Pastor Robert Morris began to plan a Bible-based, evangelistic church in Southlake, Texas on September 16, 1999. Gateway Church’s first service was held on Easter morning, April 23, 2000, at the Hilton Hotel in Grapevine. About 180 people attended the service. Since the church began in 2000, the church has grown to more than 39,000 active members. He is featured on the daily television program The Blessed Life and hosts Worship & the Word on radio stations across America. He serves as chairman of the board of The King’s University.
