The yearly December Global Retreat and Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), hosted by the Deeper Life Bible Church, officially began on Friday, December 20, at the Deeper Life Conference Centre, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The highly anticipated event, which attracts thousands of faithful from around the globe, will run until December 25.
In a press briefing on Thursday, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the church, shared the significance of this year’s retreat, themed ‘Power for Present Possession’.
He stated: “There will be transformation, healing, deliverance, and miracles for everyone who connects with the Lord.
“This retreat has something special for every group—children, young adults, campus members, and adults. We have made arrangements to meet personal, spiritual, and professional needs.”
The retreat, traditionally held at the close of the year, is a time for reflection and renewal.
Pastor Kumuyi explained, “This is an opportunity to think about the past, assess the present, and prepare for the future. It is a time for transformation for individuals, churches, and the broader public.”
The event is broadcast globally, ensuring that participants from other countries can partake in the life-changing programs.
Addressing questions about Christian participation in politics, Pastor Kumuyi emphasised the importance of believers taking active roles in governance while staying true to their spiritual calling.
“If Christians do not participate, others will determine the direction of the nation,” he stated.
“We have examples like Joseph in the Old Testament, who became a prime minister and brought about significant change.
“Christians should engage at federal, state, and local levels. I will say that Christians should take part in politics but we must follow our calling.”
He also urged leaders to listen to the concerns of the people, noting, “Our leaders are elected leaders: local, state and federal. Since we elected the leaders, the populace has the right to ask the leaders to listen to us.
“The leaders have the responsibility to listen to what we say. They should have a thorough plan so that we are able to go forward.”
Pastor Kumuyi, however, called on Christians to continue interceding for Nigeria, highlighting the transformative power of prayer.
“When God is brought in not only in personal lives, even in the nation… Because in the Bible, there were times when things were really bad, we have Elijah, Elisha, Moses that interceded for the nation and things turned around and I believe that place of the church is not sometimes visible, but as we are praying, we know that God answers prayers, I believe, according to the promises of God, things are going to turn around for the better in this coming year.”
When asked about the issue of false prophets, Pastor Kumuyi explained the church’s strategy.
“We don’t waste time attacking false prophets. Instead, we focus on bringing light, which naturally dispels darkness,” he said.
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