World Book of Records honours Pastor Kumuyi for global impact
August 2, 2026 5:20 pm
FILE: Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has been recognised by the World Book of Records, London, for his contributions to education, humanitarian service and global outreach.
Kumuyi disclosed this in a post on his official X handle on Sunday, where he shared an inclusion letter issued by the organisation.
“I received an Inclusion Letter from the World Book of Records, London, @WBRLONDON. Humbled by this recognition, my focus remains unchanged: winning souls for Christ.
“Through five years of #GCK, God enabled us to reach over 50 million lives and see more than 900,000 saved. All glory to God alone!” he wrote.
The inclusion letter, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the World Book of Records, Santosh Shukla, confirmed Kumuyi’s recognition in the organisation’s Excellence (E1) category.
According to the letter, the recognition was awarded for his “outstanding contributions to education, academic excellence, visionary leadership, global outreach initiatives, humanitarian service, and community development, impacting millions of lives across continents through faith-based leadership, educational advancement, and international social empowerment programmes.”
The organisation described the E1 category as one reserved for individuals with exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields.
“The E1 category is designated to honour and recognize exceptional achievements, distinguished service, or notable contributions in various fields. The recognition spans academic, professional, social, and humanitarian efforts.
“Awardees are acknowledged for their dedication, leadership, or impact, thereby setting benchmarks of excellence and motivating future generations to emulate their accomplishments,” the letter stated.
The World Book of Records said it was pleased to honour Kumuyi and wished him continued success.
Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi and founder and Chancellor of Anchor University, Lagos.
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