The general superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has stated that he is against same-sex marriage because it is not supported by the Bible. Speaking on December 20, Kumuyi stressed the biblical mandate that a man marry a woman. He made this statement at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre. Pope Francis recently gave priests permission to bless same-sex couples in church, but he made it clear that these relationships would not be regarded as marriages. This announcement follows his announcement.