Delegate and attorney, Tim Anderson, posted the documents about Blanchard's arrest on Facebook, which he received through a FOIA request, saying, "Rock Church Leadership still maintains Pastor Blanchard is innocent. When Zipporah and her sisters spotted Moses the first time, they thought he was an Egyptian, and in many ways they were right. 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 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. John is a founding Director of Orbis. The prostitution thing needs to be punished legally. Wby is it that these MenaGAWD include shticks and acts I have only heard about elsewhere in the context of PORNOGRAPHY? There were about 10 requests for travel between November 2021 and February to states such as Ohio, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania. Solicitation charges have been dropped against Virginia megachurch pastor John Blanchard. Buffaloman11 Live!! I agree. According to the Christian Post inMegachurch asks congregants to forgive pastor for prostitution arrest because all have sinned Well, bless his heart. On Nov. 1, Rock Church International announced in a since-deleted Facebook post that Blanchard would be stepping down from pastoral duties during legal proceedings. Anderson was present for Davenport's announcement Thursday. Shared by John Blanchard. Prosecutors recently set those charges aside. 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. Blanchard wasamong17 men accusedof solicitation of prostitution after an online sting operation by police on Oct. 29, 2021. Blanchard was acquitted of those charges. in central to three cities: You can read more about his first court appearance here. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Attorney William R. Blaine, Jr. was named earlier this month as the special prosecutor to review the case. There is massive evil in the WHITE AMERICAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY. Blanchard filed the request in Chesterfield County Circuit Court's civil division last month, the records show. The lawyer said there is church business outside of Virginia, and that Blanchard travels for his job. And they have to work hand in hand, so they need a collaborative relationship to make each other's job go," Franssen said. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, Lessons from the old Jesus Revolution for the new Jesus Revolution, Age is a mindset: How mental outlook and actions impact an aging mind, How to handle any criticism thrown at you, 5 reasons why the disappearance of the offering plate is so significant for churches. Yikes! Hi. It was inappropriate. LCU. Its a dirty shame that a wayward pulpit takes advantage of a trusting pew once trust is broken, its difficult to repair (if ever). Why did the Commonwealth Attorney lie, on multiple occasions, that the reason the case was dismissed was due to lack of evidence?". Church Administration; see less Rocky Bezet Email Address Found 1 email address listing: @trcla.org . Old Timer: Im sure the police want to do the right thing, yet if Rock Church is known for holding funerals for officers killed in the line of duty, it will be understandably difficult for local LEOs to remain detached. This situation will supposedly be prosecuted, which means that Blanchard will have to submit to discovery as well as those he sues. 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. The move sparked heavy public criticism from Police Chief Jeffrey Katz and State Delegate Tim Anderson, a republican lawmaker representing the Virginia Beach area. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) A Virginia Beach pastor previously accused of soliciting sex from a minor says "enough is enough.". Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Rock Church, which has aweekly attendance of more than 2,000, wrote in astatement published on its website that Blanchard would voluntarily step away from ministerial duties. ", The transcription goes on to say Blanchard said he never solicited anyone for sex and never confirmed in the messages he wanted any sexual contact. I was just going to talk. A newly released report offers more details about the October 2021 arrest of Virginia pastor John Blanchard. Along with Brent, I also believe the woman who alleged sexual assault by Blanchard. John David Blanchard of Virginia Beachs Rock Church, has been raking in $30,000 a month and traveling extensively since his October arrest, according to court records. Set in as the lead pastors in October 2013, John & Robin received their ministerial training while serving under Bishops John & Anne Gimenez for over twenty years in full time ministry. I cant seem to able to locate updated information. I think the church leaders should have refrained from telling people not to condemn the pastor. But in the fall, Davenport dismissed the charges against Blanchard saying there was not enough evidence to find him guilty. But most important Chesterfield County Police Chief, Col. Jeffrey S. Katz statements that the case was solid have been internally confirmed true," Anderson argued earlier this month. Before its deletion, 13News Now was able to obtain photos of the post: "We can not make a statement or comment concerning the accusations against Rev. Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. After setting up a place to meet in person, police arrested all of them on October 29, including Blanchard, 51. "She's never answered the biggest question, which is the question we've asked from the beginning. If a judge denied the agreement between the attorneys, the prosecutor would bring in witnesses to testify in the next court hearing. 45:15. A wreck it is. