Cornerstone Church is a non-denominational church located in Toledo, Ohio. Isensed that I was a part of something very good. Oh, and Hayden, thanks for giving your name. Many former members believe that the church preys on underprivileged minorities, especially in the black and hispanic communities and those with lower socio-economic status. All things are possible if you believe. Looking at his website, and how everything came to be, he talks more about how this is what he wanted (the ministry) and not enough about what God wanted. :https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, 2009-Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike: https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, In 2010 dozens of former members started a blog detailing abuses suffered at the hands of Cornerstone leaders: https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, Michael Pitts Sanitized Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor). your both pussys please tell me where you live and work so we can meet. Ive never questioned whether or not he sinned. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. Your right, I do know nobody is perfect including myself, michael pitts and you. 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. The focus is to keep people intimidated and blinded to the real issues. Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. Aarum declined to do a phone, Zoomor in-person interview. Its called the 10 Commandments. But unfortunately thats not the case. Ultimately false doctrine will lead to sinful actions, no doubt. Shut it down with in 72 hours or I will sue you for slander. Why are there so many people concerned about Cornerstone, if its not their money that people given to the church? The case began in December 2006. than to poke my nose in the buisness of one man. We give as unto the Lord and we do it for Him, not just for our church. They also have issue with the fact that the church building and furnishings are so nice, but imagine how much it would cost in today. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. I also think P.T. LE, Truse me Pastor Michael is not making a small fraction of that amount. MinistrySafes investigation, separate from Circle Cs independent investigation, first focused onallegations of abuseat The Chapel youth groupin the 1990s. You can share anonymously or with your name. Private MotorCities National Heritage Area Antique Car Tour, Half-Day Classic Food Tour in Ann Arbor with Lunch, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Admission Ticket, E-Bike Rentals along the Sandusky Bay & The Islands, Fresh Mediterranean Inspired Cooking Class in a Unique Detroit Home, Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt: Ann Arbor Adventure, Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Detroit by 3Quest Challenge, Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toledo by Crazy Dash, Fort Meigs Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield. 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. You said yourself your poor.What is someone gonna do with your money anyway. HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. A subpoena is what you and your understudy degree are referring to which is: a formal order commanding a person to appear in court under penalty. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. All of these memories were in the cloud of deception that Wayne had manufactured through a careful grooming process.. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! Im sure you cant let this die.youre character is such that you must have the last word. Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. lily you smell like shit. His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. Try doing a search on manifest sons of God, or dominion theology or latter rain. Had he been conclusively identified at the seen, he would have gone to jail! #18 of 19 things to do in Maumee. He pleaded no contest to the charge of driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to three days in a DWI program for first-time offenders. His roles asyouth pastor atBuffalo-area churchThe Chapelin the 1990s and then as presidentat Circle C RanchinruralCattaraugus Countyplaced him in close proximitytodozens ofgirls particularly youth group members from area churches, andcamp staff members. But I know, your not mad in the slightest. Cornerstone Church took part in one of several suits against the State of California and. 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. It took a lot of time and complete separation to finally make the decision to break away and stay away. He does great things for lots o people!!! Read your Bible, youll see it in there. Does he teach that Cornerstone is the one, true church? 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. [1] He has published more than a dozen books. Hi there, Both clearly violated in this forum. 48hr left. Michael Pitts is an American pastor, preacher, and author. The organizations legal counsel at the time, Julia Hilliker, a partner at major Western New York law firm Hodgson Russ LLP,investigated the initial abuse claims. I just move to area when all that stuff was going on, I really didnt understand why. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! He is frequently in other cities and out of the country and so none of those charges stuck because you sure cant argue with airline info and 3000 people who were listening to you preach in their country that day! hmmmmmm, woulda never pegged her for a pastors wife, until I was actually told who she was. PhilR2057, Manager at Cornerstone Church, responded to this review Responded April 8, 2019. Pitts says hes done nothing wrong, despite the evidence. 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? In skits at church and later at Circle C, he played Jesus. 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. