princess1075. I never saw him in the same light after that dream. Meanwhile,Adema, who alleged abuse from Aarum in the 1990s at The Chapel,confronted Aarum himself over a video callin early 2020. 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! Pastor Michael is, despite his lack of formal education, one of the most intelligent men I have ever known. Someone who looks exactly like Michael Pitts stole the pastors car and his personal identification, masturbated in front of two boys, and then blackmailed the pastor for at least two years so the pastor couldnt acknowledge the mixup; or It detailed the Ranchsdenial of the allegationsand called the data found by theMinistrySafe investigationessentially meaningless.. (Its in Maumee, a Toledo suburb.) I do not believe Pitts is doing great things. You cant even put your name on your post!! If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. Thats a Christians main goal, to do what God wants. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. Hes more focused on speaking to asset owners. HMMM, Ill be praying for the no name people on here. [1] He has published more than a dozen books. And yes, it will all be settled out in the end. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. Most of the more critical opponents of Pastor Pitts are memebers of other churches or never been to nobodys church. I trust his teaching. 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. The church is very huge and the people seem nice but a little clicky which isn't ideal. Pastor Pitts hired some very fine attorneys and, in the end, all charges except for two criminal trespass misdemeanors were suddenly dropped. If you dont feel like you can approach a leader, why not? Ill pray for you Matt. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. But unfortunately thats not the case. Im not quite sure what to believe now. If this kind of a critical error could be made it is obvious that this man is an idiot who is incapable of trustworthy testimony because he may have forgotten what day it was! Cornerstone Church - Home - Facebook There was also no mention of the fact that, in 2000, he was convicted of driving while intoxicated There have been patterns of sexual misconduct and perversion from ministers and associate pastors over the years when I was a member and before then. The boys identified him in person, right there! Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. 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? Pastor Pitts was IDd by the boys at night while the cops shined a flashlight into the cruiser. 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. Reviewed July 21, 2020. princess1075, Willoughby, Ohio. I doubt it, however I wouldnt put it past any of pastors at Cornerstone. Christ said the only person with the right to cast stones is someone who is without sin right? But there was a significant amount of evidence that many people found quite convincing. Ive set under Pastor Pitts teachings for over 6 years now and I see him as the Billy Graham of our generation. Michael Pitts will, Im sure, be more than happy to tell them about the good things Cornerstone does. Finally, both of Pastor Pitts attornies accepted Jesus and now attend his church as a direct result of the entire ordeal. 48hr left. By his own mandate he could have stoned the woman caught in adultery. Pastor Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal is Back I think you certainly have to consider the fact that Pastor Pitts was out of the country on atleast 1 or 2 of the alleged dates he was accused of exposing himself in the park but the delta incident is perplexing me! If he were a real man, he would step back and let people cool off, before he started running his empire again. LOL, hes out using his Understudy degree!! Although I find posting here quite enjoyable. But in the Delta incident, a man fitting his description was spotted masturbating in front of two boys at a baseball diamond. They are both the same because they are both sin. Unfortunately, because your review is generic and your username is vague, we dont have any way of following up to make things right. There is no demonstration of true Godly love at Cornerstone, just a lot of judgmental attitudes and self-righteousness. I would be careful pretending to be someone else. A legal warrant. When she finished telling him about it, Aarum praised her;he said God still loved her. God loves you regardless of where you go to church. LE, What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? The sermon was well rounded and I felt that it was relatable to current times and people situtations. I have no doubt that Cornerstone does many wonderful things. Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. I respect that you feel you are not in a cult. Look at the lineage of Jesus in the book of Matthew, Jesus line is litter with imperfection. Afterward he recieved a standing ovation. Since his last name is not pitts, they didnt know he was related to him. Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. Unfortunately, there is no one to rebuke him sharply, openly and to his face until he repents. Beliefs - Cornerstone Church I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. Why is it that since he has a big church, hes doing great things? So the vampires gave it to them. Last year,Carolyn McDonaldfacedmembers of the Circle C Ranch boardandsharedherstorydirectly for the first time. At the age of 14, Pitts felt called to become a preacher. He has nothing valuable to offer except false doctrinewhy is that so difficult for you to grasp? His car was spotted near where several of the incidents occurred. A bishop must be blameless, with a good report both within (from the church) and without (the community). Save. AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. Why is the church still strong? He has consistently denied allclaimsagainst him of inappropriate conduct. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. He was in town he was arrested on the day of incident. 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. Does he teach that Cornerstone is the one, true church? Ok, Im tired of arguing about the Pittster. By now you would think that everyone at Cornerstone should be rolling in wealth. You really are deceived. I am a member and was when these incidents occured. Let the mean rest. And the people who attend these events perhaps are unaware that the stars are priming them for blood. Also, in regard to the Toledo Blade when have they EVER reported truth Everybody knows they make up the majority of what they print. 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. Matt, you SHOULD care about gossiping. I just hold Gods name in high esteem. I just recieved this email from a friend. It was the best decision Ive ever made. 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! Simple as that. Lily, your bitterness is showing. Thats an improper assumption on your part. When reached by phone, Hilliker said she could not comment on what her recommendations were orwhether they were accepted or rejected by the board. Joshua Benton a former staff writer and columnist for The Dallas Morning News wrote about Pitts heretofore slick abilities to avoid the legal noose for his perverted crimes. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. I would bet he has more than one home anyway! It wasnt until this year that I saw (these moments)for the evil that they really are, McDonaldsaid in a recording of the meeting. Hes a great man with a past. More significantly, I believe these imposters are, at best, a poor representation of a man who Ive come to realize has a shockingly superior intelect to that of the average person. If youd like, please call our office on 419-725-5000 with suggestions. If he is a complete charlatan like you think, he must have built his church by plain business and marketing sense. Has your involvement in Cornerstone alienated you from your family? Officials did not press charges after Pastor Pitts agreed to seek counseling with a psychologist who sees sex offenders, they said. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Thankyou Doug! I dont care that he wears a diammond ring gifted to him. Hes completely unapproachable and has set up his organization so that the congregation worships him and not Jesus. They criticize the fact the pastor lives in a nice house, but it was recently reported that the Diocese of Boston is selling the bishops mansion for $90 million dollars, significantly more than Pastor Pitts home, and an Oblate home here in Toledo is going for over $300,000. Pastor Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal is Back, Conservative Mag: Glenn Greenwald Hates America. 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. FIFTHLY:The reason INDEED that the case was dropped was definitely because of purgery. Joe Ferranterememberscomingupon a group of female counselorson one of his first days on staffat the Ranch when he was15. Please consider becoming a digital subscriber. Pastor goes all over the world teaching and preaching to not only congregations, but to Pastors and Ministers.