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers not to condemn., Under the guidance of our legal counsel, We cannot make a statement or comment concerning the accusations against Rev. Kenn Blanchard from the album Speak Life Church - season - 1 free online on Gaana. caught up last year in a prostitution sting, driving to meet up for sex at a local motel, a bail document provided Wednesday to The Daily Beast by the Chesterfield County General District Court, Blanchards arrest warrant in the prostitution sting, reportedly showed additional travel by Blanchard to Pennsylvania and West Virginia, students must sign at the beginning of the year, one business named Zion Solutions that is incorporated in Virginia, touts himself online as the founder of TechDirect, which range in size from 6.5-feet tall to nearly 10 feet. In the last hearing at Chesterfield County Juvenile Court, prosecutors set the prostitution charges against Blanchard aside, but they can bring those charges back in the future. Rachel Olstad Upper Marlboro, MD . 50:46. Ministry Watch 2022 All rights reserved. On the steps of the county courthouse, Davenport read a brief statement to reporters announcing new evidence against John Blanchard has come to light in the past 48 hours. CBS 6 reached out to an attorney for Blanchard for a comment and has not yet heard back. Steve240: a lot easier to accept a plausible excuse vs. have to face reality. You can read more about the church's response here. Senior Pastor at Rock Church Chesapeake, VA. John Blanchard . My guess is that it is a lot easier to accept the apparent lie that this pastor was trying to help this underage girl vs. wanting to see an underage prostitute. 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? The married father of two was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a minor and use of a vehicle to promote prostitution, both felonies. (And I aint talking about the California burger chain.). John Blanchard at this time, says the statement on Rock Churchs website. Blanchard, 52, was among 17 men accused of solicitation of prostitution after an online sting operation by police on Oct. 29, 2021. Gimenez, Robin Blanchards mother, co-founded the church and was its senior pastor from 1999 until the Blanchards took that role in 2013. To all Rock Church leadership who know about this and are complicit: Your silence is an indictment of your hypocrisy.". In the video she says he was found not guilty, which is the legal definition of acquitted. That said, she shows her copies of the police report, and I did a cursory search on the VA Course Cases website (https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home.html) for cases involving John Blanchard in Virginia Beach, and did not find anything. Restoring the church? Police charged him with soliciting prostitution from a minor over 16-years-old and using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sex. Rents a car, 2. Tragically familiar pattern of predatory sexual abuse and gaslighting of victim and protection of the predator by the very people who should be protecting her. Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard is seeking to have prostitution-related charges filed against him in 2021 expunged from his record, online court records show. The legal standard required for an officer to obtain a warrant for arrest is merely probable cause. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. 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? During a recent service, Rev. I do not view this case, as one of a non-white pastor. The Everlasting Enterprising Evangelical church. Chesterfield Police said it cannot elaborate on the new evidence against Blanchard. 13News Now has covered this case since it initially broke nearly a year ago. Sr. PastorandCEO @ The Rock Church. Posted at 10:57 AM, Oct 11, 2022 . ", However, the firm warns that such an assessment is "a subjective snapshot of our client's beliefs and attitudes at a particular point in time. 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 dismissed Tuesday at the request of prosecutors, according to the Chesterfield County court clerk's office. In a promotional video for the company, Blanchard tells pastors and church leaders I believe that the blessing that the Lord has given us at our church can be a blessing to you, explaining that his own search for high definition LCD screens to use during services had been stymied by outrageous and exorbitant prices. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Sellers said that after she pushed for accountability for Blanchard, she lost the support of her church. (Her accusation would make her Not-Cop.). Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! To donate, click here. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1). Why did you make these decisions on our behalf? A Virginia megachurch pastor has returned to the pulpitagainand says hes moving forward with legal action, following an ongoing saga that began last year when he was caught in a prostitution sting. This apostolic ministry is committed to equipping people from the cradle to the grave to fulfill the purpose of God. Hampton Roads locals open up about healthcare following Biden's speech, Supreme Court hears arguments for and against student loan forgiveness; Norfolk residents react, FORECAST: No roaring lion this year to start March, Hampton Roads breaks 1975 record for warmest February 23rd, Charges dropped against John Blanchard, Virginia Beach pastor accused of trying to solicit a minor, posted the documents about Blanchard's arrest on Facebook, Chesterfield County top prosecutor responds to criticism about handling of Blanchard case. I think the size of the sanctuary was big enough to accommodate large numbers of attendees, and the location certainly is also a factor in choosing. This message has taken his ministry to dozens of countries all over the world and the USA and to procure a Masters of DivinityDegree from OralRoberts University. 