Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris’ son resigns from Gateway Church amid sex abuse scandal
The son of a disgraced Texas megachurch pastor who resigned amid allegations of sexually abusing young girls abruptly quit the church on Thursday. James Morris resigned as associate senior pastor at Gateway Church after his father, Robert Morris, admitted last month to engaging in “inappropriate sexual conduct” with a family friend, beginning when he was […]
Philip Morris to open $600M plant for Zyn nicotine pouches
Philip Morris International said Tuesday it plans to invest $600 million to open a manufacturing plant in Colorado to meet surging demand for its Zyn nicotine pouches. The tobacco giant said it expects the plant to be operational by 2025, creating 500 jobs in the state. The tobacco maker acquired Zyn’s owner, Swedish Match, in […]
Robert Morris’ Lawyer Says Cindy Clemishire Initiated Inappropriate Behavior
In a 2007 letter, attorneys for Gateway founder and former pastor Robert Morris argued that Cindy Klemisher, a 54-year-old woman who claimed she was sexually abused by Morris beginning at age 12 in the 1980s, was partly responsible because she had climbed into Morris’ bed and engaged in inappropriate acts with two other adult men. […]
Megachurch Leader Enoch Adeboye Uses Robert Morris’ Fall as a Warning
Global megachurch leader Pastor Enoch Adeboye recently warned members of his Nigeria-based Redeemed Christian Church of God to “flee youthful lust,” referring to recent sexual abuse allegations against Robert Morris, founder and former pastor of the Gateway Church. “The Bible says: 2 Timothy 2:22“Flee youthful lust. When it comes to sexual temptation, don’t fight it, […]
Sixers have interest in Marcus Morris Sr. in NBA free agency
Paul George may be joining a familiar face in Philadelphia. The 76ers are considering signing George’s former Clippers teammate and Philadelphia native, Marcus Morris Sr., as part of a roster restructuring. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Morris reportedly has numerous suitors, including the Pistons, Spurs, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Heat, Mavericks and Hornets. Marcus Morris Sr. finished […]
Morris’ Son and Gateway Church Elders Temporarily Step Down Amid Sex Abuse Investigation
The son of Gateway Church founder Robert Morris and three members of the church’s elder board have been placed on temporary administrative leave pending an independent investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse against Morris. in statement Following the order issued by the Presbytery, Gateway Church retained the law firm of Haynes & Boone to […]
Senior Pastor Jimmy Evans Denies Knowledge of Morris’ Sin
Jimmy Evans, former senior apostolic pastor at Gateway Church, said Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris told him he had an affair while he was pastor in his early 20s, but that Evans did not know the woman was a 12-year-old girl. “I was shocked and devastated by Cindy Klemischer’s story, which came out in June […]
Gateway Church Elder Apologizes to Robert Morris Victim, Cindy Clemishire
An elder at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, said the founder Robert Morris He sexually abused her for four and a half years starting when she was 12 in the 1980s. “First, I want to express my personal sympathy to Cindy Cremischer. I cannot imagine carrying such a heavy burden for so many years. I […]
Televangelist James Robinson Denies Meeting Victim and Her Family with Robert Morris
Televangelist James Robinson denied in a video last week allegations that he accompanied Gateway Church founder Robert Morris to meet with a woman who claims Morris abused her when she was 12 years old. As Crosswalk heading As previously reported, Morice has resigned as pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. Cindy Creminsher Wartburg Watch […]
Daystar Television Cuts Ties with Robert Morris After Sex Abuse Allegations
Texas-based Christian network Daystar TV It was deleted Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris The network suspended all programming following allegations from a woman that she had been sexually abused by him from the age of 12 in the 1980s. “We are deeply saddened and grieved by the recent and very serious allegations against Pastor Robert […]