Willzkid:
Ade, you see this is neither extravagant nor immodest, except in the eyes of some folks here who are more "deeper than kumuiyi"..
I love the deeper life church especially their stance on holiness, and personal relationship with God, but the "holier-than-thou" attitude of some members leaves much to be desired
I am strongly of the opinion that Pastor Kumuiyi is a genuine man of God with good intentions, but most of his members tend to read his words like letter without understanding the spirit behind it thereby giving room to the extreme interpretations that are rife therein.
Kenneth Hagin once noted that today's Christians find it hard to stay in the midway without compromising the faith or falling into the ditch of extremism and/or judgementalism- moderation being key here.

funkybaby:
You aint seeing no double!

the wedding gown is ''see through/lacy'' above the chest region. lol

.NET:
Deeper Life has really changed o and I thank God for them. I was born in this Church. My father was a State Pastor in charge of the then Imo State (consisting of Imo, Abia & parts of Ebonyi). My mom was one Choir girl that time. I'm talking of early 1980s. Kumuyis were very close to us then, maybe 'cos of Popsi's position in the church.

When they got married, they were not allowed to take pictures. Momsi told me she wore one skirt and blouse (you know the type that has 'gada' at the loin area...lol). She was not permitted to wear Wedding Gown.

She also said Popsi wore just Shirt+Tie, Trouser and Sandals (I think that would considered weird by today's Fashion Standards). He was by policy not allowed to wear Suit (especially since he was the State Pastor). Even his friends were not allowed to take pictures on that wedding day - cos pictures were seen as 'Worldliness' - hahahaha.

We had enough money to buy a TV then (even if say na Black+White sef), but we couldnt because of the fear of suspension or even expulsion from the church. It (TV) was usually called "The Devil's Box". Years later after we left Deeper, one day I saw a Suit in my popsi's wardrobe, the first thought I had was that he had backsliden...hahahaha.

I am happy to see John Kumuyi's wedding in good colour (we used to be friends as kids - oh those days!). His wedding pictures are a clear departure from the primitive doctrines of the 1980s that we observed with utmost reverence n Deeper Life. even up till now, my momsi no dey perm her hair. She still carry the Deeper Life mentality (even though we left Deeper in 1987).

However, one thing is certain about the Kumuyis and Deeper Life. They don't compromise about sin o. If you meddle with sin (no matter how small), they will tell you to your face o - that one I confirm am. If you refuse to repent, mehn, na expulsion o. - no be joke o.

That man is truly a man of God. I was a kid then, but I know his strong stance on wrongdoing. Even my Parents dey respect (abi na fear sef) the guy called Kumuyi. The man no be Prosperity Preacher o - unlike some new breed people (I no call anybody name o).

.NET

dare2think:

I know, he was a normal boy with 'worldly' traits, can't fault him on
that. It was the Tv issue that got me. They had Tv when majority of the
members were allergic to it becuase his dad may have instructed them.
And yea, he used to be ..erm fat.

chris51: This is hypocrisy of the highest order. Deeper life members are subjected to wearing china whites when they wed while the founder's son's bride is wearing a lovely wedding gown.
Their members should shine their eyes & not be subjected to such ridiculous outfits they wear as wedding gowns.
Imagine the use of limo by Kumuyi's son, their preaching is "do as I say, not as I do"
God is watching them

chizel:
@olowoTee,we are not trying to judge or conclude here about who will enter heaven or not but then I want you to cast your mind to the bible about what Christ refer to as hypocrisy,the bible also state that anyone who could not be able to take care of his family is an unbeliever,what am saying in essence is that doctrines of the church should not be made for some people and not for all,if there is anybody who should show the world where the deeper life stands in doctrine,that person should be pastor kumuyi and his household,eventhough a pastors son must not be judged on the conditition that his father is a pastor,but then if other members of the church should strictly adhere to the doctrines of the church as being teached by pastor kummuyi himself,I don't see the reason why it should be the pastors son that will violet such doctrines and his father the teacher and preacher of the doctrine should endorse of it,bcs for to have appeared in the pictures of the wedding shows that he was not against the wedding and all it's contents.again need I remind you that prophet Eli was a rightous man before God,but then he was not spared of the wrath of God on the day that God visited his children for their sins.if deeper life has decided that it's time for them to do away with some of their doctrines,they should come out openly and say it instead of telling us that eventhough all animals are equal,there are ones that are more equal than others,which is double standerd.the major problem the Christendoms in Nigeria are having today is the issue of not seeing anything bad in what our different churches do eventhough it runs foul of what the church preaches but will be in a haste to condemn the other which the person is not a member forgetting that Christ prayed that he wished that his body should be one,and Christendom is that body of Christ which our lord prayed that he should be one.a word is enough for the wise

dare2think:

I know, he was a normal boy with 'worldly' traits, can't fault him on
that. It was the Tv issue that got me. They had Tv when majority of the
members were allergic to it becuase his dad may have instructed them.

