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Gateway Church Announces Layoffs After Tithe Revenues Plunge Post-Morris Scandal

Daniel Floyd took over as lead pastor in May to steer the financially strained congregation through ongoing legal battles.

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Overview

  • Gateway Church disclosed staff reductions in a June 18 email, citing a 30–40% drop in tithing over the past year.
  • A two-week voluntary resignation window offers up to four months of severance and benefits depending on years of service.
  • Daniel Floyd was appointed lead pastor in May to guide the congregation through financial and operational restructuring.
  • Former pastor Robert Morris faces five criminal counts from a March indictment and civil suits from his accuser and former members challenging tithing practices.
  • The church and Morris are slated for arbitration next month over his claim for more than $1 million in deferred compensation and retirement benefits.