Considering the allegations, shouldnt that be In and Out and In and Out and In and Out? The dismissal comes nearly a year after Blanchard was charged along with 16 other men during an Oct. 29, 2021 Chesterfield County . But in the fall, Davenport dismissed the charges against Blanchard saying there was not enough evidence to find him guilty. I think that church leaders need to be brave and act accordingly. (The Daily Beast redacted sensitive personal information from the document before publishing. He was charged with felony solicitation . Rents a car, 2. 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. Travel 11-16 to 18 to Atlanta. 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.. And yes, no church is better than an apostate one. the charges against Blanchard were withdrawn, or nolle prosequi, ahead of a criminal trial in October. The "minor" was an undercover detective posing as a 17-year-old sex worker as part of a prostitution operation, police said. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) A Virginia Beach pastor previously accused of soliciting sex from a minor says "enough is enough.". 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. The Prophetic word declared, I am sending you to a people you know not of inspiring them to trust God for clear direction. Solicitation charges have been dropped against Virginia megachurch pastor John Blanchard. 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. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God (1 John 4:1). Has he ever explained why he wanted to meet with a 17-year-old girl in a hotel? Anne Gimenez, who will turn 81 next month . In the documents, investigators say they posed as a 17-year-old girl online for prostitution and received a message from Blanchard. 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. When you have crazy faith sometimes it makes you do crazy things, Blanchard said. I knew there had to be a connection a possible reason for dropping the charges. Despite once expressing no objection to sealing records pertaining to a child sex solicitation charge against Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard, the Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in Virginia now opposes that idea as a special prosecutor considers whether the case should be reopened amid a cloud of controversy. Why in the world would organizations seek to destroy Blanchard and his family? His wife was there in court, Sellers said, referring to her December 2018 hearing. ", "If Ms. Davenport chooses to frame those questions as a political attack, so be it," Katz said. Instead, Sellers is now facing a civil lawsuit John Blanchard filed in Virginia Beach Circuit Court in 2020, court records show. After agreeing to meet with a detective posing as a 17-year-old girl, the pastor was arrested and then released on bond. It must be based on the melanoma? 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. I think she just didnt know the proper legal language. The Roys Report left a voicemail seeking comment from Rock Church but did not immediately hear back. When traveling on dates not specifically listed, will notify court + bondsman of dates + locations. They also include the messages between Blanchard and the undercover detectives. The only thing that is curious is that the statement hasnt changed on the Rock Church website. RELATED: Chesterfield County top prosecutor responds to criticism about handling of Blanchard case. . His humility and submission to those over him during this time has been a testimony to his character, Bishop Anne Gimenez, who is currently leading the church along with Blanchards wife, Robin, said. ", 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. John Blanchard (pictured) and his wife, Robin, serve as senior pastors of The Rock Church of Virginia Beach. The judge asked Blanchard to "maintain good behavior" until Blanchard's trial which was originally scheduled to take place on Jan. 6, 2022. Other prohibitions include alcohol and tobacco use. John is a founding Director of Orbis. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. He needs to be out of the Rock Church ASAP until this is resolved. 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. Will Sarah Einselen and the Roys Report be covering John Blanchards child prostitution trial next week on February 15? You work for us," Franssen said. According to WVEC-TV in Norfolk, Virginia, Blanchard also filed a similar lawsuit against another church member within months of filing against Sellers. 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. Gimenez remains the churchs bishop. Hes Out, Hes In, Hes Out, and Hes In As He Deals With Allegations of Soliciting Sex From a Minor. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) A lead pastor at Rock Church Virginia Beach has "voluntarily stepped down" from that role following his recent arrest, a statement from the megachurch confirms. 11-22 to 27 to Tampa. I put it to you with a straight face that Rev Blanchard wanted to bring a girl into the Rock religion. While denouncing those of us in various fandoms who KNOW were dealing with imaginary worlds and critters and magic. The heart is deceitful above all things, 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. John Blanchard at this time. Attorney William R. Blaine, Jr. was named earlier this month as the special prosecutor to review the case. Makes multiple inquiries if the person he's texting is 'affiliated with law enforcement,' 5. Then he assaulted her, she said. To make a donation,click here. Skills. 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. 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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. A former member of the church spoke with 13News Now about her experience with Blanchard in 2018, which led her to be ex-communicated. His congregation needs to forgive him. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers not to condemn., He wont come back until this is totally resolved. Yeah, right. Katz called the move "bewildering," mainly because his investigators have presented cases with less compelling evidence that led to a conviction. John & Robin Blanchard are the Senior Pastors of the Rock Church of Virginia Beach. Jenna Sellers told The Roys Report that she started attending Rock Church of Virginia Beach in 2010. Nolle prosequi means prosecutors could potentially bring those charges again. According to the Info/About section of the website for Rock Church: OUR PASTORS Spiritual abuse and sexual abuse in an evil cocktail. 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. 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. It can be a lot easier to accept a plausible excuse vs. have to face reality. 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Max: How about taking your wife along to do that, pastor. It would destroy their perfect world. Its hard for the average churchgoer to initially accept that a pastor who they have trusted would be capable of such things. 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. 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. 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 He was charged with felony solicitation . Upper Marlboro, MD . Shades of Ravi Zacharias. 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. If GP will cave to SBC outrage over a tweet in order to GET the contract, what else might they quietly cave on for the sake of KEEPING the contract or for getting the next one? Sellers worked for about two years as assistant to Robin Blanchard and her mother, Rock Church Bishop Anne Gimenez. Business travel with Zion Solutions. John and Robin Blanchard, senior pastors of Rock Church in Virginia Beach (Courtesy photo) After reportedly agreeing to meet with a detective posing as a 17-year-old girl, the pastor was arrested and then released on bond. 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. I trust the police in situations like this. She explained she preferred not to describe her assault in detail for the sake of her teenage daughter. ", 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. In April 2018, she told someone in John Blanchards accountability group about the assault. He insisted that he wasnt sure what would have happened had his plan materialized and he had intended to just talk. Its a dirty shame that a wayward pulpit takes advantage of a trusting pew once trust is broken, its difficult to repair (if ever). After declining to comment on the John Blanchard situation and noting that the pastor would be stepping away from his duties, the churchs statement continues: As followers of Christ, we must remember that redemption, salvation, grace, mercy and healing are all gifts given to the children of God. 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. And yet, thats exactly what Becky and Junior do the threesome with the Pool Boy. His lawyer, T. Noel Brooks, did not respond to a request for comment. Gee, how much money are they making on this deal? After almost a year of legal maneuvering, however, the charges against Blanchardwere withdrawn or nolle prossedahead of a criminal trial in October. Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. Blanchard voluntarily stepped back from his post as lead pastor of the Rock Church in the Kempsville section of Virginia Beach shortly after his arrest in late October. They believed that John was innocent, humble, and submissive to those over him.. 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. The Christian Post reported Blanchard continued preaching inMegachurch pastor still preaching despite claims he stepped back from ministry over prostitution arrest. He first appeared at the pulpit armed with a shofar he said he found in the host pastors office. 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. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Be careful little ears what you hear for many false prophets have gone out into the world. And, believe me when I tell you that my daughter would be in complete agreement with me. Many religions have abandoned the principle of attraction by an actually sound message for stealing of affections. 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. Public records indicate Blanchard has in the past faced charges of sexual battery and stalking, which appear to have later been dismissed. CBS 6 reached out to an attorney for Blanchard for a comment and has not yet heard back. According to the Rock Church website, Blanchard has been a senior pastor of the Virginia Beach church on Kempsville Road since 2013. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. I am grateful for his service. 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. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? A case that is nolle prossed means prosecutors could potentially bring those charges again. Sr. PastorandCEO @ The Rock Church. He has spent the time in fasting and prayer and has invested much of his time in his family and education. 13News Now has covered this case since it initially broke nearly a year ago. ", 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.". Anderson told 8News on Wednesday. REV. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake, CHESTERFIELD, Va. On October 11, 2022, all charges related to attempted solicitation of an underage minor were dropped against John Blanchard, a senior pastor at Rock Church International in . Ah the old sunk investment fallacy. 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. This postponement would go on several more times. Yet on Oct. 11, all charges against John Blanchard were dropped following a request from prosecutors. I suspect what she meant was that the DA chose not to prosecute based on the available evidence. As for the pastor . I hope my journey walking through the evangelical wilderness and landing in one abusive or authoritarian church after another has been instructive. Max: A steady string of TWW reports on these situations have shown that congregational denial is a common response. The former youth pastor worked at Bellevue Baptist Church from 2011 to 2016, when he joined the staff at First Baptist Bentonville. John Blanchard, along with his wife, Robin, is still listed as a senior pastor at Rock Church on the churchs website as of this writing. Baker, Louisiana, United States. There is massive evil in the WHITE AMERICAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY. 12.10.22 EChurch@Wartburg Dr Scot McKnight: Just Who Was Mary of Christmas? You can read more about the church's response here. It was inappropriate. History tells us there's no such thing as a perfect revival, but agreed to have a special prosecutor appointed, Special prosecutor appointed in megachurch pastorsprostitution caseas new emails emerge, Prostitution case against megachurch Pastor John Blanchard could be reopened after public outcry, Disagreeing with prosecutor, police chief says megachurch pastor should have been tried for prostitution, Megachurch pastor still preaching despite claims he stepped back from ministry over prostitution arrest. Today I decided to check out Rock Church International because the pastor has been in the news recently. Given this unresolved situation, it would seem prudent for the pastor to step back. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. How about black pastors such as Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson or the revered MLK jr. who is known to have had affairs with a number of women in his congregation. The outpouring of love has been overwhelming and we appreciate all of those who have reached out to be an encouragement to us! Old Timer: I sincerely pray that law enforcement will probe into Blanchards activities. Shared by John Blanchard. Under the guidance of our legal counsel, We cannot make a statement or comment concerning the accusations against Rev. Today, the Rock Church has impacted the world with over 500 churches internationally. Rachel Olstad John Blanchard at this time," the post said. and John wrote of the "overcoming" power of the blood. christiane: Rock Church on Kempsville Rd. pic.twitter.com/aV9VFreqhB. That this pastor solicited what he thought was an underage girl makes it even worse. If a judge denied the agreement between the attorneys, the prosecutor would bring in witnesses to testify in the next court hearing. Except Blanchard would have been watching Hawt Lezbo Action a common theme in Straight Male Porn. God will hold them personally accountable if they dont. Not unlike the Gambino family. Incredibly, a church building became available in Norfolk for revival services which was soon overflowing with spiritually hungry people. I think the church leaders should have refrained from telling people not to condemn the pastor. 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. has been the site of police funerals for officers slain while on duty. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Anderson created another post, questioning Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney, Stacey Davenport, and called for transparency. John David Blanchard, who serves alongside his wife Robin as senior pastors of the Rock Church in Virginia Beach, got caught up last year in a prostitution sting that netted 17 area men who thought they had been chatting online with underage girls. The prostitution thing needs to be punished legally. People have been asking for some answers, for some light. Michev said a misdemeanor charge was not pursued because "we wouldn't get anything out of a misdemeanor conviction." Prayer Requests That meant the charges would be dropped, but could be refiled again at a later date if prosecutors felt they had enough evidence against Blanchard to move forward. 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. It was inappropriate. Blanchard was acquitted of those charges. Folks, we are all susceptible to believing we are discerning from the get-go. LCU. The prosecutor told the judge that after reviewing the charges, the case would be nolle pros. 1/3 https://t.co/2PHkVGmEfJ, © 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - The Wartburg Watch. Association of Related Churches Why did you make these decisions on our behalf? 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 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. Blanchard was one of 17 men arrested in late October in a sting where a police officer posed online as a teenage girl offering sex. Look at the bright side, at least there was no pool boy. 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. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. The prosecutor in a statement to the Court indicated that due to new information coming to light and lack of evidence, they will no longer be pursuing charges against Blanchard. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers "not to condemn." 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. No hearing date has been set. Solid Rock Baptist Church: 16663 Fm 2109 N: Zavalla: TX: 75980 (936) 897-3099: Son Light Baptist Church: 1129 N 6th Ave: Knoxville: TN: 37917-6754 oh my goodness, what a mess. An attorney for the church advised church leaders not to comment on the accusations against John Blanchard, a statement posted to the church website indicates. The lawyer said there is church business outside of Virginia, and that Blanchard travels for his job. Blanchard was . LSU. The undercover detective posed as the teenager wrote in the message saying "she" was 17 years old and asked if that would be a problem. Sellers took another job around 2013 but continued to attend the church, completing a training program for church lay leaders and becoming deacon in charge of Rock Churchs ministry to single women. I thought she was going to come out with some answers. . Genesis Metro Baptist Church: 9750 John W Elliott Dr: Frisco: TX: 75033 (469) 287-5995: Gethsemane Baptist Church: . And denial and collusion by wife and family. 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. Pastor Blanchard has voluntarily stepped back as lead pastor and from all his ministerial duties until this present situation is totally resolved. 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. Restoring the church? This exoneration comes after nearly 11 months of delays and continuances. The first advice I would offer anyone who saw this on a church website is RUN. In my opinion, they are not that important in the big scheme of things. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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