Filed By: Kaiser, Divina (Defendant). Peyton was told to sign a behavior contract stating if she continued to speak about the allegations, she would be kicked out of the sober living program. The church said in a statement that McCormack began volunteering in 2013 and helped coordinate events and other ministry activities. After that incident, Florey said she was required to come to a state-provided visitation center for all her visits. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; (Tit 1:7, KJV), Many church leaders seem to be having a hard time living up to the above verse. Filed By: Kaiser, Divina (Defendant), DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Granted in Whole) filed by Kaiser, Divina. All the people who knew her, our church, McPherson said. In fact, she volunteered in a number of capacities in various organizations, including a law enforcement agency. Beginning at San Diego State University on February 27th, 2000, The . During the course of their investigation, detectives suspected child abuse and contacted the adoptive father, the statement said. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Civil Case Management Conference rescheduled to 08/14/2020 at 09:50:00 AM in C-70 before Randa Trapp at Central. Recent Hillsong whistleblower documents show that Hillsongs alleged celebrity preachers scam didnt just enrich Brian Houston, founder of the global megachurch, with, Jimn Kyles of Anchor Bend Churchan Association of Related Churches (ARC) megachurch in Texasrecently urged his congregation to give more money because, Disgraced megachurch pastor Jeremy Foster this weekend posted a video on Instagram apologizing for the adulterous affair that led to his resignation, Never surprised at what is reported about mega churches. church volunteer charged with murder of daughter, 11, passed multiple background checks. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Sheriffs Lt. Chris Steffen has said Aarabella had suffered from severe levels of malnourishment and that her body had signs of bruising. . Sambrano said that from 2016 to 2018, he had weekly visitations with his daughters at The Rock Churchs campus in Point Loma. Why is this public record being published online? Leticia was not a part of our paid staff, was not a pastor and did not serve in any official pastoral role for the church. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell. In an extended statement on the arrest posted on the churchs website, Rock Church said McCormack had a limited capacity and was mostly focused on administrative coordination during her time as a volunteer at the church. Zalkin presented screen grabs of the Rock Church website that presented David Powers as the Rock Church Recovery leader and that showed Powers held an email account through rockrecovery.org. Just hours after she died, investigators say Aarabellas adoptive father, a U.S. Border Patrol agent, took his own life. A civil suit filed in San Diego Thursday alleges clients of a Rock Church-affiliated recovery program were subjected to groping, sexual comments and intimidation in an atmosphere described by . Rock Church is committed to cooperating with law enforcement and child welfare investigators, Nazar stated. One of these facilities, ABC Sober Living, is owned by David Powers. The Rock Church - Point Loma Campus in San Diego, Califronia (Courtesy Photo) Rock Church has had other incidents of child abuse involving its employees. The reason is irrelevant. No legal actions have been taken against us to date and we have never been sued. Rock Church, which serves a congregation between 13,000 and 14,000, according to Page, already has a location down the road off Rosecrans Street and two more in City Heights and El Cajon. The couple adopted all three girls, deputies said. Good luck with that. The legal process will run its course and we hope justice for Arabella and her sisters will be served.. And so, we would just ask that you would pray for everybody involved. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. I agree with the previous comments there should be some common standards procedures when it comes kids program a. Theyre people who are really trying to deal with the horrible disease of addiction, and theyve gone there to seek sanctuary. Florey and Arabellas biological father, Chelsey Sambrano, told TRR that theyve seen recent photos of Arabella and their two other daughters, aged 6 and 7, who were also living in the McCormacks home. When the Rock first learned on Monday of the allegations against Mr. Ex-Rock Church teacher accused of sex abuse - San Diego Union-Tribune Thats how this continues. Speech inconsistent with actions is just lying. Meanwhile 1 little girl dead and her sisters also showing signs of abuse. Fox Doesn't Believe He'll Live to Be 80 as He Battles Parkinson's Disease, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day', Nathan Fletcher's Accuser Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Filing Lawsuit, Powers would grab Peyton's buttocks during group prayer in support group meetings, Powers would squeeze Donovan's chest so that her breasts were pushed together, David and Tina Powers would have sex in their bedroom with the door open while women in the program were staying in their home, Peacock said Powers would often ask her to wear sexier clothes, Peacock and Paul claim Powers would enter their rooms without knocking, Powers entered Pauls room after her shower, hugged her and pressed his groin into her body, Powers would call Grayson into his office where he would run his hands up and down her body and embrace her, pressing his genitals against her body, In January 2014, Tina Powers approached Paul at an independent 12-step program and begged her not to speak about her husbands conduct. I think we can and should agree that they deserved a safe and loving environment once they were placed in this home. The arrests came after months of investigation by the police, who first responded to a call about a child in distress at a home in Spring Valley on Aug. 30. