Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald called the shooting a targeted attack by Whitlatch he and Montang had a relationship that had recently ended. Ames is located in Story County, 30 miles north of Des Moines, and is the center of a metro area of 126,195. The shooter had been romantically involved with Montang and faced a court hearing next week on a charge of harassing her, investigators said. Give. Ministry to college students at Iowa State University through the Salt Company has remained at the forefront, and that ministry has now expanded to many universities across the Midwest. We have to love the message and not the way the message was presented. Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. Eden Montang and Vivian Flores were both going to attend a college ministry event Thursday. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Des Moines Register via AP). A sexual abuse victim has filed a lawsuit against Cornerstone Nashville church, saying the Madison megachurch's negligence led to his abuse by a church volunteer almost a decade ago. She was the life of the party. Mike Schmitz), The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. The Salt Company Ames is the college ministry of Cornerstone Church , focused on developing Christ-centered community among students of Iowa State University. NEVADA, Ia. The community of Ames is mourning after two college students were killed outside Cornerstone Church. Seasonal stories of chronic pain and expectant waiting. Chan resigned from the Cornerstone Church, which he and and his wife, Lisa, had founded, in 2010, saying he wanted to pursue what God had laid on his heart. In the course of investigating James Moore, reports from the Story County Sheriff's Department show, an investigator interviewed at least four other female relatives who saidthey, too, had been abused by him as children. At both places, we spent hours with hundreds of family members who were broken and whose lives will never be the same, hesaid. So Beard wept with joy after getting the callMonday about his sentence. The victims' families released statements to KCCI. Baptism is an outward symbol of new life in Christ. But these parents, she said, "did exactly what they needed to do. 2023 www.tennessean.com. That man was his father, James Moore, who took a plea agreement June 4 to lascivious acts with his 9-year-old granddaughter. Church is essential when it comes to that. Community members gathered at Ames' Cornerstone Church Friday morning to try to come to grips withthe shooting deaths of three people inthe churchs parking lot. The cornerstone church will hold their regular scheduled services here in Ames at 8 45 and 10 45 on sunday we're live in Ames bo bowman K. C. C. I ate news Iowa's news leader. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the Apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.". Beard told meshe later ran into her father, whoapologized briefly. After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. 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", Responding to the third question, Chan said, "This is not the first time that Cornerstone has been referred to as a cult. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. [1], Cornerstone Church was established in 1994 from its roots as a ministry for Iowa State University college students that was connected with Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Ames. The suspected shooter, identified Friday morning asJohnathan Lee Whitlatch, appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound,Story County SheriffPaul Fitzgerald said. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The now . The church continued to grow as The Salt Company also grew, and when the funds and land were available, a new building was constructed to house the organization and hold its services. shot and killed two female victims, then killed himself, Authorities release identities of victims, shooter in deadly Ames church shooting, With tears and love, Cornerstone Church prays for victims of deadly Ames shooting, Deadly Ames church shooting followed 'domestic situation' between alleged gunman and one victim, A man shot, killed 2 church members, then himself, outside of Ames' Cornerstone Church, sheriff says, There have already been a dozen mass shootings in the U.S. this year: 'We're in a paralysis', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He said, "If our first amendment right can be traded away by any threat, whether it's a big threat or a medium threat or even a small threat like this virus, then our constitutional rights are not secure.". Had they passed, this story might have had an even more powerful ending. On Thursday night, hours before the shooting in Iowa, President Joe Biden addressed gun violence in the nation, recalling his visits to Buffalo and Uvalde in the wake of the shootings there. Cornerstone did not seek any damages. The Cornerstone website says it is now a "multigenerational church with a passion to reach the next generation of college students with the Gospel.". Under the negotiated plea agreement, James Moore was to get a suspended 10-year sentence and serveno prison time and would appear on the Iowa sex offenderregistry. Church leaders did not identify the women who were killed, citing the ongoing investigation. Return to homepage. Investigators said they found in his truck 9 mm ammunition and a receipt from a West Des Moines store that showed he bought the ammunition an hour before the shooting. Learn more about Cornerstones values, ministries and staff. "We are thankful to announce that our case was settled in our favor," said Cornerstone Church's Pastor Jim Franklin. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. The church is also framed by CrossRoad Baptist Church and the Iowa Department of Transportation Maintenance Garage. The Salt Company is the college ministry of Cornerstone Church of Ames, serving students at Iowa State University. It's bad enough these letters don't mention the victim, and that the last onesidesteps James Moore's admission to aClass C felony. [5] A ministry for college students at Iowa State University, called the Salt Company, has expanded to many universities across the Midwest. 