A familiar face, Preacher Bob, as many lovingly called him, was standing in the pulpit. A man somewhat small in stature, older than I remember as a kid, was instead a giant that morning.

Gateway Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Southlake, Texas. Senior pastor Robert Morris resigned Tuesday after accusations surfaced that he molested a 12-year-old girl.

Even the logins still worked. Therefore, I call pastor Bob and tell him his computer is done. He says that’s great he will be here soon to get it. About 45 minutes later pastor Bob walks in.

"Pastor Bob," as he's known among supporters of the mission, has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and may have as little as six months to live.