- Pastor William Kumuyi has said he will not hand over Deeper Life Church to any of his biological sons, stressing that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to him.
- He cited biblical examples, including Peter, Paul and John, to support his position that church leadership should not be inherited through family ties.
Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, has stated that none of his biological sons will inherit the leadership of the church, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to him.
Speaking on the issue of church succession, Kumuyi said he does not have the authority to hand over the church to any family member because it is not his personal property.
“The reason why I will never hand over Deeper Life church to any of my biological sons is because the church doesn’t belong to me. It’s Jesus’ church. Nobody has the right to hand it over to his son,” he said.
The respected cleric referenced key figures in early Christianity, noting that leadership of the church was not passed down through family lines.
“Peter did not hand over to his son, Apostle Paul had no son or wife, and John did not hand over the church to his sons,” Kumuyi added.
His remarks come amid ongoing conversations about succession in religious organizations, particularly concerns over leadership being transferred to family members in some ministries.
Kumuyi maintained that the church belongs to Christ and that decisions regarding its leadership should be guided by biblical principles rather than family relationships.
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