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These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Sometimesher uncontrollable rage and property destruction would land her in a small, cold, empty "quiet room" with a concrete floor. On the second question, Chan said the church hasn't decided to do away with the services. I'm proud to avenge her father and I don't know what more there is to say that she's with the Lord. Vivan was one of the good ones. "Mitchell and Cornerstone Church officials were specifically aware of (the victim's) troubled childhood when Mitchell groomed him and then sexually abused, raped and exploited him.". Im proud to have been her father, he said. Eden was a beautiful garden that we were lucky enough to watch grow. But we're also not going to act like God isn't real, because he is," Vance said. Three, "It's starting to feel a little like a cult, you know, meeting in homes, sharing our possessions. "This monster stole the innocence of my little girl,"Chris Moore continued Monday. Rekha Basuis an opinion columnist for The Des Moines Register. ", Fresno Co. sheriff's captain investigated for sexual behavior comments, Man killed in single-car crash in Tulare County, CHP says, Madera County residents frustrated with lack of snow removal. Find ways to get connected here. "Vivan Flores' family wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts our family honors the life of our vivacious Vivian. The church reopened safely at the end of May 2020. In partnership with the North American Mission Board, the founding of additional churches has become a major focus of the ministry of Cornerstone. Pastor Tom was thrilled with the idea, and the staff and elders gave their blessing for the new church to launch. Ledbetter told police the abuse consisted of digital penetration, and that she had watched him do the same thing to another girl related to him. The traditional Christian definition of a cult, on the other hand, is "a religious group that denies one or more of the fundamentals of the biblical truth," he added. Kim Reynolds,caught everyone by surprise,overriding the pleaagreement and imposing an actualsentence of up to 10 years. In that police interview last December, she mentioned four other women who had said he didsexualthings to them. Often the familiesjust keep the child apart from the abuser. Cornerstone is a place where anyone can belong. We have policies in place to ensure the protection of our children, and those policies were in place and followed during the time of the abuse that is the subject of this lawsuit. The boy's mother found text messages from Mitchell to the boy and reported it to church staff, who told her they would address it and she shouldn't take further action, the lawsuit states. [2] This name was based on Ephesians 2:20 which states, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. [3]. In a firm but tearful voice, he told the 73-year-old man who had sexually abused his daughter: "For 30-some odd years,there was a man that I held more respect for thananyone else. The 33-year-old alleged shooter died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Register. Maybe, we are looking at ourselves in the flesh too much, he said. "All the people around you love him so much." In conclusion, Chan said, "I consider myself very simple-minded. They reported it. ", The Rev. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". All rights reserved. They believed their child. ", He asked, "What's the definition of a cult?". The Stories of Cornerstone series is dedicated to showing how God is moving in the lives of members. Thecourt document alleges that church staff appointed Brian L. Mitchell to be the boys mentor despite his prior criminal history and allowed them to be alone together, which went against church policy. I want everyone to know is that she walked the walk, she died for her faith. You can also sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop. Chan resigned from the Cornerstone Church, which he and and his wife, Lisa, had founded, in 2010, saying he wanted to pursue what God had laid on his heart. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Troy sought the blessing for this new church from his father, Tom, who was the lead pastor at Grand Avenue at the time. Though children know there are evil people, he continued, "it isusually not someone who is supposed to protect them and keep them safe.". Two upcoming trips: Pine Ridge Reservation and Guatemala. No court date has been set for the lawsuit andno response has been filed. For anyone interested, we will be holding a prayer service tomorrow, June 3, 2022, at 10 AM, at Cornerstone Church of Ames, 56829 US HWY 30, Ames, IA, 50010. I am so thankful they decided to put all their sermons into podcasts. Why are Iowa lawmakers dragging their feet over strengthening child sex-abuse laws? The church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Listen. Maybe this young girl and her parents will serve as examples andbeacons of hope to other children and their families to speak up, believe and support yourkids, and protect other people'sbyreporting abuses to police. As of 22 May 2019, the church noted on its website that While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of elder is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. [13], In the Salt Company ministries of Cornerstone Church, aimed towards younger people and university students, it has been noted that campus group(s) would restrict leadership positions to people who concur with the Churchs belief that sexual activity should be restricted to married men and women exclusively,[14] and that LGBT students have felt ostracized and demonized on the basis of their identity within the Salt Company. "And while the investigation continues and we learn more, we ask that Iowans pray for the victims and their families, the members of Cornerstone Church, and the entire Ames community. She was the life of the party. Pray frequently. Screengrab from service. Our Equip podcast is designed to provide insight, resources and biblical wisdom. The service was hours after a fatal shooting in the parking lot of Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, home to Iowa State University. "Nicholerecently called Colette, who told Nichole shebelievedthat Jim did abuse her, and apologized," the police report says. