{"id":12317,"date":"2025-09-17T16:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=12317"},"modified":"2025-09-17T16:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:03:32","slug":"kingdom-without-borders-the-global-apostolic-reach-of-bishop-michael-pitts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/kingdom-without-borders-the-global-apostolic-reach-of-bishop-michael-pitts\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingdom Without Borders \u2014 The Global Apostolic Reach of Bishop Michael Pitts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Christina Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part Two<\/strong><\/p>\n

From packed stadiums in Cape Town to prayer-filled revival nights in Latin America, Bishop Michael Pitts has spent decades preaching a gospel that transcends culture, language, and geography. As the founder of Cornerstone Global Network, his voice has reached millions, but it all started with a storefront in Toledo, Ohio, and a commitment to teaching\u00a0Kingdom principles<\/em>\u00a0above all else.<\/p>\n

This second part of our feature explores the cross-cultural ministry, writings, and personal legacy of a man who has never sought a spotlight but has faithfully followed the call of God wherever it leads.<\/p>\n

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A Family Across Nations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cornerstone Global Network wasn\u2019t born from a branding strategy; it was born out of\u00a0relational hunger<\/strong>. \u201cThere were pastors around the world who didn\u2019t want a denomination,\u201d Bishop Pitts explains. \u201cThey wanted a family.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the most pivotal relationships came through the\u00a0Pe\u00f1a family in Mexico City<\/strong>. Pastor Ofir Pe\u00f1a had just taken over a church when he heard Pitts preach a message called\u00a0\u201cMy Sheep Know My Voice.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Even though he didn\u2019t speak English fluently at the time, Pe\u00f1a knew this was the covering his church needed. He taught himself English so he could understand and eventually connect.<\/p>\n

Over time, Cornerstone Global Network grew to include\u00a0hundreds of churches across Latin America<\/strong>, many of which now operate under one logo, one mission, and one family identity. \u201cWe spent a year studying cultural values,\u201d Pitts says. \u201cWe weren\u2019t trying to Americanize anything. We were trying to unify under the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n

His message in Latin America has been warmly embraced, largely because of the way he leads\u2014with heart and humility. \u201cWe are a family,\u201d he often says. \u201cI never wanted people to feel I was above them. I came to walk with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Spirit of Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bishop Pitts teaches that\u00a0basic principles transcend culture<\/strong>. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be rich or speak perfect English or Spanish to walk in Kingdom truth,\u201d he says. \u201cIf God gives you something to do, and you\u2019re anointed, you can win with substandard equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the essence of the\u00a0spirit of excellence<\/strong>, a recurring theme in his ministry. \u201cExcellence isn\u2019t about money or polish. It\u2019s about doing the best you can with what you have and doing it with the right spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even as a non-Spanish speaker, Pitts has preached extensively across Spanish-speaking nations because the principles he shares cut deeper than language. \u201cWe translate the sermons, but the truth is already speaking.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Books That Speak Across Cultures<\/strong><\/p>\n

With over a dozen books in print, Bishop Pitts\u2019 writing ministry is just as impactful as his preaching. His most personal?\u00a0Fault Lines<\/strong>, a deeply introspective work that, he says, took his whole life to write.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first book was the hardest,\u201d he reflects. \u201cBecause I had never done it before. But\u00a0Power Shifters-<\/em>that one came by revelation. It wasn\u2019t study; it was deposited.\u201d<\/p>\n

His wife Kathi\u2019s favorite,\u00a0Soul Ties<\/em>, has generated verifiable testimonies across the globe. \u201cPeople have literally been set free after reading it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Three of his books-Fault Lines<\/em>,\u00a0Breaking Ungodly Soul Ties<\/em>, and\u00a0Spiritual Assassins<\/em>, have been translated into Spanish and are distributed widely in Mexico and beyond.<\/p>\n

His hope for readers? \u201cThat the words mean something. That people are helped, that they go from point A to point B. My books will outlive me, and I\u2019m okay with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Family, Balance, and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bishop Pitts\u2019 approach to family and balance is refreshingly unconventional. \u201cIt\u2019s not 50\/50,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s 100% wherever I am. My family and my ministry aren\u2019t separate. It\u2019s one vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emerging pastors often ask how to stay grounded. His advice: \u201cStay accountable. Have someone you trust who can keep you centered. Enjoy the journey. Don\u2019t run yourself into the ground. Self-care isn\u2019t optional.\u201d<\/p>\n

He lives by this rhythm:<\/p>\n

Divert daily. Withdraw weekly. Abandon annually.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Legacy and the Mantle Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does he want to leave behind? The answer is simple:\u00a0kindness, honesty, and impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want people to feel like I was a good guy, that I used my influence to help others. That I believed in the brotherhood of all mankind: Black, white, African, Mexican. And that I refused to participate in being mean and ugly, even when it was easier to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the Cornerstone movement continues to grow, Bishop Pitts has\u00a0transferred \u00a0the mantle to his daughter and son in law who are growing it, transforming it and taking it to new levels to reach more people.\u00a0<\/strong>Future leadership will emerge, and he\u2019s committed to empowering the next generation of apostolic voices to take the Kingdom further than he ever could.<\/p>\n

A Gift for You<\/strong><\/p>\n

To honor his deep connection with the Spanish-speaking world,\u00a0Bishop Michael Pitts is offering a Spanish version of his book Fault Lines for $5.99. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Scan the QR code below to purchase your digital download<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Word<\/strong><\/p>\n

He\u2019s been misunderstood. He\u2019s been underestimated. But Bishop Michael Pitts has never lost focus.<\/p>\n

One of his spiritual fathers, Bishop T.D. Jakes, once looked him in the eyes and said: \u201cStand up. The world is waiting on you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stood. And he never sat back down.<\/p>\n

From Toledo to the Nations: The Early Life and Ministry of Bishop Michael Pitts\u00a0 Part One<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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