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Texas Megachurch Faces Exodus Amid Pastor Abuse Scandal

Gateway Church sees significant decline in attendance following allegations against founder Robert Morris and subsequent leadership resignations.

  • Founder Robert Morris resigned after admitting to inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor in the 1980s.
  • Attendance at weekend services has dropped by 17% to 19% since the scandal broke.
  • Multiple pastors, including Morris' son, have resigned or been dismissed in the wake of the allegations.
  • The church has canceled its annual conference and renamed its Houston campus.
  • An independent law firm is conducting a review of the abuse allegations.
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