It would destroy their perfect world including: Admitting their pastor is a hypocrite and isnt perfect or near perfect individual they admired for so long So Guidepost "determined that using Twitter was no longer an option for them." "Unfortunately more questions than answers have now been raised. I began to just pray about solutions andso I had an opportunity to go to China and meet a distributor, Blanchard says in the clip. Restore him to ministry? He and 16 other men from Virginia and Maryland were arrested in a two-day operation. But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) Ephesians 2:4-5, Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18. At one point, she said, she reached out to a church counselor shed previously met with weekly, saying she missed her and wanted to talk. This apostolic ministry is committed to equipping people from the cradle to the grave to fulfill the purpose of God. Old Timer: By the way, could someone please update me regarding the status of the DOJ investigation of the SBC mentioned back in August 2022? @13NewsNow obtained new documents from when Rock Church Pastor, John Blanchard, was arrested in Chesterfield County on solicitation of prostitution charges.Recently, prosecutors set aside the charges against Blanchard. And now we have a direct connection to directly bring this technology to churches in the U.S. at a great discount, to help pastors and leaders all across America to have this technology at a fraction of the cost And it will be a blessing to you and your church to have this modern technology to be able to communicate the gospel in a powerful and visual way.. Travel 11-16 to 18 to Atlanta. Rock Churchs Wednesday statement begins: Rock Church encourages godly lifestyles by all of its members and leaders, in keeping with the tenets of the Bible. The Virginia Beach megachurch pastor was one of 17 men arrested during an . The Christian Post reported Blanchard continued preaching inMegachurch pastor still preaching despite claims he stepped back from ministry over prostitution arrest. Therefore, we are pleased to share with you that his return to preaching is scheduled for this Sunday, December 4., Whenever Im tempted to think Christianity is a fraud because of fraudulent pastors, Im reminded it was the religious establishment that had Jesus arrested and crucified. Because this may once again become a future pending criminal case, I cannot make any further comments on the facts or the circumstances surrounding anything related to this matter," she said. It "is a systematic assessment of a client's social and sexual history, deviant or paraphilic interests, and the risk of sexual reoffending in the future. I agree. massive evil in the white American evangelical community?? (And I aint talking about the California burger chain.). She said that in 2018, Blanchard offered to come to her home to help her work on the church's website. I imagine they would be frustrated when Blanchard seemed to get off the charges. The next generation of leadership emerged in 2013, when founder Anne Gimenez along with the Rock Church elders & leadership installed John and Robin Blanchard as the new Senior Pastor of the Rock Church International. The interaction between the detective and the defendant in each case was different. CBS 6 then went into Davenport's office to ask follow-up questions, but Davenport refused to speak further. Anderson has been posting about the case on social media, calling on Stacey Davenport, Commonwealths Attorney of Chesterfield County, to explain why the charges against Blanchard were dropped. He wants to look into this more carefully and determine why the charges were dropped. As any sensible person would conclude. Blanchard wasamong17 men accusedof solicitation of prostitution after an online sting operation by police on Oct. 29, 2021. I knew there had to be a connection a possible reason for dropping the charges. Ministry credentials, a touch of charisma and a gift of gab do not always equal a prophetic voice to the body of Christ., How can a congregation deal with a pastor who is out, then in, then out, then in?. A newly released report offers more details about the October 2021 arrest of Virginia pastor John Blanchard. That they had been duped for a period of time by this person How can a congregation deal with a pastor who is out, then in, then out, then in? Sovereign Grace Ministries Great! Anne Gimenez, who will turn 81 next month . John Blanchard, the pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, is one of 17 men the Chesterfield County Police Special Victims Unit says were looking for sex from minors through online platforms. His humility and submission to those over him during this time has been a testimony to his character. Given this unresolved situation, it would seem prudent for the pastor to step back. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. John Blanchard, the Virginia pastor who was arrested in a sex sting operation only to have his charges later dropped, is once more stepping away from his duties as lead pastor of Rock Church International in Virginia Beach. After almost a year of legal maneuvering, however, the charges against Blanchardwere withdrawn or nolle prossedahead of a criminal trial in October. But Sellers never heard a word in response. . She came out and didn't even answer any questions from the press.". John is a founding Director of Orbis. Look at the bright side, at least there was no pool boy. Church leadership knew and decided not to remove him from his position.. How to Resign from a Church Blanchard Springs Baptist Church: . Two days later, he appeared onstage at his church, where he led prayer. When investigators say they called the number associated with the text messages, the cell phone Blanchard had that night rang. There were about 10 requests for travel between November 2021 and February to states such as Ohio, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania. Robin and John Blancharddaughter and son-in-law of the church's founders, Anne and the late John Gimenezare the new co-pastors at the 4,000-member Pentecostal church. (Romans 3:23-for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God) If we are to walk in eternity with Christ, our position must be one of truth, love, faith, mercy, justice, and forgiveness. Even assuming she is totally unaware and innocent, wouldnt this be a huge shock? Code of Blue Cop will always side with Cop against Not-Cop. This week, xx submitted his resignation as Duluth Vineyard's Senior Pastor. . "And if they're butting heads behind the scenes, and it's even spilling out into public like this, what are the things we don't even know about that they're not working effectively on? Baker, Louisiana, United States. We are all committed to walking in integrity and truth at Rock Church International and will continue to take steps to do so. This situation will supposedly be prosecuted, which means that Blanchard will have to submit to discovery as well as those he sues. A message from the series "Daily Devotional Videos." Pastor Rick reminds us that with tools like YouTube you can find videos that will show you how to accomplish any Do-It-Yourself video. He believes that Rock Church has handled this situation poorly. John has 5 jobs listed on their profile. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. Tim Anderson, the state attorney, seems to believe that attention should be brought to bear on Blanchards case. please be aware that for many years, Rock Church on Kempsville Rd. Do you not judge those who are within the church [to protect the church as the situation requires]? (1 Corinthians 5:12 AMP), There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, WHO WALK NOT AFTER THE FLESH, BUT AFTER THE SPIRIT (Romans 8:1 KJV), revered as a man of God who is a prophetic voice to the body of Christ, TWW continues to report on a string of men of God who have joined the bad-boy conga line. Max: As any sensible person would conclude. @olstad_rachel Prayer Requests Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. Thank you for your prayers and support. It would destroy their perfect world. Oh, I forgot. Although everyone must address their own convictions and consequences, our assignment as believers is not to condemn, but to be agents of Gods love, healing, justice, and reconciliation. Like Douggie ESQUIRE of Vision Forum doing his Commanders Handmaid? It was inappropriate. Move over M Scott Peck. In October of 1968, Rock Church was founded when John & Anne Gimenez were traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida and stopped in Virginia to appear on The 700 Club. Blanchard's attorney asked the judge to continue Blanchard's hearing, saying there are "evidentiary issues" with the case, but he would not go into further detail as to why. Rock Church is committed to honesty and integrity in dealing with charges or accusations of sexual misconduct or immorality among its leaders and will support any investigation arising from accusations of violation of this standard among its staff and leaders in an effort to find the truth and to protect its members, church families and their children, at all times. The cases from the Chesterfield Police Departments October 2021 sting operation, which include this particular case, involved a Chesterfield detective posing as a 17-year-old online. Sellers ultimately decided to report her sexual assault to police. (The Daily Beast redacted sensitive personal information from the document before publishing. Anderson created another post, questioning Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney, Stacey Davenport, and called for transparency. In this statement, Rock Church seemed to overlook the possibility that these charges could be brought again. Charges accusing Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard of arranging to meet a person he thought was a teenage girl for sex in a motel room were . Solicits a 'qv' ('John' lingo for a 'quick visit'), 4. A few years later, Sellers said, John Blanchard asked her to work part-time on the website for TechDirect, a company he founded to provide LED screens to churches. Skills. Ive given him the best 10 years of my life, so I cant leave now. Yes you can. The outpouring of love has been overwhelming and we appreciate all of those who have reached out to be an encouragement to us! Yet another story of abuser abusing their prey even more with actions when confronted. I trust and support the hardworking local law enforcement officers and thank them for all they do. According to the Christian Post inMegachurch asks congregants to forgive pastor for prostitution arrest because all have sinned Well, bless his heart. If this pastor had already gone to a jury trial over sexual assault charges, the local journalists should have remembered when he was charged due to this sting. Blanchard's attorney would only say he was "pleased with the outcome" of the case. Now Playing. You can read more about the church's response here. Why in the world would organizations seek to destroy Blanchard and his family? I cant seem to able to locate updated information. l, We cannot make a statement or comment concerning the accusations against Rev. Due to the repeated public comments and unfounded political attacks levied upon my office by both Chesterfield County Police Chief Jeffrey Katz and Delegate Tim Anderson, I cannot ethically make any decisions on whether or not this new information should impact future prosecutorial decisions in this matter., Chief Katz declined an interview request with CBS 6, but in a written statement, he supported the decision to bring in a special prosecutor and said he has only ever asked Davenport "reasonable questions. During the interview, investigators say they asked Blanchard multiple times what made him chat with the person online, but Blanchard kept saying he didn't know how he came upon the website where he chatted online. CBS 6 legal analyst Todd Stone said Davenport is making the "responsible" decision by having a judge appoint a special prosecutor. Charges dismissed for Rock Church pastor, but what happened to the other men arrested in the same case? The next generation of leadership emerged in 2013, when founder Anne Gimenez along with the Rock Church elders & leadership installed John and Robin Blanchard as the new Senior Pastor of the Rock Church International. Main photo: John Blanchard preaches on Leadership Principles. Screenshot from YouTube / @Rock Church, Email:[emailprotected] New TWW post. Ministry Watch 2022 All rights reserved. We need to report sin wherever we see it and bring to justice illegal acts as these. The Prophetic word declared, I am sending you to a people you know not of inspiring them to trust God for clear direction. His only prior arrest stems from a charge of improperly altering a price tag, the document states. The married father of two was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a minor and use of a vehicle to promote prostitution, which are felonies. If it is found that Blanchard attempted to procure an underage girl for a sex act, then what else might he have done when no one was looking? After the arrest, he was seen on stage in Rock Church's Facebook live stream, speaking to people in the pews on Oct. 31, 2021. A Virginia Beach pastor facing felony charges for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor has been earning $30,000 a month and traveling up and down the Eastern Seaboard while free on bail, according to state court filings. talks faith in Jesus, the problem with Black Lives Matter, being a victim of 'cancel culture', New Yorker satire headline mocks those who 'search the Bible' for Gods views, Barry Black: America's first black Senate chaplain says this Bible verse saved him from a life of crime, Heaven will be diverse. 1/3 https://t.co/2PHkVGmEfJ, © 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - The Wartburg Watch. A church should buy LED screens, if it needs them, from the vendor with the best price on the most practical product, not from a one-hand-washes-the-other side hustle of a pastor. A wreck it is. Now Playing. 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