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. I donot follow him I follow Christ In all of those years, much to the shame of its leaders, I have NEVER heard such righteous teaching. We also are losing our insurance because the church cant afford it. Im not speaking of an arrest warrant, which is not actually issued by a judge. Read all 4 reviews . How sad. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Jesus I love youthank You Lordthank You Lordyes yesthank You Lord.bless your wonderful wonderful loving saving redeeming powerful name!!! In an email to aUSA TODAY NETWORK reporter on April 28, 2021, Aarum said: I have never had any sexual interaction with anyone other than my wife. He has dozens and dozens of engagements annually. Is the harvest less than the seed? This was shortly before the first arrest. 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. Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. You like talking in circlesyoure not really making a valid point here, especially when you need to bring River Phoenix into it. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. This public display of affection is just the latest in a long-running and highly public friendship. He is a good teacher and preaches for ME to follow the word. Thank goodness!!! Going to the next level, a new season, Im believing God for a harvest, getting my stuff back from the devil are saying frequently used in Charasmatic circles. And Kathy, re: your comment: did ya miss me?? This is the man that appeared on the. She is no longer representingCircle C Ranch. You may choose to wrap yourself in deception and lies and your bitterness like you obviously have, but you need to keep it to yourself. Besides, Ive said repeatedly, (if you care to look), that God will deal with Pitts, and Im really sick to death of the whole thing. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. As I said, Google didnt turn up any notice of said difficulties. Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. If these things are true ( which only God and Pastor Pitts really know ) then we should be protecting him. 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False prophetess Paula White is working hard to resurrect the church her selfish divorce helped tear down. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. 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. Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. Learn more. I have never touched anyone with any inappropriate motive.. In a May 7, 2021, email, Aarum said there were occasions, such as when problems arose at the Ranch, when he wouldhaveto enter a space where a female counselor is present.. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. But no, just because hes a pastor, he can do whatever he wants and get away with it. I personally was really impressed with how Pastor handled the service. One is Ricky Payne, 20, a bearded man police describe as a hippie. So many things in those cases didnt add up. I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. Thank You Lord for all that you are doing in my life and in the lives of those who you have called and anointed for this season!!! I am sincerly praying for all of you and I hope you all find a piece inside that would release you to the Word of God instead of wasted HOURS on the internet. I happened to be attending the service right after Pastor P. had received the DUI. Appreciate the feedback. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. Thats it! They are both the same because they are both sin. Hes the only one that will never have his character tainted or be caught doing public perversions. I just know that we, all Christians, are to set an example. Usually it can be issued by a judge or by the lawyer representing the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil trial or by the prosecutor or the defense attorney in a criminal proceeding. They cared more about others than they did themselves. Thats the childish statement. The answer, apparently, is 7 months. Finally, Cornerstone Church is a place completely centered on Christ. There are organizations and resources to help you. Just excuses. http://www.dennyradio.com I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. Another thing how ignorant are you to say somthing about paying 10% of your income to Pastor Michael. If the city of Toledo had viable evidence againt Pastor Michael why would they have offered him a plea down. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. That thiswas what Ihad hoped for and thought that it was.. PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION-WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL THIS "CHURCH" IS THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED AND THEIR ACTIONS ARE BROUGHT TO LIGHT!! The people at Cornerstone are blinded to the truth because they worship him. And as far as the Pitts thing goes, if hes so great, why does everyone feel they need to defend him so strongly. 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. Theres some thoughts to ponder Julie. If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. Pitts is lying. Why am I bringing this up after the fact? 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. Furthermore, Pitts character is such that it makes it quite believable for me that he did it. I honestly didnt even know what was happening to me, said Snell, now 21. Norris also contacted locallaw enforcement and local agenciesherself about the findings,according to police reports. 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. Former camp staffersand youth group members sayWayneAarum hada reputation for being boththe cool guyand the sensitive, serious type; some had a deep aversion to him. Case was dropped then and there, because there then WAS NO CASE. The effects of Aarums actionshave grown, spawning a black hole that consumedthewomenslives, they said,andrippedapart personal relationships and church alliances in the close-knit Christian community in Western New York.