Michael Pitts once the church started to grow big. Georgie Silvarole/USA TODAY Network New York, Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. I know for a fact that he offered no excuses for his actions. Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. Im sure your already looking into these things but hope I helped. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. Absolutely furious. 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. I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Aarum was neitherdefensive norapologetic, she said. lily you smell like shit. Church Online is a place for you to experience God and connect with others. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. 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. I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. Thats still no excuse to do what he did. The only reason you dont want to tithe you think someone wants your money? God Bless You. 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. Im sure Pastor Pitts isnt the happiest about this forum but you are doing more to defame his charactor by sounding like an idiot. I call it an organization because thats how he runs it. Does anyone know if this is true? 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. Well I amy also be surprised your a pastors wife seeing as you gossip on an online forum about other pastors wives. Yes I am. 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. After reading all the posts I just cant believe it.. instead of bashing Pastor Pitts we should be lefting him up in prayer.. I personally know that this man is SO narcissistic that he had a dental work overhaul done when Cornerstone first came to townbecause he thought his messed up teeth didnt project the proper image!! I dont foresee that happening. Simply amazing. Maybe youll see. By his own mandate he could have stoned the woman caught in adultery. When the good Lord walked this earth, he was clothed in simple robes with sandals or on many occassions wore callouses on the soles of his bare feet! But during his tenure at Circle C,Ferchenadmitted that he saw Aarumclosely embrace girls, and that, on multiple occasions, he happened upon Aarum and a girlspeaking together in secluded rooms or spaces. Marjorie Taylor Greenes Red/Blue National Divorce Looks an Awful Lot Like a Confederate Flag, Can Rage Fuel the Struggle for Justice? Jennifer Adema,now 42 and living in Salt Lake City, Utah, alleges she wasinappropriatelytouched by Aarum onmissionstrips and at The Chapel in the 1990s. hes a big jerk who should mind his business (Oh I guess hes a stereotypical journalist) and leave people alone. What exactly is the Cornerstone Church Affiliation? By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. [6] In 1998, Cornerstone Church purchased WDMN, an AM radio station in Toledo, and sold it in 2012. You have a free will to go to his church. How does being arrogant and manipulative have anything to do with intelligence? But I believe that people who give no grace to others better hope they dont ever need any. (The Pitts camp claims the officials are lying.) 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. All Cornerstone campuses can use the information found in this app. And as far as the Pitts thing goes, if hes so great, why does everyone feel they need to defend him so strongly. You people are just jealous of his success and despite your best efforts, his church continues to grow. Matt Hagee, who is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, released a statement on November 18, 2021 regarding the controversial ReAwaken America Tour event that took place at his church last week. During that time, Pitts was the only person in the city of Toledo, let alone Delta, driving a teal blue convertible Saab. Cornerstone Church 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258 210-490-1600 connect@SACornerstone.org So many things in those cases didnt add up. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Cornerstone Church - YouTube I think you would have to agree he is a very sharp and intelligent man. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published astatement of supportfor 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.