Protesters gathered outside Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, on Saturday following the resignation of its founding pastor, Robert Morris, amid allegations of sexual abuse. Cindy Clemishire accused Morris of molesting her when she was 12 years old in the 1980s. The church held its first services since Morris' resignation, with some members engaging in heated exchanges with protesters. The church is also facing scrutiny over Morris' previous disclosure of an extramarital affair. Additional abuse claims have surfaced, though they do not involve Morris.
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Texas megachurch founder's previous disclosure of "extramarital affair" scrutinized after sexual assault accusation https://t.co/ZldtFVduok
Politicians are now calling for legislative changes following Pastor Robert Morris' resignation amid an accusation he sexually abused a 12-year-old in the 1980s. https://t.co/OSp9opALQq
A former member of Greater Grace church who was abused as a boy is staging a silent protest outside of the churchβs βhomecomingβ celebration that includes members from around the world. More on his story later; catch up on our series here https://t.co/T43SUw06hQ https://t.co/uOuAvfmjGj
The move comes after the founder of a Texas megachurch resigned following sexual abuse allegations. https://t.co/IQoxgZSOVt
A group of protesters gather outside of Gateway Church days after senior pastor resigned amid sexual abuse allegations https://t.co/P8NhA7FbkT
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Today, we attended a beautiful morning service at Dream City Church in Scottsdale. Thank you to the pastors and congregation members for letting us share an incredible day of worship with them. https://t.co/vUbNUmpbWG
A group of people, with signs in hand, gathered at the entrance of the Gateway Church in Southlake on Saturday in support of Cindy Clemishire, who says the former senior pastor molested her when she was 12 years old. https://t.co/3GelLHgbw5
Outside the church, protesters held signs supporting Morris' accuser and called on the church to protect children. Some got into heated exchanges with church members. https://t.co/SHWgXdHTyM