Brady Boyd took on the role of senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs in 2007, having previously been an associate senior pastor and elder at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, for six years. Last year, Gateway Church’s elders pushed Boyd out after it came to light that he had misled congregation members regarding his knowledge of child sexual abuse incidents involving the church’s founder, Robert Morris.
Boyd is now starting a new service close by, seemingly optimistic that people in Colorado might overlook the past.
Background
In 2024, Cindy Kremischer made allegations that Morris had sexually abused her during her childhood.
“I am qualified to serve as a minister,” he stated.
Morris initially minimized his conduct with Kremischer, labeling it as “inappropriate sexual conduct toward young women,” characterizing it merely as “kissing and petting.” Kremischer, however, asserted that the abuse began when she was just 12 and lasted for about five years.
Following the public disclosure of Kremischer’s accusations, church leaders announced they accepted Morris’ resignation.
Months later, in October, after being indicted on child molestation charges, Morris pled guilty to five counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child.
Boyd found himself entangled in the fallout from the scandal involving Morris.
In 2007, he took over from former pastor Ted Haggard at New Life Church, which faced its own controversies—Haggard resigned amid claims of sexual relations with male escorts and drug abuse. New Life Church’s Presbytery mentioned in a document from June 22, 2025, that they were unaware until 2024 that Kremischer was only 12 when the abuse initiated.
Regarding the elders’ statement, they noted, “We believe it is inaccurate,” referring to Boyd’s claims about having no prior context regarding Morris’ actions.
On June 8, Boyd expressed to his congregation that he had no knowledge of the allegations against Morris, portraying himself as a victim of Morris’ deceit. However, court documents indicated that by late August 2007, he had some awareness of the accusations against his colleague.
While the elders acknowledged that “Brady had nothing to do with Robert Morris’ past abuses,” they criticized Boyd for misleading his congregation.
“We believe that trust is essential for leadership,” the Presbytery articulated. “When Brady inaccurately informed our congregation about Morris’ past abuse, trust was compromised, leading our presbytery to request his resignation.”
Boyd has not responded to inquiries from Blaze News.
New Life
Shortly after resigning, Boyd initiated fundraising and established a faith-based organization called Psalm 68 Ministries. A statement on July 22, 2025, indicated his new venture would operate under the oversight of the elders from Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas. A few months later, he launched a weekly sermon podcast.
Trinity Fellowship Church has not provided comments regarding these developments.
Recently, Boyd and his wife, Pam, announced plans to start in-person services in the same commercial district in northern Colorado Springs.
“We still feel compelled to serve as pastors in Colorado Springs. This calling has only strengthened over the years,” Boyd communicated in an announcement. “After thoughtful prayer and discussions with trusted friends and advisors, we believe it is time to begin a Wednesday night church service here. We aim to focus on some simple yet profound ideas: praying together, studying the Bible, sharing the Lord’s Table, and enjoying fellowship.”
On March 11, Boyd expressed his eagerness to meet his congregation again at a scheduled gathering.
When questioned if this new service qualifies as an official church service, Boyd explained: “We come together to worship, study scripture, partake in Holy Communion, and pray. This is not a church venue.”
Addressing doubts about his qualifications to continue in ministry, Boyd affirmed that “everyone in my trusted circle of pastors and advisors agrees that I am fit to serve.”
