William Kumuyi

William Folorunso Kumuyi is a prominent Nigerian Christian leader, evangelist, and author. He is internationally recognized as the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, one of the largest Pentecostal denominations globally. **Early Life and Education** Kumuyi was born in 1941 in Ogun State, Nigeria, into a strict Anglican Christian home. Despite his religious upbringing, he reportedly lost interest in the church during secondary school after his principal taught atheism. He attended the University of Ibadan, where he studied mathematics. He continued his education at the University of Lagos, also studying mathematics. He became a born-again Christian on Sunday, April 5, 1964, at the age of 23. **Career Progression and Ministry** In 1973, while teaching mathematics at the University of Lagos, Kumuyi began a small Bible study group with 15 students. This group served as the initial foundation for his ministry. In 1975, Kumuyi was expelled from the Apostolic Faith Church for preaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He continued his independent ministry, which formally became the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) in 1982. Under his leadership, the DCLM expanded rapidly, establishing a global presence with affiliations reported to be over 800,000 members as of 2005. **Major Achievements and Notable Works** Kumuyi is known for his emphasis on holiness, personal righteousness, and scriptural teachings. His ministry has focused on mass evangelism, global crusades, and publishing numerous Christian literature works. Notable publications include: * *Have Compassion on Them* (1991) * *The Spirit Controlled Family* (1996) * *The Lord's Prayer* (1997) * *The Truly Liberated Woman* (2000)**Current Status** As the General Superintendent, Pastor Kumuyi continues to lead the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, regularly delivering sermons, hosting international revival events, and providing strategic direction for the global church network. His messages frequently address themes of revival, holiness, and the necessity of believers embracing modern approaches while maintaining biblical integrity in their ministry.