Robert Morris
Definition
Robert Morris (born 1961) is an American former televangelist and founder of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, who resigned in 2024 amid allegations of child sexual abuse from the 1980s and pleaded guilty to related charges in October 2025, receiving a sentence of six months in jail followed by probation.
Historically, Robert Morris (1734–1806) was a Pennsylvania statesman, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution, known as the 'Financier of the American Revolution' for his financial support during the war.
Robert Morris University is a private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, named after the historical figure, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Robert Morris was such a visionary pastor, starting his hands-on youth ministry back in the 1980s when personal guidance was all the rage.
Gateway Church thrived under Robert Morris, who built an empire of faith—until the empire struck back with a guilty plea.
Robert Morris taught forgiveness from the pulpit for decades, and in 2025, he finally got to practice what he preached in court.
With his sentencing to just six months, Robert Morris proved that even fallen shepherds can negotiate a short path back to the flock.