Deeper Life Member Questions Netizens “Crying” Over Kumuyi's Modification of Church Marriage Laws

• A marriage counsellor has addressed people's reactions as Pastor Kumuyi modified the marriage rules of the church
• Kumuyi had clarified that rules were administrative, not biblical, urging members to separate tradition from God’s law
• The marriage coach, also a Deeper Life member, questioned people who were “crying” over the modification

A marriage counsellor and member of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Debby Airebanmen-Jedege, has slammed people over their reaction to the announcement by its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi.

Kumuyi made modifications to two of the church’s long-standing marriage rules during the 2025 Global Family and Marriage Conference, monitored by Legit.ng on Sunday, August 31.

During his sermon, he lifted the six-month courtship rule and the courtship visits ban, adding that a lady can visit her intended husband, but must be accompanied by an elder.

Marriage counsellor reacts to Kumuyi’s modification

On a Facebook group, Debby shared some screenshots of what people were saying about Kumuyi's clarifications.

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See the screenshots below:

She questioned netizens for their banters over what Kumiyi said, stating that some people wanted to tarnish his image.

Debby said in her post:

“Why are people crying over Baba's message? Shouldn't you visit the family of the person you want to marry before? Do you need someone to tell you? Did he say you should sleep over at the brother's house? What's the rave about?

“How do you go to the altar to exchange marriage vows with someone you don't know their people? Abeg, make una free my Papa jare! Some of you are just looking for means to tarnish his image. God no go gree for una.”

Reactions trail member's take on Kumuyi's modifications

Abel Susanna said:

"We the members understand what papa means leave others to their unbelief."

Aduma Blessing said:

"Why the trend? As if it's a new development or adjustment, this adjustment had been made since, and am really happy about it. God will help us."

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Terhemba Abur said:

"Today's message as well as questions and answers were preached some years back."

Obhaz Patrickz said:

"Let them say what they like, we that went to service we understand our father."

Pristine Erudite said:

"Bloggers are spreading nonsense but no shaking we wey Daddy talk to understand him."

Esther Nissy Nissy said:

I thank my GOD. Revelation chapter 22 vs I to the end

Mercy Daniel said:

This people get understanding problem nawao

Another member who reacted to the modifications hailed Pastor Kumuyi, stating that he had clarified an issue which disturbed youths in the church.

Kumuyi sends powerful message to marriage commitee

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Pastor Kumuyi has warned Deeper Life’s marriage committee 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.

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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