Now Playing. 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. But these are CHRISTIANS. If [Blanchard is] found not guilty or if hes acquitted, thats one thing. Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. However, we hope you will support our work with your prayers and financial gifts. "The wheels of justice are back in motion.". But Davenport said she'd have to remove herself from the case, blaming Katz and Anderson. Rock Church Pastor John Blanchard . John & Robin Blanchard are the Senior Pastors of the Rock Church of Virginia Beach. and John wrote of the "overcoming" power of the blood. Hes Out, Hes In, Hes Out, and Hes In As He Deals With Allegations of Soliciting Sex From a Minor. It must be based on the melanoma? 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. 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. She doesn't explain her decisions, and if you don't have a good answer, it's probably best not to get stumbled up by a bunch of reporters," said Delegate Tim Anderson. Will check in weekly w/ bondsman.. All he wanted to do was talk. Stockholm syndrome 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. Prayer Requests In a statement posted that day to Rock Churchs Facebook page, Bishop Anne Gimenez, who had taken over Blanchards pastoral duties, said: We have always believed in Johns innocence. please be aware that for many years, Rock Church on Kempsville Rd. Bishop Anne, Pastor Mrs Robin the Rock are nice to ladies as a headline issue. the charges against Blanchard were withdrawn, or nolle prosequi, ahead of a criminal trial in October. To make a donation,click here. Solicitation charges have been dropped against Virginia megachurch pastor John Blanchard. The same thing that can make a woman stay with an abuser or a drunk. Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. Location. The prosecutor told the judge that after reviewing the charges, the case would be nolle pros. Blanchard was . 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. While denouncing those of us in various fandoms who KNOW were dealing with imaginary worlds and critters and magic. deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? No hearing date has been set. Although this operation did not involve any actual child victims, we take all such cases very seriously and are always motivated by our mandate to protect the safety of our community.. Walking in the Spirit instead of the Flesh and all that. Why members continue to attend and support this pastor? When investigators say they called the number associated with the text messages, the cell phone Blanchard had that night rang. Gimenez remains the churchs bishop. 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. What was the lack of evidence? I am unable to comment on the appropriateness of public statements made by other entities regarding this, or any other, case in which my office is involved. Kim's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Living God, 701 N. Main St., Findlay. Given this unresolved situation, it would seem prudent for the pastor to step back. Rock Church expects pastor John Blanchard to resume church duties after charges withdrawn. I suspect what she meant was that the DA chose not to prosecute based on the available evidence. The only thing that is curious is that the statement hasnt changed on the Rock Church website. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Frankly, anyone approaching a minor for a sexual encounter should be condemned. Prayers for Gods justice and healing for all the precious ones injured by Christians in authority, especially those further traumatised by not being believed and protected. I cant seem to able to locate updated information. Appearing before his congregation on Sunday, John D. Blanchard, pastor of Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, said the accusations against him were demonstrably false and part of smear campaigns against me and this church., But today Im here to announce enough is enough, Blanchard said, adding, You can dress up a lie. Welcome to Northside Church of the Nazarene 739 Francis St., Zanesville, OH 43701, 740-453-4010, info@nsnaz.org The legal standard required for an officer to obtain a warrant for arrest is merely probable cause. Main photo: John Blanchard preaches on Leadership Principles. Screenshot from YouTube / @Rock Church, Email:[emailprotected] ", 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 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. Hobbs added he believes the woman alleging sexual assault. The judge granted the attorneys about two months to sort out how they want the case to move forward. As any sensible person would conclude. I was just going to talk. Emails cited from those documents by WTVR show that Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alexander Michev initially told detectives they did not need to attend a status hearing for the Blanchard case that was set for last October. Blanchard outlined that, as well as what she says happened after Blanchard's arrival, in court documents filed in Virginia Beach in 2019, the year she took out charges against him. Read more about it here. Michev said a misdemeanor charge was not pursued because "we wouldn't get anything out of a misdemeanor conviction." John Gimenez felt compelled to seek an empty church building as a sign of Gods confirmation. She pressed charges, but Blanchard was acquitted, Sellers said. John Blanchard was arrested in October of 2021, but prosecutors recently set those charges aside. Hi. Anderson was present for Davenport's announcement Thursday. Blanchard did not return multiple voicemail messages left on three phone numbers associated with his name, and did not reply to emails seeking comment. Rock Church Virginia Beach, Va John Blanchard pedophile pastor protest 2/26/23. Like Douggie ESQUIRE of Vision Forum doing his Commanders Handmaid? A wreck it is. 