With net worth’s ranging from $10 million to $150 million, 7 Nigerian pastors have been recognized as part of the 20 richest man of God in the world - With mouth watering amounts in their bank accounts they still stand preaching the Jesus Christ. Forbes has recognized 7 Nigerian pastors as being among the 20 richest pastors in the world, in its latest release.
THE LIST GOES THUS:
2. Kenneth Copeland is the founder and owner of
Kenneth Copeland Ministries. His church is located on a 1,500 acre campus and
the property has loads of structures. He has a net worth of $760 million.
3. Pat Robertson’s net worth is $500 million.
Pat Robertson is an executive chairman, media tycoon, and a Southern Baptist
minister. Robertson has amassed this wealth from setting up many corporations
and organizations, and a University too.
4. George Foreman is a former professional boxer
who is worth $250 million. He is a preacher at the the Church of the Lord Jesus
Christ in Houston.
5. Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher.
He is the founder of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota; Living Faith Church
Worldwide A.K.A Winners Chapel International World Headquarter. Oyedepo has two
universities – Landmark and Convenant University. He is worth $150 million. He
is the richest pastor in Nigeria and Africa.
6. Pastor E.A Adeboye is the general overseer
of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is worth $130 million. His net worth is
$130 million.
7. Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the
richest pastors in Nigeria. With additional investments in banking, real
estate, transportation and also media, Oritsejafor is worth $120million.
8. Prophet
Uebert Angel is the founder of the Spirit Embassy Church. He is rumored to be
worth $60 million.
9. Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ
Embassy and his church boasts of up to 40,000 members; many of whom are
reportedly politicians and entrepreneurs. He is worth up to $50 million.
10. Benny Hinn runs a program tiled Miracle
Crusade and the programs are usually held in big stadiums. He is worth up to
$42 million.
11. Joel Osteen is a pastor, televangelist and
has also written a number of Christian books. The name of his church is
Lakewood church Houston Texas. His net worth is $40 million.
12. Pastor Tshifinwa Irene is a televangelist
and her church is situated in Venda.
13. Creflo Dollar is the senior pastor at World
Changers Church International. He worth up to $27 million.
14. Pastor Ray Macaulay is based in South
Africa. The name of his church is Rhema Bible Church. He received his training
in 1979 and he started his church afterwards with his family.
15. Billy Graham
is a very popular televangelist and preaches on many radio and television
stations. His net worth is $25 million.
16. Rick Warren is the founder of Saddleback
Church Lake Forest California. He is worth $25 million.
17. Bishop T.D. Jakes is worth $18 million. He
produces movie and he is a preacher and a writer. His house reportedly costs up
to $1,700,000.
19. Prophet T.B. Joshua is among the most
controversial pastors in Nigeria and he is a philanthropist. The name of his
church is Synagogue Church of All Nations. He is worth up to $15 million.
20. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the founder of
Kingsway International Christian Center located in the United Kingdom. He is
worth over $10 million.
21. Juanita Bynum is an American televangelist,
author, singer and actress. She is worth $10 million.
22. Chris Okotie is worth $10 million. He was a
pop star before switching to preaching as a pastor. His hit song ‘Show Me Your
Backside’ was popular in the 80s. The name of his church is Household of God
Church.
In a report, NAIJ.com noted that when
you see some Nigerian pastors, you can't help but envy them. They come out
smelling sweet, wearing top-notch designer wear, driving state-of-the-art cars
and living like kings. These days, most pastors are all shades of prosperous,
which is why a lot of people are going into the church business; if only to
enjoy the luxury being enjoyed by pastors.
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