“When I was in my early twenties, I was involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady in a home where I was staying.
“God is bigger than all of that.”CNN has sought comment from, Morris and Gateway Church, as well as Clemishire and her attorney.
In a statement to WFAA, Gateway Church said Morris underwent a two-year “restoration process” after a “moral failure” in his twenties.
“Pastor Robert has been open and forthright about a moral failure he had over 35 years ago when he was in his twenties and prior to him starting Gateway Church.
Morris’ son, James Morris, will take over senior pastor duties in 2025 with the elder Morris remaining a primary speaker on weekends, according to the church’s website.
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