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0a0df8fd3e35f9 Despicable! Both Florey and Sambrano told TRR they noticed signs of abuse shortly after their children were placed in the McCormacks home. The Rock Church on Wednesday confirmed that one of its former teachers has been accused by some students' families of sexual abuse. Detectives who responded to the call suspected possible child abuse in the home and Arabella was rushed to a local hospital where she died. In the meantime, we extend our deepest condolences to all that are grieving and continue to pray for understanding and healing. We take things of this nature very seriously and we have always had a zero tolerance for this type of behavior. Why he a 19-year veteran of the Border Patrol killed himself and whether he was involved in the child abuse is unclear, Steffen said. Arabella and her sisters were adopted by the McCormacks. DocketCase assigned to Judicial Officer Trapp, Randa. Her ordination as an elder was completed at another church and transferred to the Rock in January 2022. DocketCivil Case Management Conference scheduled for 04/10/2020 at 09:50:00 AM at Central in C-70 Randa Trapp. Totally agree with Daffys point about providing the training her denomination provides to keep children safe. DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Granted in Whole) filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON LEVINE-COSBY. These children dont have a voice, Gary, who knows why the biological parents of these precious children gave them up. How terrible & sinister of this so ministry to not look into this horrific situation just to save face. Founding Pastor. We are shocked by what happened and grieve over the death of Arabella, as well as the harm done to her sisters. The father then took his life in the detectives presence, according to the Sheriffs Department statement. Rock Church cuts ties with volunteer, mother accused of murder, child In 2009, the Rock Church honored David and Tina Powers as "Rock Heroes. She told us the Rock Church did not have any involvement in the fostering or adoption of Aarabella or her sisters. In Matthew 18:10, Jesus said: See that you do not despise or think less of one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven [are in the presence of and] continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven. (AMP), Part of the Jamieson Fausset and Brown Bible Commentary on Titus 1:7. The lawsuit naming the Rock Church Ministries claims the women suffered sexual misconduct at the hands of a recovery program director. 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The church is a blessing for the community. An ordained elder, McCormack helped with various ministry tasks in a volunteer capacity with Rock Church, which includes five campuses across San Diego County. Recent Hillsong whistleblower documents show that Hillsongs alleged celebrity preachers scam didnt just enrich Brian Houston, founder of the global megachurch, with, Jimn Kyles of Anchor Bend Churchan Association of Related Churches (ARC) megachurch in Texasrecently urged his congregation to give more money because, Disgraced megachurch pastor Jeremy Foster this weekend posted a video on Instagram apologizing for the adulterous affair that led to his resignation, This is horrible how could anyone not see that something was horribly wrong YEARS ago and contacting the authorities, Thank God the possible government intervention to these corrupt evangelical communities. San Diego police said the crash occurred about 6:45 p.m. Saturday in an alley east of 49th Street near Orange Avenue, San Diego police said the crash occurred about 8:20 p.m. Saturday on Euclid Avenue near Imperial Avenue, Coast Guard helicopter crews based in San Diego rescued four passengers suffering serious medical conditions from three different cruise ships within a 24-hour period, starting Friday night. Multiple staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Rock Church The Roys Report (TRR) reached out to Rock Church for comment but did not immediately hear back. Additionally no staff has left as well. Period. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? Returned Mail (NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE 08/19/20 IN C-69; NO MAIL RECEPTACLE) filed by The Superior Court of San Diego. A Rock Church pastor reflects on his time as a first responder at Ground Zero. To donate, click here. Amended Complaint dismissed with prejudice as to Kaiser, Divina . There, the alleged victims are expected to answer questions about what they experienced. Get the latest San Diego news, breaking news, weather, traffic, sports, entertainment and video from fox5sandiego.com. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. The leadership at Rock Church said multiple staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at each of its five campuses and micro-sites throughout San Diego County. Please click here to learn how. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. 