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.