Pastor Kumuyi Explains Why Deeper Life Church Will Never Celebrate Christmas, Labels It “Idolatrous”

Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, clarified that the church does not celebrate Christmas, describing the holiday as having "idolatrous backgrounds." In a resurfaced video, he emphasized that Deeper Life’s year-end gatherings are strictly “December Retreats” for spiritual renewal and warned against introducing what he termed "Mystery Babylon" traditions into the church. The preacher explained that the church’s stance is based on biblical worship principles, and has remained unchanged since its founding. Social media reactions to the statement have been mixed, with some questioning traditional practices and others supporting his view.