Charisma News promotes Stone's religious teachings through its media channels. Contact Wyatt Massey at wmassey@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6249. Several women said Stone would tell them he was lonely and his wife was not pleasing him sexually. It is my hope that by the grace of God we will all be able to walk in healing and restoration.. We see Russia invading Ukraine and hear the rumor that China will seize Taiwan, perhaps in the fall. Some are angry at the board of directors at Voice of Evangelism, believing the ministry did not involve law enforcement or fully investigate claims of misconduct against Stone by women in his ministry, which included groping, unwanted kissing and showing women he was aroused. Stone said the ugly fish were evil and, in the dream, he killed one by beating it over the head with a pole to allow the good fish to be caught. Duration: 01:43s 10 months ago 3 shares 76 views. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ This statement comes in response to a March [] "When you forgive people, you forgive what they do. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Download the News 12 News and Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. widget: true, There would be retribution for those standing against the ministry, Stone said in the video. and they can take it wrong," Stone told his audience, according to the newspaper. "I felt like it was - maybe somebody could correct me and maybe tell me that it wasn't my obligation - but I felt like it was my obligation to inform people if something like that was going on.". "The investigation revealed that no acts of adultery were committed. "This was something that was going to be detrimental to everyone's jobs there. | Updated April 5, 2022 at 3:12 p.m. That Tuesday night's "special service" was supposed to be a joyous one for televangelist Perry Stone. Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? The statement includes this quote from him: I have asked God and my precious wife Pam to forgive me, Stone said. This came nearly two years after several women contacted Stone's ministry with allegations of sexual assault and harassment, according to a Chattanooga Times Free Press investigation. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. More than 500,000 people follow Stone on Facebook, where he posts religious teachings, videos interpreting dreams and predictions related to current events. And by accusations I'll be destroyed, so what do I have to live for?". When you see news happening, share it! At least one letter obtained by the Times Free Press said Stone would lock office doors to be alone with women. discovery: { We ask that friends and supporters operate by Scripture in Luke 6:43-45, "For every tree is known by the fruit it bears." On Nov. 23, Stone posted a video to his more than 500,000 Facebook followers about a dream he said was a spiritual vision in which seven ugly fish with big mouths were keeping other fish, which Stone said were young people searching for Christ, from being caught by fisherman, who were pastors like himself. "How do you restore that? And now we realize that, even his pity party on Facebook, either that was a cover-up or a cry for help or both.". Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. He said people were lying about him and will have to answer for it when they die. Because you kept touching them, she said before she was removed by security. It could be all of it," he said. "Why don't you tell them the real reason why they left? Wed love to hear from you. You're dealing with a predatory lifestyle where he is victimizing those who he has authority over and that, in itself, is a very big problem," Bradford said. And I was a manager," Roger Keith said. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. December 25, 2021 at 10:11 p.m. "God is not pleased with it," he said. " 6 accounts per household included. Citing multiple sources connected to Stone and hisPerry Stone Ministries, the newspaper claimed in an earlier report that the Federal Bureau of Investigation began looking into sexual misconduct claims against the minister last November. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? And if Pam Stone knows this, Pam Stone will leave me. In a May 13, 2020, board meeting discussing possible settlements with alleged victims, board member Frank Booke said organizations should have three years of operating expenses in savings but Voice of Evangelism had at the time "enough money to run the place for one year.". Katy Perry Breaks Down Over School Shooting Survivor on 'Idol': 'Our Country Has F-king Failed Us'. The founder of Charisma Media also accused the Times Free Press of sensationalism. His wife was fired that day as well, both having been employees there for 18 years. Four people with connections to the ministry said Stone would threaten the employment of loved ones or remove opportunities in his ministry if women rebuffed his advances. (READ MORE: Leaked audio: They defended televangelist Perry Stone in public. Please "like" us for updates on the. 159.69.131.248 "The financial health of the ministry is more vital than ever as we continue to experience unprecedented growth.". Im involved with media, I know how media works, Stone said in a YouTube video, titled The Truth Behind Todays Media, last December. "He was made [to leave]. On Nov. 30, after the disturbance at the Tuesday night service, Bryan Cutshall, a longtime employee of the ministry who had just been promoted to lead another of Stone's organizations, compared the woman accusing Stone of sexual misconduct to the crowd heckling Jesus before he was crucified. Voice of Evangelism did not dispute the allegations against Stone when the Times Free Press provided a series of questions to the ministry in December 2021. Rodriguez said in a statement the board determined "no one has made any accusations of any misconduct which would involve any considerations other than civil considerations.". Today, Stone has more than half a million followers on his Facebook page, which sells products, and posts about his talks that he gives around the country and on YouTube. The law makes the act a Class E felony of sexual battery with penalties of one to six years in prison and fines of up to $3,000. He cracked jokes about gaining weight over Thanksgiving. The Times Free Press spoke to Bradford by phone on March 31 for comment. 