Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has explained his decision to invite Muslim clerics to speak at his Change Makers International (CMI) conference.
This bold initiative, launched to address Nigeria’s most urgent social and spiritual crises, has gained attention for its daring approach in uniting diverse faiths to confront the nation’s most critical issues.
The non-denominational and non-religious event is currently making headlines with its inaugural conference at Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, where pastors and Muslim clerics have come together for a series of transformative discussions.
In a powerful sermon at this groundbreaking conference, Pastor Kumuyi passionately defended his decision to invite Muslim clerics to address his congregation—a move that has stirred both debate and intrigue. In the new video, Pastor Kumuyi stressed the importance of Christians seeing followers of other faiths as true neighbors, urging a shift from mere tolerance to meaningful connection.
To underscore his message, Pastor Kumuyi explained the profound symbolism of allowing Muslim clerics to speak from his pulpit. This act, challenging traditional church norms, demonstrated his strong commitment to inclusivity.
He explained his decision to allow the clerics to wear their caps on the pulpit, noting that the conference was held in a stadium, not within the sacred walls of the church. This choice reflected the event’s inclusive and open nature.
Pastor Kumuyi went even further, stating that if the Muslim clerics had challenged him to wear their traditional caps, he would have eagerly accepted, demonstrating his genuine commitment to viewing them as his neighbors.
Watch the video below;