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. The Stories of Cornerstone series is dedicated to showing how God is moving in the lives of members. Baptism Archives. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The counsel says they believe this is the first time where a county has paid damages to a church resulting from government COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, practical ways the church can move toward those with disabilities with love. In a statement posted on the church website, leaders of Cornerstone said they are cooperating with law enforcement officials in the investigation. Everyday stories of hope and loss, suffering and joy. They recountedhow she would hit, kick, scream and cry when she had to go to school her fourth-grade year, and how she had to be literally carried in and handed over to a staff member. The church. But in Iowa courts, offenders often get probation. The two Iowa State students had been walking to the church when the shooter pulled up in a pickup truck to Montang, Flores and another woman just before 7 p.m. Thursday outside Cornerstone Church and began shooting with a 9 mm handgun, investigators said Friday. And then there is the statute of limitations, which requires criminal charges in child sex-abuse cases to be brought within 10 years after the victim turns 18. Cornerstone Church is a church located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and Interstate 35 in Ames, Iowa. Reynolds had seen a plea bargain as a wayto protect thechild from the trauma of being deposed. Across the street from the church is the 3ts All Star Sports Academy. We all would like to be part of the early church, as described in the book of Acts, Chan, the founder of Radius International and then teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, said in the message, posted last week by SermonAudio.combut originally from April 2009. Asked by District Judge Bethany Currieifhe had anything to say, he said he wasashamed and sorry and prayed for forgiveness. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A downtown Fresno church is celebrating a win in a lawsuit against the state. Two members of the church's college ministry, known as the Salt Company, were killed on Thursday night. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Fitzgerald also identified the two victims:22-year-old Eden Mariah Montang and 21-year-old Vivian Renee Flores, both students at Iowa State University who were at the church Thursday night for a worship service with The Salt Company, the church's university ministry. Because it was past the statute of limitations, criminalcharges could not brought in her case. About 1,300 students attend a weekday worship service at Cornerstone, according to a history on the Salt Companys website. In a sermon re-posted online, New York Times best-selling author Pastor Francis Chan answered critics who called the Cornerstone Community Church, which he and his wife founded, a cult. Ledbetter's mother also attended James Moore's plea agreement hearing and sentencing, sitting on Chris Moore's family's side of the aisle. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. The victim claims someone on the youth staff at Cornerstone Church abused him for years. About. See more of Cornerstone Church of Ames on Facebook. Though we were surprised by the lawsuit against Cornerstone, we recognize it is not the real tragedy; the tragedy is the victimization of the child involved. He asked if the Holy Spirit had changed, or had He lost some power? Reach Holly Meyer at 615-259-8241 and on Twitter @HollyAMeyer. Franklin said this is one of the first federal lawsuits challenging government restrictions imposed on places of worship in California. Church staff paired the boy with Mitchell despite his prior misdemeanor conviction of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, the court document says. Francis Chan reads from the Bible as he addresses thousands of Christians gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Together 2016 on July 16, 2016. And God's grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. You feel so much shame your entire life," she said. Francis Chan's Response to Critics Who Called Cornerstone Megachurch a Cult. Membership. 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames Cornerstone Church of Ames Religion & Spirituality 4.8 40 Ratings; Podcast by Cornerstone Church of Ames. A niece of James Moore's, Nichole Ledbetter, also told me in a phone interview from her Ohio residence that he abused hermultiple timesabout 30 years ago, when she was in third and fourth grades. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You can really feel some of his pain there as he describes his own daughter. It does not store any personal data. Gods Spirit Sustaining Gods People in Suffering, Set Free From The Law, Transformed To Obey, Set Free from Sin, Empowered for Righteousness, These podcast are truly amazing! Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The lawsuit also sayschurch staff attemptedto cover up their role by "making misleading statements in the news media, and blamed (the victim's) mother and family for (his) victimization.". People console each other after a shooting at Cornerstone Church on Thursday, June 2,. Vance began the service with a prayer and readings from the Bible, with hymns like It Is Well With My Soul mixed in. God has written a great story at Cornerstone Church, and we know that the best is yet to come. Des Moines Register and Ames Tribune staff. "I'm saying, we can't be a church if we don't love one another," he said, reminding the church that Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Parents file lawsuit against Hiatt Middle School principal claiming their son was assaulted. Alldescribed a vibrant childwho would springout of bed announcing"It's a beautiful day" but who now fears to leave the house. "I just released 45 years of holding it in," she said. Eden was a beautiful garden that we were lucky enough to watch grow. Spiritual Rhythm. