Brady Boyd, Robert Morris, and the Scandal Rocking New Life Church: What the Church Knew—and When

By Jason Lupo | Spiritual Insurgency

The walls are closing in on a decades-long church scandal that implicates some of the most prominent leaders in American evangelicalism. At the center? Pastor Brady Boyd of New Life Church in Colorado Springs and Pastor Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas—now under fire following his recent arrest for sexually abusing a minor.

In a revealing interview with Julie Roys, veteran investigative journalist and founder of The Roys Report, we unpack the shocking truth behind what may be one of the most egregious cover-ups in modern church history.

The Allegations: A Decades-Long Cover-Up

Julie Roys has spent years documenting abuse and corruption within megachurch systems. Her latest investigation reveals that multiple leaders at New Life Church, including Brady Boyd and members of the 2007 pastoral search committee, were aware of serious allegations against Robert Morris long before he was installed as an overseer.

The victim, Cindy Clemishire, was just 12 years old when Morris began abusing her. Her sister, Karen Black, claims she warned church leaders in 2007, presenting them with evidence, photographs, and a firsthand account of the abuse.

Yet, despite this, Brady Boyd was hired—and Robert Morris was placed in spiritual authority over the 15,000-member congregation.

What Did Brady Boyd Know?

Brady Boyd insists he was unaware of the abuse at the time of his hiring. But evidence says otherwise.

• An email from 2007 sent directly to Boyd’s personal address details a meeting among Gateway elders acknowledging the abuse.

• A 2011 email warning of the impending public scandal was addressed to Boyd and fellow New Life pastor Lance Coles.

• Boyd admits he received these emails but claims he never saw them, calling 2007 a “crazy time.”

Julie Roys and others are calling this what it is: implausible denial.

“You don’t install a known pedophile as an overseer and get a pass by saying you didn’t open the email.” — Aaron Lujan

Evangelical Industrial Complex: Power, Money, and Silence

Why did no one speak up? Roys points to what she calls the Evangelical Industrial Complex—an entrenched system of money, influence, and unaccountable leadership across American megachurches, publishing houses, and conference circuits.

Morris’s financial empire includes multi-million-dollar homes and a media footprint that spans the globe. It’s a lucrative machine that doesn’t welcome whistleblowers.

But now, that machine is unraveling. And Boyd is caught in its gears.

Where’s the Accountability?

New Life Church has not yet called for a third-party investigation, despite mounting public pressure. Two executive pastors—Brian Newburg and Lance Coles—remain in leadership, even though evidence shows they had prior knowledge.

According to 1 Timothy 5:20, “Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that others may take warning.” This isn’t gossip. It’s biblical accountability.

What Happens Now?

The future of Brady Boyd and New Life Church rests in the hands of its members. Julie Roys urges them to demand transparency, call for independent investigations, and withhold financial support until justice is pursued.

“Stop giving. Stop tithing if you believe your church is covering up sexual misconduct.” — Jason Lupo

This story is not about vengeance. It’s about protecting future victims, restoring integrity to the Church, and exposing a corrupt system that has hurt too many for too long.

Final Thoughts: A Time for Spiritual Insurgency

The Church must stop protecting reputations and start defending the vulnerable. Jesus overturned tables—not to disrupt peace, but to restore purity in the house of God.

It’s time for the American church to do the same.

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