Gateway Church Fires Pastor Over Vague ‘Moral Failure’

Gateway Church has announced the departure of Executive Pastor Kemtal Glasgow, citing a “moral failure” that led to his request to step down and focus on his family. The church released a statement on Thursday, saying, “It recently came to light that Kemtal Glasgow had a moral failure so we’ve asked him to step down as a pastor at Gateway and devote time to his marriage and family.” The church emphasized its commitment to supporting Glasgow and his family during this transition.

Glasgow, who previously oversaw all Gateway campuses and gathering locations, had his biography removed from the church’s website. The church did not provide details about the nature of the “moral failure,” nor did it link it to the recent resignation of founder and longtime senior pastor Robert Morris. Morris stepped down in June after a woman alleged he sexually abused her from 1982 to 1987, when she was 12 years old. The church initially described Morris’s departure as due to an “inappropriate relationship” before clarifying that the incident involved child sexual abuse.

The church has faced a series of leadership departures attributed to vague “moral failure” claims. Last month, it reached an agreement with Morris’s son, James, and his wife, Bridgette, who stepped down from their positions. James had been set to assume leadership of Gateway Church in 2025. The church reiterated its dedication to integrity, stating, “At Gateway, it’s our deepest desire for every staff member to lead a life of integrity, both in their personal and professional lives.”

In July, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco terminated Tony Cammarota after he “confessed to church leadership of a moral failure.” Similarly, Josiah Anthony, lead pastor at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, resigned following allegations that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women via text and social media. These incidents highlight a pattern of leadership changes linked to unspecified moral concerns within North Texas congregations.

The church’s response to Glasgow’s departure underscores its emphasis on personal and professional integrity. While it did not elaborate on the specifics of Glasgow’s case, the statement reflects a broader trend of addressing moral failures within its leadership structure. The church expressed hope that its actions align with the biblical call to justice, mercy, and humble service, as seen in Micah 6:8.

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