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. 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. Unfortunately, having seen cases mishandled or swept under the rug, I will believe it when I read about the resolution of the Blanchard mess here. Hobbs said hes aware of Blanchards previous suits alleging defamation and said he has no idea if hell be sued for speaking out. (Seriously, if he was in a prostitution sting, did the funds come from the church?). ", Chesterfield County Police Chief, Col. Jeffrey S. Katz spoke out in January after Blanchard's attorney filed a motion to "seal all police or court records, transcripts, and investigative records associated with this case" and "has decided to consent to render these records unavailable to the public. 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. Forgetting the words of Rich Buhler: GOD LIVES IN THE REAL WORLD.. A police department member, whose name is redacted in the FOIA response, asked Michev why the case against Blanchard was nolle prossed, according to emails cited by WTVR. When checking out the website prospectively, one has not yet been sucked into the churchs dynamics. Stone believes it could help repair the relationship between the Commonwealth Attorney's office and the police department. After almost a year of legal maneuvering, however, the charges against Blanchardwere withdrawn or nolle prossedahead of a criminal trial in October. 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. 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. You can read more of the initial story here. This postponement would go on several more times. Chesterfield County Police arrested Rock Church Pastor, John Blanchard, in October 2021 on prostitution charges. This statement makes it seem like Blanchard is trying to deflect attention away from his actions. Although resources like that can save us a lot of time and money, it's a problem if we attempt to apply a DIY attitude toward our faith. John & Robin Blanchard are the Senior Pastors of the Rock Church of Virginia Beach. Denial According to the Christian Post inMegachurch asks congregants to forgive pastor for prostitution arrest because all have sinned Well, bless his heart. Coming from a background in atheism and a dysfunctional childhood, Johns heart is to reach a generation with a message of hope through the healing and delivering power of Jesus Christ. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers not to condemn., He wont come back until this is totally resolved. Yeah, right. Skills. Genesis Metro Baptist Church: 9750 John W Elliott Dr: Frisco: TX: 75033 (469) 287-5995: Gethsemane Baptist Church: . Two days after his initial court appearance, the judge agreed to drop the restriction but said that Blanchard only can travel outside of the state for work purposes. Anderson said, In my legal opinion, from what I have seen, theres no excuse not to prosecute this case. We anticipate his resumption of church duties in the near future. . Dont forget about that nolle prosequel., State delegate and attorney Tim Anderson, however, has been drawing attention to Blanchards case after obtaining and reviewing the incident report. A former member of the church spoke with 13News Now about her experience with Blanchard in 2018, which led her to be ex-communicated. But to use prosecutorial discretion and say nothing happened here, thats, in my opinion, an abuse of discretion, especially when they went after 15 other people [following the sting operation].. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. (And I aint talking about the California burger chain.). has been the site of police funerals for officers slain while on duty. Davenport eventually agreed to have a special prosecutor appointed to review the case after public backlash and the receipt of new information. Pastor John Blanchard - Rock Church - "Love Conquers all" 53:19. He was arrested at a hotel where he was supposed to meet a detective posing as a 17-year-old girl. Play Video. We are all committed to walking in integrity and truth at Rock Church International and will continue to take steps to do so. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1). Play Video. I think that church leaders need to be brave and act accordingly. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A newly released report offers more details about the October 2021 arrest of Virginia pastor John Blanchard. During this season, Bishop Anne Gimenez will be stepping in as Lead Pastor and sharing the pulpit with Pastor Robin Blanchard.. You can misrepresent it. His only prior arrest stems from a charge of improperly altering a price tag, the document states. 