Pastor Kumuyi shares why he allowed Muslims wearing caps to speak on the pulpit at his conference

• Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has invited Muslim clerics to speak at his revolutionary Change Makers International conference.
• The initiative, launched to address Nigeria’s social and spiritual crises, has garnered attention for its innovative approach in uniting diverse faiths and tackling the nation’s deepest issues.
• The initiative, a non-denominational, non-tribal, and non-religious event, has hosted transformative conferences featuring a diverse group of pastors and Muslim clerics at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Elekahia, Port Harcourt.

Pastor William Kumuyi, the esteemed General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has courageously articulated his reasons for inviting Muslim clerics to participate in his innovative Change Makers International (CMI) conference.

This bold initiative, designed to confront Nigeria’s most urgent social and spiritual challenges, has garnered attention for its progressive approach to fostering unity among various faiths and addressing the nation’s most profound issues.

The initiative, which is non-denominational, non-tribal, and non-religious, is currently making headlines with its inaugural event at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Elekahia, Port Harcourt, where a diverse assembly of pastors and Muslim clerics have convened for a series of transformative discussions.

In a compelling sermon delivered during this historic conference, Pastor Kumuyi fervently elaborated on his pioneering choice to invite Muslim clerics to address his audience—a decision that has ignited considerable debate and intrigue.

In a recent video, Pastor Kumuyi underscored the essential need for Christians to regard followers of other faiths as true neighbors, advocating for a relationship that transcends mere tolerance to foster genuine, meaningful connections.

To illustrate his perspective, Pastor Kumuyi shared the significant symbolism behind his decision to allow Muslim clerics to speak from his pulpit. This action, which challenged conventional church practices, served as a bold affirmation of his dedication to inclusivity.

He further explained his choice to permit the clerics to wear their traditional caps while on the pulpit, a decision influenced by the fact that the conference was held in a stadium rather than within the confines of the church.

Pastor Kumuyi went on to assert that had the Muslim clerics invited him to wear their traditional caps, he would have gladly accepted the challenge, demonstrating unequivocally that he genuinely regards them as his neighbors.