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. The only thing that is curious is that the statement hasnt changed on the Rock Church website. Pastor John Blanchard - Rock Church - "Love Conquers all" 53:19. According to the Info/About section of the website for Rock Church: OUR PASTORS The Virginia Beach megachurch pastor was one of 17 men arrested during an . Anderson said. Oral Roberts claims of Blanchard: Graduate Theology, Alumnus 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. church down the street hired him. "When someone: 1. The records show he said, "I can't have charges, I didn't do anything wrong. Including Acts That Have No Name even among the FURRIES? Also, EVERY pedophile who gets arrested for child solicitation says they just wanted to talk. They care so much about these kids that they just want to give them a stern fatherly warning about talking to older creepy men. Hord was arrested in August 2022 in connection with crimes committed from 2020 through 2022, when he was still serving as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church Bentonville. He was arrested at a hotel where he was supposed to meet a detective posing as a 17-year-old girl. We are all committed to walking in integrity and truth at Rock Church International and will continue to take steps to do so. On Oct. 11, 2022, the charges against the pastor were nolle prossed with no detectives present. Play Video. so that might also be WHY slain police funerals were held at that location. "Tell us what you're doing to work for us. When a member of the police department whose name was redacted from the documents asked why the case was dismissed, Michev disclosed that Davenport had conversations with Blanchard's defense attorney, Noel Brooks. Information recently released on Facebook by Republican state Delegate and attorney Tim Anderson, who represents the Virginia Beach area, shows that the case against the megachurch pastor was dismissed only after a discussion between Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney Stacey Davenport and the pastor's defense attorney. Virginia megachurch pastor John Blanchard, of the Rock Church, was one of 17 men in late 2021 arrested after an online sting operation by law . I continue to call on Rock Church to commission an independent, third party investigation of his actions, with full cooperation and access to all related evidence, producing a public report at its conclusion.. their response was, Hes too good of a guy to hold back. Ofc ended up in the newspaper w/ a child abuse scandal sev yrs later., my original FYI included the words probably because of the size of its sanctuary but I should also add that the location on Kempsville Rd. God continued to move and grow the ministry, opening doors to broadcast on national television reaching millions of people with the gospel. Is it odd to anyone else that his wife is still actively leading the church? For example, perhaps the lead pastor has a charismatic, persuasive personality, and the visitor is in awe of his preaching style. Less than two weeks after The Roys Report (TRR) published an investigation, revealing that Churchome, Judah Smiths celebrity megachurch, had rehired Braylon, An embattled New England megachurch yesterday announced its closing, following an investigation by The Roys Report detailing allegations of yearslong bullying and, In 2019, Braylon Oliver stepped away from pastoring the Downtown campus of Churchome, a so-called celebrity megachurch with campuses in Los Angeles. LOL Take the wife to the meeting with the Lady of the Night. John Blanchard, along with his wife, Robin, is still listed as a senior pastor at Rock Church on the church's website as of this writing. Records show Blanchard was arrested on . As followers of Christ, we must remember that redemption, salvation, grace, mercy and healing are all gifts given to the children of God. Although everyone must address their own convictions and consequences, our assignment as believers is not to condemn (Rock Church statement). In my opinion, they are not that important in the big scheme of things. A group of about 20 protesters gathered outside of Rock Church in Virginia Beach on Sunday morning, calling for Pastor John Blanchard to resign. A defense attorney for Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard initially struck a deal with Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney Stacey Davenport of Virginia to do a psychosexual evaluation and sex offender-related counseling in exchange for tabling a child prostitution case against him. That same night, detectives say they found cash of up to $160 and a cell phone in Blanchard's possession. He was arrested at a hotel where he was supposed to meet a detective posing as a 17-year-old girl. Ava Aaronson: LOL Take the wife to the meeting with the Lady of the Night. Gee, how much money are they making on this deal? The incoming message from Blanchard did not answer that question but instead asked for more details about the meet-up location. Max: As any sensible person would conclude. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Ive given him the best 10 years of my life, so I cant leave now. Yes you can. I imagine they would be frustrated when Blanchard seemed to get off the charges. ", In addition, the documents show he told police officers he "was planning on talking and that's why, you know, the texts are the way they are, because that's what I was trying to say.". Travel 11-16 to 18 to Atlanta. When traveling on dates not specifically listed, will notify court + bondsman of dates + locations. The heart of a WHITE EVANGELICAL is 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. We need to report sin wherever we see it and bring to justice illegal acts as these. A spokesperson with Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office told 13News Now that Blanchard was released. Pastors John & Robins continuation of the original vision expands to reach another generation for Christ through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit and the prophetic word of the Lord at the forefront. To make a donation,click here. Rock Church - John Blanchard - Defeating the Spirit of Python Pt.1. If [Blanchard is] found not guilty or if hes acquitted, thats one thing. Today its CHRISTIANS who have become the People of the Lie. 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 statement continued. Stop the music. Example video title will go here for this video. 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