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Had the Iowa Legislature done the right thing last year,other women could have had their day in court. "This place can't be marked by the message of death when we have the one who conquered death that we worship. While all would agree that the early church was not like us, some might say they are not sure if they would like to have a church like that and some could think it's not possible to have a church like that in the culture today, he added. Eden Montang and Vivian Flores were both going to attend a college ministry event Thursday night when Montang's ex-boyfriend killed them, and himself. The Stories of Cornerstone series is dedicated to showing how God is moving in the lives of members. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Learn more about Cornerstones values, ministries and staff. "Why have we set the bar so low?" he asked. Her book, "Finding Her Voice:A collection of Des Moines Register columns about women's struggles and triumphs in the Midwest," is available atShopDMRegister.com/FindingHerVoice. The catalyst was when U.S. Supreme Court made multiple rulings striking down California's coronavirus public health mandates in Tandon vs.Newsom. Her parents believed their daughter, now 10,from the minute she came into their room the morning after the events of last August. Since then, Cornerstone has continued to grow. We are a church that loves Iowa State University and the community of Ames. Two, "A lot of people have had their lives changed in our services and I want to bring my friends to make them hear what Francis speaks and I love singing with the congregation, so I'd hate it if you get rid of services." The full statement Davis read Sunday at Cornerstone Nashvilleis as follows: Cornerstone Nashville has been served with a civil lawsuit attempting to hold the church responsible for the sexual abuse of a child by a church volunteer in 2007. You can see behind me they've set up this little area for people to stop by and drop their bouquets of flowers in honor of the victims. "That's pretty fundamental.". Families release statements after shooting at Cornerstone Church in Ames, well really it's been *** very heavy and emotional day here at the cornerstone church in AmES. In less then 20 minutes, she could do farm chores and write a poem all while drinking a glass of wine.She deeply loved her family and her beloved dog, Takoda. Home - Cornerstone Church For The Glory of Christ. The community of Ames is mourning after two college students were killed outside Cornerstone Church.Eden Montang and Vivian Flores were both going to attend a college ministry event Thursday night when Montang's ex-boyfriend killed them, and himself.The Story County Sheriff confirms this was a targeted incident. ", Responding to the first question, Chan told the congregants, "I think you're forgetting about the power of the Holy Spirit.". JAN 1, 2023; Remembering What God Has Done Remembering What God Has Done. Tom Nesbitt of the Ames Cornerstone Church wrote of James Moore: "He is a dear and humble man, greatly broken over what he is accused of and genuinely repentant over any activity. Authorities also held a news conference Friday at the Story County Sheriff's Office, where police released the names of the victims as well as the suspected shooter. "Well, because of our case and several other courageous pastors, churches now will know that they're going to be open," said Pastor Franklin. "Though we were surprised by the lawsuit against Cornerstone, we recognize it is not the real tragedy; the tragedy is the victimization of the child involved. A Des Moines Register investigation found an Iowa law mandating prison time for some people convicted of sex crimes against children is not being followed. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Kim Reynolds said the shooting was an "act of senseless violence. Because were brokenhearted., RELATED: Uvalde school shooting: Faith leaders offer comfort, call for reform of gun laws. Tom Nesbitt of the Ames Cornerstone Church wrote of James Moore:"He is a dear and humble man, greatly broken over what he is accused of and genuinely repentant over any activity that places his Christian testimony, marriage and family relations in any measure of question.". The book of Acts doesn't talk about 12 brilliant people who got together with a plan, but a bunch of people who prayed together and then the Holy Spirit of God started moving and things began to happen. A life cut short by one act of violence. We should stop making things sacred that aren't sacred, he said. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Explore biblical framework for disabilities, including the image and sovereignty of God. Screengrab from service. Now 50, she lives in Missouri, and told me in a phone interview that sheleft Iowainher 20sbecause of the abuse. The hushed courtroom also would hear statements from the 9-year-old, read aloud by a prosecutor, and from her mother, brother and maternal grandfather. "Where in that definition of cult is this commitment level we are talking about?" Log In Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. A devout Christian, lover of music and dancing, beloved daughter, sister and friend. However, each role is demanding; working at Cornerstone may not be for everyone. Though he attended our church, he was not a volunteer in Cornerstone Nashvilles childrens or youth ministry at any time. 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