Deeper Life Member Hails Pastor Kumuyi’s Modification, Slams People Dragging Marriage Committee
- A Deeper Life member has reacted after Pastor Kumuyi modified the marriage rules of the church
- He clarified that rules were administrative, not biblical, urging members to separate tradition from God’s law
- The member, who hailed Kumuyi’s modification, also slammed those dragging the church’s marriage committee
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A member of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Anuoluwa Omogoye, has reacted to the announcement by its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, of modifications to two of the church’s long-standing marriage rules.
The revered cleric made these clarifications during the 2025 Global Family and Marriage Conference, monitored by Legit.ng on Sunday, August 31.
Source: Facebook
During his sermon, he lifted the six-month courtship rule and the ban on courtship visits, adding that a lady can visit her intended husband, but must be accompanied by an elder.
Deeper Life member reacts to Kumuyi’s modification
Anuoluwa, on her Facebook page, hailed pastor Kumuyi for “finally scattering the table” regarding courtship rules in the church.
She said in her post:
“God bless Baba Kumuyi, honestly! Kai, the wisdom this man carries ehn, it’s not ordinary oo, straight from the throne of grace. Every word just pierces heart and spirit. Single Pringles Association, it’s like Baba has finally scattered the table. No hiding place again oo. After today’s message, na to go and marry. No more excuses!”
However, she also slammed those dragging the marriage committees and netizens who took the sermon out of context.
She said:
“But everybody, let’s be calming down. Yes, pastor Kumuyi has clarified some of the things disturbing us. But right now, it’s getting out of hand. Bloggers are carrying fake news. People are posting without context. Some are already dragging the MC's in the mood. Dragging everything into the mud.
“People who don’t understand are shouting. People who have half-understanding are twisting the message. And the real message, the true point, is being lost in the noise. Let’s not be carried away. Papa Kumuyi’s clarification is not an endorsement for what is wrong.”
Source: Twitter
Reactions as Deeper Life member analyses modification
Theophilus Agena said:
"Really, this is a direct message from God, pastor kumuyi is a confirm wisdom guru, because the message is beyond marriage doctor either marriage counselors.God grant us the grace to achieve our goals."
Olufemi Grace Temitope said:
"That's social media for you. They'll help you add what wasn't there at initial, in other to perform their enterprise. Na their work be that."
Benita Ibitoye England said:
"I'm not a deeper life member but when I hear Papa Kumuyi, I pause. More Grace Papa."
Maryann Chukwu said:
"Your words are so profound and timely, let's indeed calm down and focus on the message."
Kumuyi sends powerful message to marriage commitee
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Pastor Kumuyi has warned Deeper Life’s marriage committees against rigid rules, stressing that such practices are pushing members away.
He clarified that the marriage committee is a church creation for guidance, not a biblical institution, and should not exercise undue authority.
Kumuyi urged members to prioritise God’s Word over man-made rules, emphasising that only the law of God leads to heaven.
Source: Legit.ng
