Nearly one year after Gateway Church’s founding pastor resigned in disgrace amid allegations of child sex abuse, the church has appointed a new senior pastor.
Daniel Floyd and his wife, Tammie, will be leaving their roles as senior pastors of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a church they founded, to take the helm at Gateway.
Robert Morris, the founding pastor of Gateway, resigned in June 2024 from the Texas multisite megachurch after allegations came to light that he had sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s.
Morris was in his early 20s during the time of the alleged abuse. He now also faces criminal charges in Oklahoma, where the alleged abuse occurred, and he could face up to 100 years in prison if convicted.
In a video statement, Gateway Church elder Tra Willbanks said that Daniel Floyd was selected to succeed Morris after “a lot of prayer.”
“For us, this isn’t just a new assignment,” said Daniel Floyd in a video message in which he appeared alongside Tammie. “It’s a sacred calling.”
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“Twenty years ago, we had the privilege of planting Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It has been the honor of our lives to shepherd that community,” Floyd continued. “So when we say this next season is a calling, we don’t take that lightly, and we mean it with all of our hearts.”
Floyd explained that over the course of five months, he and Tammie “walked closely with the elders here at Gateway—leaders we deeply honor.”
“We’ve also sought the counsel of godly mentors and spiritual oversight,” said Floyd. “But most importantly, we’ve leaned into the voice of the Holy Spirit. And with full confidence, we can say God has called us here.”
Tammie added, “We carry that calling with reverence. It is a sacred trust, and we’re ready to step into it with faith, humility, and incredible expectation.”