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Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson said his department had not received any complaints regarding Stone and there were no reports on file. Some of the accusations were withdrawn, some of which were not signed or, identified as to authorship and others of which the ministry leadership team found were not convincing or were otherwise unreliable. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the internationally known televangelist Perry Stone nearly two years after allegations of sexual harassment and assault surfaced against the Cleveland, Tennessee-based faith leader. On Christmas Day, the Chattanooga Times Free Press published an expos of Stone and his ministries, revealing that an FBI investigation is now underway. | YouTube/Perry Stone Two years after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women, televangelist and Bible teacher Perry Stone is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, according to a report. The sermon, which was live-streamed on social media, was later taken down. Contact Andrew Schwartz at aschwartz@timesfreepress.com, or 423-757-6431. Asked about its investigation, a spokesperson for the TBI said Wednesday in an email that "our case file has been closed," and directed questions to the Attorney General's Office. As Biblical Prophecy continues to unfold, you will find Manna-Fest with Perry Stone to be a resource to help you better understand where we are now in light of Bible Prophecy and what the Bible says about the future. Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addresses criticism of her views on sending children to public schools, Teen, 21-year-old man indicted for murder of Memphis pastor, Deion Sanders' prayers are constitutionally protected, lawyer tells University of Colorado, Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus. 165.232.190.218 She'll find out. 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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email. partner_name: "WDEF", There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. has over 61 courses which include 678 lessons that are available to students around the world and we're always adding new courses. Perry Stone gives an in-depth prophetic and practical study of the word of God | Watch Manna-fest on PTL Network. I didn't know you can look at somebody and say, 'Hey, how you doing?' He has written dozens of books about prophecies and claims to have predicted the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the coronavirus pandemic. Longtime Tennessee-based televangelist and Bible teacher Perry Stone warned his followers against trusting secular media Monday, days after a local publication accused him of sexual misconduct. "Often it's a chosen victim because of vulnerability, a chosen victim because they may not be believed. from women either employed by or connected to the ministry, confirmed the agency was investigating Stone, Ministry leaders confront Perry Stone about misconduct allegations, April 8, 2020, James Bradford, Bradley County Sheriffs Office, meeting April 22, 2020, Bryan Cutshall meeting with victim, April 21, 2020, Voice Of Evangelism Board Meeting, May 13, 2020, when the misconduct allegations became public. } }, Alleged victims and people connected to the ministry have criticized the board's handling of the allegations, arguing the group did not thoroughly investigate or hold Stone accountable. JUN 2, 2022 1896 Prophecies | Episode 1130 1896 Prophecies | Episode 1130 99. 423-785-1200 | news@wdef.com3300 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN 37408. Later in that meeting, Cutshall agreed with an alleged victim who said Stone seemed to make up situations that never happened. In the spring of 2020, the Voice of Evangelism board received at least nine letters from women employed by or connected to Stone's ministry. The Times Free Press is continuing to investigate Perry Stone and his ministries. All rights reserved. The recordings reveal board members and ministry employees considered forcing Stone into retirement and shutting down his ministries, specifically the youth ministry Omega Center International. Address: Perry Stone, P.O. In general, the TBI can investigate the same cases as the FBI or aspects of a situation the FBI is not looking into, and vice versa. Stone has more than a half a million followers on Facebook and regularly posts videos interpreting current events through the lens of biblical prophecy.Stone has traveled nationally and internationally preaching for more than four decades. The board defined absence from ministry as Stone not preaching from the pulpit between May 1, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2021, apart from two special services, Rodriguez said, and Stone did not have any conferences between May 1, 2020 and June 24, 2021. Even if caring for that person means that our ministry gets a black eye, our ministry gets a black eye," Singer said. The board of directors failed, Cromer said. Yes, we do. On Nov. 30, Stone told the crowd gathered in his building there was information about the allegations that he knew but the public did not. ", "The board of directors conducted a private, appropriate and intensive investigation of the allegations," Rodriguez said in the statement. As Stone's following grew, he flew around the country in a Voice of Evangelism plane to preach, the newspaper reported. I'm Italian. The ministry's donation makes it the second highest outside donation given to the sheriff's office in that time frame, second to LJ Consulting's $39,000 donation and ahead of the third-highest donation, $12,000 from Logan Thompson. ", In his 2012 book "Exposing Satan's Playbook," Stone wrote that Satan uses women to seduce "unguarded" men to "stir up a passion, emotion and excitement in a man and tap into his emotional side, overpowering the rational thinking.". Rodriguez said in the statement that emotions were high during the time the recordings were made. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. I didnt know you can look at somebody and say, Hey, how you doing? and they can take it wrong.. The two men - in recordings of meetings and conversations obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press - expressed concern about their public image being connected to Stone. 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