Pastor William Kumuyi, the founder of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his decision to allow Muslim clerics to speak from his pulpit during a church conference.
During his sermon at the Change Makers International (CMI) conference, held at the General Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Pastor Kumuyi clarified his reasoning behind the decision, which has sparked considerable debate on social media.
In a now-viral video, Pastor Kumuyi explained that the event took place in a stadium, rather than within the confines of a church building. This setting, he suggested, warranted a more flexible approach. He stated, “People were asking, Pastor WF, what are you looking at, look at that man having his cap on. Yes, we are in the stadium, we are not in the church building, and so I do not have to challenge him, he has his cap on.”
Pastor Kumuyi’s decision reflects his understanding of the different context provided by the stadium venue, suggesting a more inclusive atmosphere for the interfaith dialogue that occurred during the conference.
