‘Are You Tired of Me?’, Kumuyi To Members On Succession

General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has firmly cautioned members against what he described as “subtle agitations” regarding his succession, stressing that no one can compel him to step aside.

The remarks were highlighted in a report shared by Instablog, in which the 83-year-old cleric addressed the congregation during a Bible study session. At one point, he asked, “Are you tired of me?”a question that drew a loud “Nooo” from the audience.

Kumuyi criticised comments made by an unnamed young preacher who reportedly said twice that “there is no leadership without a successor.” Responding to that, he stated: “I felt that was too much, more so since your father is still here. God will give a successor at His own time.”

Using biblical references to reinforce his stance, the revered preacher declared, “You are not going to fight your shepherd, your pilot. I reject any member of the church, whether you are a worker, choir member, or security person, who tries to control me. I won’t even take that from my wife because I am the head of the home I stand where I stand and nobody will put me under pressure.”

He urged members not to weaken his resolve or mission, adding: “Don’t try to kill my conviction. It will only make me resist you, I will keep on telling you that under your resistance until I go.”

While acknowledging that he often allows many gifted members to preach, Kumuyi stressed that succession “is in the hands of God.” He continued, “If God gives you a pastor that is still very active at this age… and you are asking for a successor, it makes me think you are tired of seeing me around. You don’t want to make me feel I’m imposing myself on you.”

Kumuyi concluded with a firm note: “When the time comes, God will choose a man after His own heart. Don’t try to drive me away, even though I know you cannot.”