Pastor Kumuyi Explains Why None of His Sons Will Inherit Deeper Life Church

Pastor Kumuyi has explained why none of his sons will inherit Deeper Life Church.

NewsRain Nigeria reports that Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has dismissed speculations that he may eventually hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological sons, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to him.

Speaking during a recent church programme, Kumuyi addressed rumours about succession within the church, stating that some people had been searching for information about his children in anticipation of a possible family transfer of leadership.

“Many people were speculating: Is he going to hand over the church to his son? Some were searching for his first son and searching for his second son, asking where they are and where they live,” he said.

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The renowned cleric stressed that the church is not a personal possession that can be inherited by family members.

“You see, he’s not going to hand over the church. Well, it’s not his church. Jesus said, ‘Upon this rock, I will build my church.’ Jesus said it is His church. It’s not Peter’s church. It’s nobody’s church,” Kumuyi declared.

According to him, no church leader has the right to transfer ownership or leadership of Christ’s church to a biological child simply because of family ties.

“It’s the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and nobody has the right to hand it over to his son,” he added.

Drawing examples from biblical figures, Kumuyi noted that key leaders of the early Christian church did not pass on spiritual leadership to their descendants.

“Peter did not hand over the church to his son. Paul did not hand over the church to his son. John did not hand over the church to his son,” he said.

The Deeper Life founder further emphasised that the focus of believers should remain on advancing God’s kingdom rather than on personalities or family succession.

He stated that those who stood firm in the Christian faith were committed to the kingdom of God, which, according to scripture, “is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

Kumuyi concluded by expressing his commitment to God’s will regarding the future leadership of the church.

“I was not about to hand that over to any son. The will of the Lord be done in Jesus’ name,” he said.