Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris Resigns Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Gateway Church founder steps down following decades-old accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor, prompting church and political fallout.

Robert Morris confessed to inappropriate sexual behavior with a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s.
The allegations became public through a blog post and were later confirmed by Morris and church officials.
Morris, a former member of Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board, has been removed from his role in the 2024 campaign.
Gateway Church's Board of Elders expressed regret for not knowing the full extent of Morris' actions earlier.
Cindy Clemishire, the victim, criticized the church for allowing Morris to resign instead of terminating him.