Former Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris turns self in, bonds out of Osage County jail

Robert Preston Morris, a former pastor of Gateway Church in Texas, was booked and released on bond from the Osage County jail on Monday.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 11:20 am

By: Drake Johnson

TULSA, Okla. -

Robert Preston Morris, a former pastor of Gateway Church in Texas, was booked and released on bond from the Osage County jail on Monday.

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Morris is facing five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. Records show he posted a $50,000 bond and was released just after 8 a.m.

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The charges stem from accusations made by Cindy Clemishire, who claims Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982 when she was 12 years old.

Morris, 63, resigned from his church following these allegations. His attorney plans to enter a not guilty plea. If convicted, Morris could face up to 20 years in prison for each charge.

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Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Drake is a longtime Oklahoman, growing up in Owasso and graduating from OHS in 2016. When not covering the news, he enjoys watching the Sooners and OKC Thunder, plus spending time with family and friends in the state and traveling across the country.