Ousted megachurch pastor starts new ministry after child sex abuse scandal

Brady Boyd launches services in Colorado Springs after being forced out over Robert Morris' abuse cover-up

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Brady Boyd, the former senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, is launching a new ministry in the same city after being ousted last year for misleading his congregation about what he knew regarding the child sex abuse scandal involving Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church in Texas. Despite the fallout, Boyd claims he is still "called to pastor" and is starting weekly services, though he insists this is not a new church plant.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing challenges churches face in dealing with allegations of abuse by prominent leaders, as well as the difficulty in regaining trust after a major scandal. It also raises questions about whether leaders implicated in cover-ups should be allowed to continue in ministry.

The details

Brady Boyd became the senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs in 2007 after serving at Gateway Church in Texas, where founder Robert Morris was later accused of sexually abusing a child. In 2024, it became clear that Boyd had misled his congregation about what he knew regarding Morris' abuse. The New Life Church board of elders asked Boyd to resign, citing a "broken trust." Shortly after, Boyd launched a new faith-based organization called Psalm 68 Ministries, and is now starting weekly services in Colorado Springs, though he claims this is not a new church plant.

  • In 2007, Brady Boyd became senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs.
  • In 2024, Cindy Clemishire accused Gateway Church founder Robert Morris of sexually abusing her as a child.
  • In June 2025, the New Life Church board of elders asked Brady Boyd to resign, citing inaccurate statements he made to the congregation.
  • In July 2025, shortly after his resignation, Boyd launched Psalm 68 Ministries.
  • In March 2026, Boyd announced he would be starting weekly services in Colorado Springs.

The players

Brady Boyd

The former senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs who is now launching a new ministry in the same city after being forced out over his handling of the Robert Morris child sex abuse scandal.

Robert Morris

The founder of Gateway Church in Texas who was accused of sexually abusing a child and later pleaded guilty to felony charges.

Cindy Clemishire

The individual who came forward in 2024 accusing Robert Morris of sexually abusing her when she was a child.

New Life Church

The Colorado Springs church where Brady Boyd was the senior pastor before being forced to resign.

Trinity Fellowship Church

The church in Amarillo, Texas that Boyd said his new Psalm 68 Ministries would be operating under the authority of.

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What they’re saying

“We believe we are still called to pastor in Colorado Springs. We received this mandate 18 years ago, and the calling has only grown stronger.”

— Brady Boyd

“Everyone in my trusted circle of pastors and advisers agrees wholeheartedly that I am qualified for ministry.”

— Brady Boyd

What’s next

It remains to be seen whether Boyd's new ministry efforts in Colorado Springs will gain traction, given the trust issues stemming from his handling of the Robert Morris scandal.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges churches face in dealing with allegations of abuse by prominent leaders, as well as the difficulty in regaining trust after a major scandal. It also raises questions about whether leaders implicated in cover-ups should be allowed to continue in ministry.