Robert Morris Resigns, Gateway Elders Claim Ignorance, Lawyer Up (Lessons for Christians & Leaders)

Pastor Robert Morris has from his pastoral role at Gateway Church. Along with that, the Gateway elders are now claiming ignorance of the details of his "moral failure" and have hired a law firm. In this video, you'll get all the details and some lessons to take away from it all as Christ followers and church leaders.

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[clinthowardii]

As someone who left the church over a decade ago with similar issues, I so appreciate you speaking for accountability. You are a unique voice among christians.

[bnato]

I've walked with the Lord for over 30 years, and served in leadership as well. I can tell you that the underlying issue is that in a number of cases pastors recruit elders that are pretty much loyal yes men. The congregation votes on the elders to the board but the congregation is generally uninformed about specifics. I have experienced this reality first hand. The Gateway/Shady Grove Church elders should have asked for all the details of Morris's story and interviewed the girl for her part of the story but they took the easy way out and apparently investigated nothing. Outrageous!! If you are an elder, you are obligated to get to the truth and protect the body of Christ even if it involves a "highly gifted" teaching pastor.

[ignitedfw]

The law since 1971 is that any professional including pastors, teachers, counselors or doctors must report a known crime to the police within 48 hours. This includes Shady Groves in 1987 and Gateway in 2005.

[Glorydancer]

My concern is IF they did not know his victim was a 12 year old, how could they possibly protect the children of the church? They could not! How many children were left vulnerable to his attacks? People who violate children in this way almost never have just one victim. Look it up.

[obg]

⚠️ People, let these exposures be a warning. Judgment begins with His house, and He said anyone who loves Him will keep His commandments. It is a wrathful thing to fall into His hands of wrath.

Night is coming, and the Lord is exposing the Mother of Harlots and will distinguish her from His Bride. Many claiming Him will see Hell for there lawlessness. While the is not qualified, may he truly repent and live a repentant life with this as part of His testimony of how the Lord can restore anyone. This hurts my heart as a preacher's kid who had also been molested, first time in my own home, BUT I dont want to see even this man see Hell for eternity. May he truly get it right with the Lord. ❤

[ujcywjj]

Absolutely make it right!! He should have been fired. Morris said said he looked for the vulnerable in plural form.

[deliaz]

God bless Cindy and protect her❤. Thank you Lord for her boldness!

[deborahaberbach]

Cindy’s father knew about this abuse. As a parent, his first priority is to protect his precious child. Why didn’t he call the police?

[JaniceDonaldson]

You are right on. HE should have been fired and he should serve time in Jail just like everyone else that committed this Crime. The Fact that he says he was in a inappropriate relationship with a young lady instead of a child is so disturbing on every level. The elders should invite anyone else that could have been possibly abused by Robert Morris to come forward and assure them that they will be supported by the elders and staff at Gateway Church. God Bless you Cindy for having the courage "again" for bringing this darkness into the light

[helenvega]

They're not ignorant. They're as guilty as he is for hiding these horrible actions. That's what they do. The authorities should investigate to see if they're more innocent victims. We need to pray for this nation.

[JenniferParadise-cbro]

100% agree. They should absolutely make a public statement encouraging anyone else to come forward with information and concerns of abuse. The investigation should include the date the abuse began up to now and seek out anyone who could have known and has since covered for Robert morris. I live very close to this church and have attended their events for women. I hope my home church addresses this news on Sunday and assures our congregation abuse will always be reported.

[aheartforhealth]

Sometimes I am critical of those who waited so long to come forward with their allegations of abuse. And then I remember my own abuse more than 50 years ago that I’ve never told anyone and won’t tell. So thank you to those with the strength to come forward even if it’s been many many years.

[jocelyngarrard]

Listen to Justin Peters interview with Pastor Stephen Le Blanc and you will know that two of the senior elders, one of whom is still at Gateway, knew the victim was a 12 year old child and covered up and allowed the false narrative of a young lady to prosper. In fact anyone who is interested in truth and justice should watch the video.

[MaryJoEvans-qy]

No you are right on target in this horrific crime against this young child CINDY she needs to have JUSTICE for her and Morris needs to be accountable for his crime of rape and molestation of a child

[maivang]

Praying for the Lord’s will! Not any man’s will. None of our opinions matters! Only His! He knows everything!

[MaryA-kzhf]

Yes, I agree 💯 percent on this topic that was being spoken. The best thing to do is now is continue to ask the Lord for wisdom and discern and get the right authorities in place for this crime that was committed. And sought out everything.
I pray that this lady now will be healed and delivered and set free from being sexually abused and heal from her past traumas and traumas that she is facing even now on the exposure of it. In Jesus name Amen 🙏.

[flowergirl-ppvz]

To the man putting out this video. You’re not off base at all. You’re right on target.

[asingleton]

Her statement says "at least one elder" was aware of her testimony. They are hiring the law firm to absolve themselves of any liability, nothing more.

[sabine]

This makes my blood boil. Crisis management? So many leaders knew Robison and many 'large' leaders SHAMEFUL

[maryhelen]

Thanks for speaking truth! This whole revelation is so disturbing & sad!