Vanneni: O that. I duno 4 dem o. BTW I'm good. How boutchyu gurl?

babyosisi: I rushed in to see her dressing
Chai
These people sef
See the way deeper life mandates their members to dress but Kumuyi's son is wedding and I see berra wedding gown makeup and earrings
Looks like the rules don't apply to the owners
The same way kumuyi married in a flash after his wife died but members have to wait on committees and years to go by before God approves the union

rati ken: Someone correct me if am wrong but I cannot see Pastor Kumuyi in any of the pictures. Maybe its too early to assume John had his consent. We need to hear the church's response to this before making assumptions. Besides, the write-up indicated the wedding was in a deeperlife church but omitted the location.
Personally, I think there is more to what i read. This man of God cannot boldly spearhead negations to long standing doctrines even if he is indifferent to John's position or disposition. Even he wants a change, I would not expect him to start it with his son.

I am only scared that this issue if not properly handled will negatively impact the youth of that church who still see things in black and white. The rebellion will be uncontrolled... and they might end up with wrong choices in a bid to negate the doctrines forced on them. No matter how we look at it, those doctrines have no negative impact on our societal values but the opposite might.

For the records, I disagree with lots of the doctrines.

nikkyshyne: I am doing great muffin

babyosisi: I rushed in to see her dressing
Chai
These people sef
See the way deeper life mandates their members to dress but Kumuyi's son is wedding and I see berra wedding gown makeup and earrings
Looks like the rules don't apply to the owners
The same way kumuyi married in a flash after his wife died but members have to wait on committees and years to go by before God approves the union

onyinye_nnenna: I joined naira land just now cos I want to comment on this wedding picture my parents are deeperlifers and b4 u have a weddn in this church u must go tru a committe calld marriage committe full of hypocrites some of d tinz am aware of is high heels shoes for the bride is a sin, she must ty turban infact dis days some sisters put ribbon on d turban to make it modern,u must not buy ready made gown meaning it must be (cut and sew) no cake u hold bible istead of flower as the bride and u knw so many rules n regulation that drives many young members away the worst tin now is the guys in the church go outside to get married in oda church cos I no blame dem den no fit differenciate btwn (young sisters and old sisters)LMAO....infact many rules if I begin dey write al of una go scatter laff chai dis is the complete opposite of their wedd....some members perish as a result of lack of understandn

onyinye_nnenna: I joined naira land just now cos I want to comment on this wedding picture my parents are deeperlifers and b4 u have a weddn in this church u must go tru a committe calld marriage committe full of hypocrites some of d tinz am aware of is high heels shoes for the bride is a sin, she must ty turban infact dis days some sisters put ribbon on d turban to make it modern,u must not buy ready made gown meaning it must be (cut and sew) no cake u hold bible istead of flower as the bride and u knw so many rules n regulation that drives many young members away the worst tin now is the guys in the church go outside to get married in oda church cos I no blame dem den no fit differenciate btwn (young sisters and old sisters)LMAO....infact many rules if I begin dey write al of una go scatter laff chai dis is the complete opposite of their wedd....some members perish as a result of lack of understandn

danny301:

What will you gain even if the whole members of Deeper Life deviate from their doctrine? Would that make you a better person if you aren't not one? I don't belong to Deeper but Pastor Kumuyi remains one Nigerian Pastor that i hold in high esteem because of what he stands for. People like Kumuyi and his Deeper Life Church are the reason why Christianity (Church) is still a little bit different from the entertainment industry in Nigeria today..... Pastor William Kumuyi and his Deeper Life Church deserve some credit for the role they played and are still playing in the Body of Christ (Church) in Nigeria.

Vanneni: I've heard Pastor Kumuyi say that he never instructed any one not to use TV. I'm guessin it's all those their state overseers that came up with that rule. I strongly believe Pastor Kumuyi isn't a pretender.