Daystar co-founder and president Joni Lamb's funeral arrangements have drawn backlash over the choice of church. Lamb died at 65 and an official cause of death was not shared, though Daystar noted she had suffered a back injury and health matters had complicated for her.
Daystar announced her funeral plans on a social media post, inviting the public to a memorial service at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, on May 18th.
However, the choice of Gateway Church has raised eyebrows, particularly given its past association with former pastor Robert Morris, who was recently released from jail for child sex abuse.
Joshua Simone of the Torn Curtain ministry questioned the choice, asking 'Who thought it was a good idea to hold Joni Lamb's memorial service at Gateway Church?'
Several people defended the move, citing the church's current leadership and the fact that it was Lamb's home church.
Gateway Church is trying to leave the Robert Morris chapter behind, having recently ended a legal fight with Morris over a multimillion-dollar retirement package.
