Gateway Church (Texas)

Gateway Church
Service in 2011
Map
CountryUnited States
DenominationNon-denominational charismatic
Websitegatewaypeople.com
History
Founded23 April 2000 (Easter)
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Vacant

Gateway Church is a non-denominational, evangelical Christian multi-site megachurch based in Southlake, Texas, near Fort Worth.[1] As of 2023, it was ranked as the 9th largest in the United States, with attendance of 25,805.[2] In 2024, its founding pastor, Robert Morris, resigned after allegations of past sexual abuse of a minor.[3][4] Max Lucado, of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, became the interim teaching pastor, and Joakim Lundqvist of Sweden also has interim pastoral duties.[5][6]

  1. ^ Charlotte Stewart (November 13, 2010). "New building opens at Gateway Church". Longview News-Journal. p. C1.
  2. ^ "Outreach 100". Outreach. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Trivett, Abby. "BREAKING NEWS: Robert Morris Resigns as Pastor of Gateway Church". Charisma. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Hixenbaugh, Mike (June 18, 2024). "Pastor Robert Morris resigns from Gateway Church after child sex abuse allegation". NBC News. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Davisson, Matthew (July 26, 2024). "Well-known pastor Max Lucado set to take on new role at Gateway Church". CBS News. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Chavez, Nicole (August 29, 2024). "Texas megachurch faces exodus of worshippers after a sex abuse scandal set off a summer of turmoil". CNN. Retrieved August 30, 2024.