2009-06-17. The Rock Church plans to become a major tenant of the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon, but some expect major hassles if the mega-church moves in. That they did not experience this is on the parents who accepted this responsibility, the system and any one who looked away when it appeared they were neither safe, nor loved. Great! We must remain ever vigilant and must continue to seek Gods love. 2. . They are the only parties to the complaint. McPherson then directed people to the churchs website, which posted this statement: "We are aware that arrests have been made as a result of the investigation by law enforcement concerning the death of Arabella McCormack. Ex Parte Application - Other and Supporting Documents, San Diego Rocks Church's Reply to Opposition of Noticed Motion and Supporting Declarations, Declaration of Brandon T. Willenberg In Support of San Diego Rock Church's Reply to Opposition of Noticed Motion and Supporting Declarations, San Diego Rock Church's Demurrer Reply Proof of Service, Demurrer (Defendant San Diego Rock Church's Notice of Demurrer and Demurrer to Amended Complaint), Memorandum of Points and Authorities (Defendant San Diego rock Church's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Demurrer to amended Complaint), Declaration (Declaration of Brandon T. Willenberg in Support of Defendant San Diego Rock Church's Demurrer to Amend Complaint), Proposed Order [Proposed] Order on Defendant San Diego Rock Church's Demurrer to Amend Complaint), Proof of Service (Proof of Service Re Defendant San Diego Rock Church's Demurrer to Amend Complaint), Cases involving other civil rights and constitutional questions not classified elsewhere, 440, 444, 1440, 1444, 2440, 2444, 3440, 3444, 4440, 4444, 5950. David Powers denied the allegations in the pending lawsuit and released the following statement Wednesday: At the end of January 2014 a female resident with mental health issues alleged that while she lived in a facility other than ours that one of our principals imposed himself on her in a sexual manner. I stopped going when they close down during the pandemic I thought that was wrong and so I went back to my old church in City Heights were I raised my kids and Im glad I went back I dont have anything against the Rock Church, but after reading this article, it breaks me that they were notified by the biological parents and they didnt do anything. The Rock is known nationally for their Recovery Ministry. McCormack and her husband became foster parents to the girls in 2017, and the couple adopted them two years later, according to the girls biological family. Pastor Miles McPherson, a former NFL player, started Rock Church in 2000. Filed By: Kaiser, Divina (Defendant), Order on Court Fee Waiver (Granted in Whole) filed by Kaiser, Divina. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Megachurch Leader Arrested Alongside Her Parents for Allegedly - People This Rock Church seems like a hellish place if you are a child. Shameful! So im reading reports that this church was notified of abuse but did nothing nothing. It should be noted that none of the women who have made these allegations against Mr. "The legal process will run its course and we hope justice for Arabella and her sisters will be served. County officials predicted that they may be forced to spend between $1.6 billion and $3 billion to resolve roughly 3,000 claims of sexual abuse that allegedly took place in the county's foster . In 2013, multiple anonymous families sued the Rock Church in civil court, alleging another church employee had sexually abused their children. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Deputies suspected child abuse and contacted Arabellas father, Brian McCormack. If you were involved at all with him youd have to know. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Watch newscasts from FOX 5 San Diego, KSWB Channel 5. Jessica Roth. IE 11 is not supported. | YouTube/Rock Church Leticia McCormack, a one-time elder and former volunteer at Rock Church in San Diego, who was charged with the murder of her 11-year-old adopted daughter, Arabella, months after her husband died by suicide, had passed several background checks that revealed nothing . Expose them! This year, David Looney, a former teacher at Rock Academy, a K-12 school run by Rock Church, pleaded guilty to crimes associated with the alleged sexual abuse of a former Rock Academy . Their attorneys did not speak to reporters and did not respond to requests for comment late Thursday. Leticia McCormack and her parents are scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday for a bail and readiness hearing. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Hell is full of people who practice evil while whitewashing the reality. I know that when things happen like this, a lot of questions about how it could happen and why it would happen. Would rather have members of the Church of Satan babysit my kids than anyone who falls for a megachurch. 2011-12-09, Harris County Courts | Contract | DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver, filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON, on 10/10/2019, has expired. The law firm hired an investigator who did an extremely thorough investigation and turned their findings back over to the law firm. I know some of you know her, Leticia McCormack, we want to pray for everybody involved. Someone on that leadership team seems to be a child abuser. We continue to grieve for Arabella and her sisters. Our company is a high profile target in our community and has its share of people who dislike us. How did others not recognize these children were being abused?! Restoring the church? We deal with a fragile population and people look to move out for any reason possible. Also arrested and suspected in the girls death is McCormacks father, Stanley Tom, 75, and his 70-year-old wife, Adella Tom, the sheriffs department said. Because, as we have seen time and again from the reporting on this site, they didnt want to hear about or acknowledge anything that would damage the reputation of their church. The Rock Church Plans to Transform Former Strip Club. The allegedly . Filed By: MCWILLIAMS, JASON (Plaintiff). Order on Court Fee Waiver, filed by Kaiser, Divina, on 10/10/2019, has expired. Elder at San Diego Megachurch Arrested in Alleged Abuse Death of 11 2012-03-29, San Diego County Superior Courts | Contract | The Rock no longer has any official relationship with Leticia, the church said. Six deputies came up and forcibly removed me from my wheelchair, lifting me out of it, and put me in a vehicle to send me to George Bailey, one man says. A Rock Church email address for Leticia McCormack also did not work. sdrock.com Rock Church | San Diego CA The Rock's base in Point Loma, but the church also operates in San Marcos and El Cajon, where it hosts five weekly services at 808 Jackman St. Pastor Ricky Page leads the El Cajon branch. Stanley Tom also faces a count of murder in Aarabellas death. 