Gateway Church Removes 4 Elders After Four-Month Investigation into Robert Morris Abuse Allegations and Governance Failure

Nov 2, 2024, 11:30 PM

Gateway Church has announced the removal of four elders following a four-month internal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against its founder and senior pastor, Robert Morris. The church stated that these elders had prior knowledge of the abuse allegations. This decision comes amid a backdrop of declining attendance at the church, with remaining attendees expressing their faith in the institution rather than in Morris. The church is also cooperating with an ongoing criminal investigation related to the allegations against Morris, which have been characterized as a significant governance failure.