Gateway Church Laying Off Staff Amid Robert Morris Allegations, Drop in Donations
- Gateway Church in Southlake announced staff layoffs due to a significant drop in tithing, linked to issues with former pastor Robert Morris.
- Robert Morris faces five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, as charged by Oklahoma prosecutors in March 2025, following allegations of abuse from Cindy Clemishire.
- Cindy Clemishire and her father filed a lawsuit against Morris and several church leaders on June 12, alleging they were aware of his conduct.
- A church elder stated that restructuring staff was a difficult decision made to ensure effective ministry despite the pain caused by layoffs.
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Gateway Church has announced that staff layoffs are necessary due to “a significant drop in giving levels.” The megachurch is still reeling from sexual abuse allegations against former Pastor Robert Morris.
Gateway Church has announced that staff layoffs are necessary due to “a significant drop in giving levels.” The Southlake, Texas, megachurch is still reeling from sexual abuse allegations against founder and former Pastor Robert Morris.
Gateway Church announces staff cuts due to ‘significant drop’ in tithes, offerings
Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, has announced it will cut staff in the coming weeks due to “a significant drop” in tithes and general giving as it continues to reel in the aftermath of founder Robert Morris’ child sex abuse scandal. #GatewayChurch #CindyClemishire #Tithes
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