Who is Pastor Robert Morris?
Pastor Robert Morris, born on July 29, 1961, is a former American televangelist who founded Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, in 2000. Under his leadership, the church grew to over 71,000 active members across multiple campuses in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and his television program reached audiences in more than 190 countries. However, in 2024, Morris resigned as senior pastor of Gateway Church following allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage girl in the 1980s. The allegations led to significant repercussions, including public condemnation from prominent Christian author Rick Warren and the removal of Morris’s programming from Daystar Television Network.
Age
As of 2024, Pastor Robert Morris is 63 years old. He was born on July 29, 1961, in Marshall, Texas, United States.
Height
Pastor Robert Morris has an average height of 5 feet 11 inches, which is about 1.83 meters.
Education
He attended two Southern Baptist colleges but did not complete any degrees. In 2023, East Texas Baptist University awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. Driven by his dedication to faith and ministry, he founded Gateway Church, a megachurch in Southlake, Texas, in 2000.
Family
Margaret Morris, Robert’s older sister, was born in England and had five children with her husband before passing away in North Carolina. His younger sister, Ellen Morris, also married and had two children, but she died at the age of 45. Additionally, Robert supported his younger half-brother, Thomas, who later became a partner in Robert’s shipping business.
Wife and Children
Pastor Robert Morris is married to Debbie Morris, and they have been together for 44 years. They have one daughter and two sons, all of whom are married, and they have nine grandchildren. Their children, James and Elaine, are pastors who are actively involved in the ministry at Gateway Church, which Robert and Debbie co-founded in 2000. Despite the recent scandal, their family legacy is still closely tied to their commitment to faith and community.
Career
In the late 1970s, Pastor Robert Morris served as a youth evangelist at the Hi-Way 80 Rescue Mission in Longview, Texas. He and his wife, Debbie, founded Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, in 2000, which, as of 2024, has 25,800 weekly attendees across various locations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Morris has authored several books, including The Blessed Life, Dream to Destiny, The God I Never Knew, and Grace, Period. He also hosts a radio show, Worship & the Word with Pastor Robert, which reaches over 6,800 cities, and a television program broadcast in 190 countries. Morris studied at East Texas Baptist College and the Criswell Center for Biblical Studies.
Net worth
Pastor Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, has made a substantial impact spiritually and financially, with an estimated net worth of $118 million as of 2024.