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A Texas megachurch entrenched in scandal has seen a significant dip in attendance in recent weeks.

Gateway Church has seen a mass exodus after its founder, Robert Morris, resigned in June after admitting to engaging in “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s. Separately this week, the church’s executive pastor Kemtal Glasgow was fired because of a “moral failure.”

Amid the controversies, the church – which usually sees 100,000 people for its weekend services – has seen a 17 percent to 19 percent decrease in attendance at services, a church spokesperson told CNN.

The Independent has reached out to the church for comment.

In the immediate aftermath of the allegations against Morris, a protest erupted outside of the Southlake church.

Texas megachurch Gateway Church has seen a …

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