4Discernment | The Rock Church San Diego | NAR Hersesy That person hiding claims. A medical examiner has not said how she died. Of those people, one person in particular took this girl to a law firm in hopes of taking us down. 83,647 were here. Filed By: Kaiser, Divina (Defendant), Riverside County Superior Courts | Personal Injury | Prayers for the two siblings that survived and will be traumatized for the rest of their lives. As the courts now act, we, like everyone else impacted by this, will hope for resolution and some sense of closure through this process. not given to filthy lucrenot making the Gospel a means of gain (1Ti 3:3, 8). The attorney said he expects more women to come forward in this case with their own stories of sexual misconduct linked to the recovery program. This is not the first time Rock Church employees have been linked to alleged child abuse. The Rock has not seen the lawsuit and therefore cannot comment further.. Reporting the truth? We are praying that Gods love and grace will bring comfort and healing.". Megachurch leader sentenced for sex abuse: 'He made me his property Order After Hearing (Order Re Defendant Ex Parte Application for Order Dismissing Plaintiff's Amended Complaint) filed by The Superior Court of San Diego. August Hunter sued San Diego Rock Church on Aug. 21, in Superior Court. 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Totally agree. L.A. County facing up to 3,000 plaintiffs in sex abuse cases - Los The father reportedly took his life when investigators approached him near his home to question him. The biological parents of the deceased girl told TRR theyve seen photographic evidence of horrific abuse, including starvation and torture. It was so obvious its astounding to me that hes been able to get away with it for so long, he added. Rock Recovery Ministry has no operational authority over ABC Sober Living. 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. Missions, churches are infected by these satanic persons, where is the accountability. His wife was allegedly aware of this behavior. Sambrano, whos an Indigenous American, also asserts that his children were adopted by the McCormacks in 2019 in violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). DocketOrder on Court Fee Waiver, filed by Kaiser, Divina, on 10/10/2019, has expired. Rock Church has had other incidents of child abuse involving its employees. I know when things happen like this there are a lot of questions about how it could have happened, and why it happened. While McPherson hadnt spoken publicly until this weekend, a church spokeswoman has been responsive to questions from NBC 7 Investigates over the last two months. "Its also bewildering because there were so many background checks done, McPherson told the congregation. Rock Church - YouTube I was terrified if I told anyone I wouldnt be able to complete my treatment, Peyton said. Refers to: THE ROCK CHURCH Filed By: MCWILLIAMS, JASON (Plaintiff); Kaiser, Divina (Defendant), Original Summons filed by MCWILLIAMS, JASON LEVINE-COSBY. Fired Megachurch Pastor Alleges Coverup. The . The child was reportedly transported by ambulance to a hospital, where her health continued to decline and she died. Peyton, a heroin addict, took part in the program for approximately four months beginning in September 2013. We are so sorry that their family and friends are experiencing this unimaginable loss and pain," the church said. It names husband and wife David and Tina Powers and the sober living facilities and recovery homes they run, which the lawsuit says are affiliated with the Rock Church. Grayson reported David Powers behavior to a counselor but the behavior continued. DocketReturned Mail (NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE 08/19/20 IN C-69; NO MAIL RECEPTACLE) filed by The Superior Court of San Diego. Proposed Order (on defendants San Diego Rock Church's demurrer to amended complaint) submitted by THE ROCK CHURCH received but not filed on 11/22/2019. The two said they reported their suspicions to the Rock Church and Child Welfare Services, but neither organization took their reports seriously. The church relies on these volunteers to fulfill its mission of helping others in service to God. DocketStatus Conference (Civil) scheduled for 08/19/2020 at 09:15:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal was vacated. The law firm hired an investigator who did an extremely thorough investigation and turned their findings back over to the law firm. Probably someone in hr or public relations. Status Conference (Civil) scheduled for 08/19/2020 at 09:15:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal was vacated. We should advise all in child ministries to act like mandatory reporters and contact child welfare or the police irrespective of what the senior minister says. Great! Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. The Rock Church led by Pastor Miles McPherson is committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with San Diego and beyond. Core Ministries - Rock Church We categorically deny this allegation. She was a volunteer for law enforcement. On the same day, McCormacks husband shot and killed himself after he drove up to the scene in a pickup. Was background checked by law enforcement, was background checked by Child Protective Services because she was a foster mother, an adoptive parent, her and her husband, and obviously, we did a background check, he explained. All rights reserved, US Readies Second Attempt at Speedy Border Asylum Screenings, Man, 20s, Dies of Heat Exhaustion on El Capitan Trail in Lakeside, New Rules for Short-Term Vacation Rentals in San Diego Start May 1.