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. Legalities aside, he has proven himself, beyond any reasonable doubt, that he is unfit to hold any office in a church pastor, deacon, elder, bishop, or anything else! | Learn more about John Blanchard's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile on . I agree. Senior Pastor at Rock Church Chesapeake, VA. John Blanchard . After The Roys Reports earlier story on Rock Church, the church added new language to its statement, claiming it supported efforts to hold leaders accountable to biblical standards of morality. Sunk cost fallacy Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. . Even if he were only given the temporary task of being my grandsons vacation Bible school teachers aid, my personal convictions would force me to request that Blanchard be replaced; otherwise, my grandson would not attend VBS. Gimenez, Robin Blanchards mother, co-founded the church and was its senior pastor from 1999 until the Blanchards took that role in 2013. Yet another story of abuser abusing their prey even more with actions when confronted. @olstad_rachel I do not accuse any police organization of wrong-doing, no; On Oct. 11, 2022, the charges against the pastor were nolle prossed with no detectives present. hearing for John David . Just FYI I would not and cannot accuse any wrong-doing on the part of any police organization with regard to the pastors situation, no. Part one of the statement from Rock International Church. The interaction between the detective and the defendant in each case was different. We have been encouraged by his posture throughout, and we remain so. Business travel with Zion Solutions. l, We cannot make a statement or comment concerning the accusations against Rev. 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. Church leaders regardless of denomination or race seem to have a hard time controlling themselves. Anderson created another post, questioning Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney, Stacey Davenport, and called for transparency. Be careful little ears what you hear for many false prophets have gone out into the world. Today its CHRISTIANS who have become the People of the Lie. Above reproach is the standard. 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. It came to light in November 2021 that a former assistant had previously accused Blanchard of sexual assault, an incident that allegedly occurred in 2018. In a bail document provided Wednesday to The Daily Beast by the Chesterfield County General District Court, Blanchard reports an income of $30,000 a month from his work in technology. Under family ties, Blanchards wife and 6-year-old daughter are listed. 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. a company [Blanchard] founded to provide LED screens to churches.. has been the site of police funerals for officers slain while on duty. Blanchard, who has been married for some 30 years, holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University, an evangelical college in Tulsa, Oklahoma founded by the late televangelist. A Virginia Beach pastor was charged in an underage sex trafficking sting after he was previously acquitted of sexual assault charges. By now this sound familiar. 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. 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. 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"Do Theologians LIke Russell Moore Ever Apologize for Theological Blunders of the Past?" Why in the world would anyone seek to destroy Rock Church? Baptizing her with the Holy Fluid from his Rod like that excerpt in the 1984 Meese Commission report? ChurchLeaders reached out to Stacey Davenport and Tim Anderson for comment. As ministers of justice, prosecutors are required to individually evaluate the strength of the evidence provided by the police in each case. Pinterest. Nearly a year prior, the public controversy began: Detectives in Chesterfield County, Virginia, said they connected with 17 people on social media during the last week of October 2021 who were seeking to have sex with people underage. I cant seem to able to locate updated information. When Blanchard arrived at the location, that's when detectives say they arrested him for soliciting a minor for prostitution. Chesterfield Police said it cannot elaborate on the new evidence against Blanchard. For example, perhaps the lead pastor has a charismatic, persuasive personality, and the visitor is in awe of his preaching style. Its hard for the average churchgoer to initially accept that a pastor who they have trusted would be capable of such things. 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. That this pastor solicited what he thought was an underage girl makes it even worse. 5 He quoted the Catholic . I thought she was going to come out with some answers. 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. The Roys Report left a voicemail seeking comment from Rock Church but did not immediately hear back. Blanchard has served as the senior pastor of Rock Church International in Virginia Beach with his wife, Robin, since October 2013. Blanchard was one of 17 people arrested in Chesterfield County as part of a two-day sting operation in October 2021. Franssen said she trusts the police department to do its job and is thankful Chief Katz made his concerns public. Ministry Watch 2022 All rights reserved. The sting took . Absolutely not! Oh, I forgot. The Church condemns sexual immorality of any kind and in any form by its members and leaders and especially holds its leaders to a high standard of accountability on any lifestyle choices that could reflect negatively on the reputation of the Church or disparage the character of the Savior whom it purports to represent. I think the church (in all its derivatives, both catholic and protestant) needs to re-think its positions on human sexuality. The pastor at a nearby Southern Baptist church criticized Rock Churchs poor handling of the situation. has been the site of police funerals for officers slain while on duty. Does this church support and believe in local law enforcement officers, or do they believe their pastor is to be believed above all? Thank you for your prayers and support. