Gateway Church Announces Removal of 4 Elders After Investigation of Morris Allegations

Gateway Church has removed four elders over allegations of inappropriate behavior involving former pastor Robert Morris.

The four elders were removed after an independent investigation into the allegations against Morris, who resigned from the church in September 2022 after admitting to an extramarital affair.

The investigation found that the four elders had "failed to meet the biblical qualifications for eldership" and had "violated the trust of the church."

The elders have not been publicly identified, but Gateway Church said in a statement that they had been "removed from their positions effective immediately."

The church also said that it is "committed to transparency and accountability" and that it will "continue to cooperate with the investigation."

The removal of the four elders is the latest development in a scandal that has rocked Gateway Church, one of the largest churches in the United States.

Morris, who founded Gateway Church in 2000, resigned in September 2022 after admitting to an extramarital affair with a staff member.

The affair was first reported by the Dallas Morning News, which also reported that Morris had been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

Morris has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct, but he has admitted to having an affair.

The Gateway Church scandal has raised questions about the accountability of church leaders and the role of women in the church.

The church has said that it is committed to addressing the concerns of its members and that it will "continue to take steps to ensure that Gateway Church is a safe and welcoming place for all."