Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Christian Life Ministry, has urged fellow clergymen to refrain from financially exploiting their congregants under the pretext of encouraging them to sow seeds for financial prosperity.
During a sermon at a Christian meeting on Friday, October 18, Kumuyi emphasized that the primary role of church leaders should be to provide assistance and solutions to their members' needs rather than to take advantage of them financially. He criticized the practice of encouraging donations from vulnerable individuals, particularly widows, who may not have the means to give.
He stated, “Elijah added value to the people who were in need, including those who couldn’t repay him. That is what the anointing should do in our lives. We should be lifting those who are down, helping the poor.”
Kumuyi highlighted a troubling trend where some preachers exploit the trust of their congregants by urging them to make substantial financial contributions, often promising that God will return their investment many times over. He pointed out the detrimental impact this has on individuals who are already struggling, particularly widows who may give away their last resources in hope of a blessing.
He lamented the growing wealth gap between church leaders and their congregations, saying, “The preachers of today are getting richer at the expense of the members of their church. This ought not to be.”
Kumuyi called for accountability among church leaders and urged them to focus on uplifting their members rather than enriching themselves. He invoked the example of Elisha, who provided for the needs of suffering widows, as a model for how clergy should serve their communities.
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