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (THECOUNT) Rock Church Senior Pastor, John Blanchard, has been identified as the suspect arrested along with 16 other men accused of solicitation of prostitution of a minor Following an online sting operation by law enforcement. Sarah Einselen is an award-winning writer and editor based in Texas. Nolle prosequi means prosecutors could potentially bring those charges again. In April, after a few court appearances where the prosecutor and Brooks went back and forth on what evidence can be used in the court case, attorneys told the judge they needed time to come up with a resolution. On Saturday, Blanchard, 52, preached at the Power and Authority Conference hosted by Global Fellowship Church in Richardson, Texas, where he was revered as a man of God who is a prophetic voice to the body of Christ.. He needs to be out of the Rock Church ASAP until this is resolved. Blanchard wasamong17 men accusedof solicitation of prostitution after an online sting operation by police on Oct. 29, 2021. The Everlasting Enterprising Evangelical church. Why? Restore him to ministry? There are many studies published that sexual assault is three times more prevalent in the black and multi-colored churches in America. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers "not to condemn." Max: How about taking your wife along to do that, pastor. Upper Marlboro, MD . Anderson said. The Roys Report posted Scandal-Plagued Virginia Pastor Returns to Pulpit, Threatening Legal Action. ), Bond amended with agreement of bondsman, it says. I do not view this case, as one of a non-white pastor. 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. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake, According to the Info/About section of the website for Rock Church: OUR PASTORS Virginia Church Urges Believers Not To Condemn As Pastor Arrested in Sex Sting Op Steps Away From Duties Again: Scandal-Plagued Virginia Pastor Returns to Pulpit, Threatening Legal Action. Old Timer: I sincerely pray that law enforcement will probe into Blanchards activities. Why in the world would organizations seek to destroy Blanchard and his family? It was inappropriate. The case against megachurch pastor John Blanchard has taken a dramatic turn after after prosecutors appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the charges of sexual solicitation against him. RELATED: Charges dropped against John Blanchard, Virginia Beach pastor accused of trying to solicit a minor, In the messages with the undercover detectives, Blanchard agreed to meet at a place by the Chesterfield Mall, but first, he asked the person: "Are you affiliated with law enforcement in any way?". Sr. PastorandCEO @ The Rock Church. Yet on Oct. 11, all charges against John Blanchard were dropped following a request from prosecutors. His lawyer, T. Noel Brooks, did not respond to a request for comment. Restoring the church? The state attorney has been drawing attention to this case since they went after 15 people, and Blanchard wasnt one of them. A case that is nolle prossed means prosecutors could potentially bring those charges again. The former youth pastor worked at Bellevue Baptist Church from 2011 to 2016, when he joined the staff at First Baptist Bentonville. (The Daily Beast redacted sensitive personal information from the document before publishing. Steve240: Why members continue to attend and support this pastor? Blanchard claims he did nothing wrong. Megachurch pastor still preaching despite claims he stepped back from ministry over prostitution arrest. Makes multiple inquiries if the person he's texting is 'affiliated with law enforcement,' 5. According to a statement from the police, "During the two-day operation, detectives intercepted suspects who believed they were soliciting sex from . I think she just didnt know the proper legal language. We are all committed to walking in integrity and truth at Rock Church International and will continue to take steps to do so. A prosecutor must have evidence that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to support a conviction in a court of law and ethically cannot proceed with charges in a case where the evidence does not meet that standard. But Sellers never heard a word in response. 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. He needs to be out of the Rock Church ASAP until this is resolved. christiane: please be aware that for many years, Rock Church on Kempsville Rd. Spiritual abuse and sexual abuse in an evil cocktail. John Blanchard, the pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, was accused by Chesterfield Police of driving more than two hours up to a local hotel to meet a "minor" for prostitution. In 1971 the first Rock Church sanctuary was dedicated debt free! The pastor alleged that he was driving and did not see the text message informing him that the person was 17. Church Volunteer and Soccer Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault Posts Bond, MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute. the setting of Rock Church has been used for these many services and it is known locally for this. His humility and submission to those over him during this time has been a testimony to his character. They believed that John was innocent, humble, and submissive to those over him.. Two days later, he appeared onstage at his church, where he led prayer. In my opinion, they are not that important in the big scheme of things. The lawyer said there is church business outside of Virginia, and that Blanchard travels for his job. I imagine there is a great deal of confusion at this point. "Many more revelations have been discovered. Oh, I forgot. 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