A Nigerian man identified as Charles Kay Anyabuike has sparked reactions online after calling out Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, over his past teachings on wealth, luxury and worldly possessions.
‘If There’s a Heaven, Pastor Kumuyi Will Not Enter It’
Anyabuike made the remarks in a Facebook post, where he questioned whether Kumuyi would enter heaven based on what he described as the standards the cleric previously set for members of his church.
“If there’s a heaven, Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life church will not enter it. And I say it with my full chest and understanding,” Anyabuike wrote.
‘Members Lived in Poverty’
He alleged that many Deeper Life members in the 1980s and 1990s lived in poverty because they followed teachings which, according to him, discouraged the pursuit and enjoyment of material possessions.
“Many of his church members at that time sold or destroyed their televisions and gold jewelry because Kumuyi said it would take them to hell fire,” he claimed.
Anyabuike further alleged that some members rejected job opportunities and businesses because they believed such activities could affect their chances of making heaven.
‘Today, Pastor Kumuyi Flies Around the World’
The Facebook user then compared what he described as Kumuyi’s earlier teachings with the lifestyle he believes the cleric now enjoys.
“Today, Pastor Kumuyi flies round the world in first class jets and cruises the streets in limousines enjoying the life he denied his church members. How can he enter heaven?” he wrote.
He argued that Kumuyi should be judged by the same standards he allegedly taught his followers.
“Kumuyi will not enter heaven because God will judge him by what he teaches and the standard he set for his church members,” Anyabuike stated.
Criticism Comes After Oyedepo’s Recent Visit
Anyabuike’s criticism comes shortly after a highly publicised meeting between Kumuyi and Bishop David Oyedepo at the Global Crusade with Kumuyi in Ota, Ogun State.
Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, made a surprise appearance at the crusade on August 29, 2026, where he shared the platform with Kumuyi and delivered a message on salvation.
During the event, Oyedepo described Kumuyi as a “sage” and praised the impact of his ministry over the years. He also said he attended the crusade because “honour must be given to whom honour is due.”
Kumuyi, in turn, welcomed Oyedepo as his “dear friend and fellow servant of God” and described his presence as a joyful moment of fellowship.
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