The Roys Report

Did Jimmy Evans & Brady Boyd Know Robert Morris Was a Pedophile?

Jun 19, 2025
In this discussion, Brady Boyd, senior pastor at New Life Church, delves into troubling allegations surrounding Robert Morris, highlighting the complexities of accountability within church leadership. The conversation unveils contradictions in Morris's narrative and scrutinizes the church's response to past abuse claims. Boyd emphasizes the pressing need for transparency, examining the challenges of trust amidst serious accusations. He also reflects on the emotional toll of personal crises while navigating these public controversies, advocating for justice within the evangelical community.
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INSIGHT

Abuse Was Open Secret

  • Robert Morris' sexual abuse of Cindy Clemeshire was an open secret among many church leaders for nearly two decades.
  • Multiple pastors and elders knew about the abuse but stayed silent, enabling the cover-up.
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Jimmy Evans' False Timeline

  • Jimmy Evans falsely claimed he only joined Gateway's governing board in 2018.
  • Records show he was an elder since at least 2005, contradicting his denial.
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Elders Knew in 2005

  • In 2005 Gateway elders were fully informed about Morris's past abuse of a then-child Cindy Clemeshire.
  • This indicates church leadership had direct knowledge yet failed to act appropriately.
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