Texas pastor explains why he wants Gateway Church to tell the truth about Robert Morris' allegations
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Published 2024-07-19
Stephen LeBlanc, who is now senior pastor of the Sherman Bible Church, said he feels betrayed by Morris and doesn't believe Gateway is taking responsibility for its now-former leader's alleged actions.
Morris resigned from Gateway last month after Cindy Clemishire said he had sexually assaulted her for years, beginning when she was 12 years old in the 1980s.
In a statement Wednesday night, a Gateway spokesperson said: "The sexual abuse of Cindy as a child by Robert Morris is unfathomable."
"The elders are committed to finding the truth and holding people accountable," the spokesperson said. "Regrettably, prior to June 14, the current elders did not have all the facts."
LeBlanc, who said he had known Morris since the late 80s and accepted a job as a pastor at Gateway in 2011, said he had no idea the details of Morris' alleged sexual assault, despite Morris' frequent invocation of his past "immorality."
"It never in a thousand years would’ve crossed my mind to say 'Let me ask you, Robert, what was the age of this person?'" LeBlanc said. "It was always framed as indiscretion with a young lady. And when I hear young lady, I don’t think 12-year-old. I don’t think anybody does."
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All Comments (21)
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Wow. God bless this man for speaking out and for standing for what is right.
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"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free" Thank you pastor for your integrity 🙏
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Finally!!! Someone standing in scripture and morals….Seeing how they didn’t handle that situation just biblically disqualifying that security guard from service…..I also appreciate dispelling the prosperity “gospel”….
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I love your closing remarks! This is what we need in the church.
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Excellent explanation. Thank you Mr. LeBlanc for speaking the truth in love. You speak with authority and humbleness at the same time. You have a gift from God to do so. Many blessings
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I have experienced something similar. Have lost ALL trust in men, including Christian men….shared with a Christian woman, she supported the perpetrator. I do not desire to be part of a church. Thankfully, I have not lost my rock-solid faith in God and His Truth.
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Wow! Wonderful interview. Pastor you are spot on in everything. Thank you for speaking up!
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This was an excellent interview. Thank you!
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After Robert was found out, he only took 1 month off for restoration. Not 2 years as Shady Grove had told Cindy’s parents. That’s in Robert’s book.
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Thank you for speaking out. It is a blessing to have Godly Christian leaders who are willing to speak up for those who have been victimized. The Holy Spirit is a spirit of power and of truth!
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There is no way all of the elders didn't know. They are not only ignorant and unwise in the scriptures, they are complicit in crime. True repentance leads to reconciliation which Robert and Cindy do not have. “But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning” I Timothy 5:20
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Wfaa so glad you are continuing to give this story coverage and give us new updates. Thank you❣️
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God bless him for speaking and telling the truth, the biblical truth. And for speaking out.
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EXCELLENT interview. This pastor has a heart for Almighty God and his Lord Jesus. Very courageous.
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Pride cometh before a fall. Poor Cindy. She has to live with the repercussions of that awful abuse for the rest of her life.
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“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things." Matthew 23:23
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Good interview, left that church several years ago. The RM "hero* pastor was a turn off and RM put himself as the "hero"
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Thank you Pastor
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Wfaa so glad you are continuing to give this story coverage and give us new updates. Thank you❣️WFAA what is date this interview was done? I'm only seeing date posted on YouTube
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Wow! Well asked and well said! I just stumbled upon this interview & stayed! What a Godly man.
