Televangelist Robert Morris pleads guilty

Robert Morris, an American televangelist and founder of Gateway Church in Texas, pleaded guilty in 2025 to charges related to child sexual abuse, according to court records.

Morris, who had previously served as a member of former President Donald Trump’s evangelical executive advisory board, resigned from his position at Gateway Church in 2024 following public allegations of abuse.

Gateway Church, based in Southlake, Texas, is one of the largest megachurches in the United States. Morris had led the church since its founding and was a prominent figure in evangelical circles.

Authorities confirmed that the charges stemmed from incidents involving a minor. Details of the case were made public prior to his resignation, prompting internal and external responses within the church community.

Following the allegations, Morris stepped down from his leadership role, and church officials announced a transition in leadership. The organization stated it was cooperating with authorities during the investigation.

Morris’s connection to national politics included his role on an evangelical advisory board formed during Donald Trump’s presidency, where he participated in outreach to religious communities.

The case concluded with Morris entering a guilty plea in 2025. Further legal proceedings addressed sentencing and related matters.