Nigeria has one of the
largest concentration of poor people but Five out of the Ten names on the list
of richest pastors in the world are from Nigeria.
According to Richest Lifestyle, here are the
pastors:
1. David Oyedepo – Net
worth: $150 Million (Nigeria)
Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in Nigeria and the
world. He is the founder of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry. Ever
since he founded this ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa’s
largest congregations. He hosts three services every Sunday in The Faith
Tabernacle. This prosperous pastor owns private jets and homes in the US and
the UK.
2. Chris Oyakhilome – Net worth: $50 Million
(Nigeria)
Chris Oyakhilome’s church Christ Embassy has more than 40,000
members, several of whom are successful entrepreneurs and politicians. This
pastor’s diversified interests include magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a
record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.
3. Benny Hinn – Net worth: $42 Million (United
States)
This Israeli-American televangelist earned wealth through his
ministry and evangelical program. He is well-known for his regular miracle
healing crusades, which are held in large stadiums in major cities and
broadcasted in the TV.
4. Creflo Dollar – Net worth: $27 Million
(United States)
This American televangelist, pastor is also a Word of Faith
teacher. He is a founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church
International. He has built a multimillion dollar ministry on the message “It
is the will of God for you to prosper in every way.”
5. Billy Graham – Net worth: $25 Million
(United States)
Billy Graham is a southern Baptist. He earned celebrity status
when his sermons were broadcast on radio and TV stations all over the USA. He
founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association in 1950.
6. T. D. Jakes – Net worth: $18 Million
(United States)
Bishop T. D. Jakes is the apostle/bishop of The Potter’s House, a
non-denominational American mega-church that has over 30,000 members. His
ministry’s annual revival MegaFest draws more than 100,000 people.
7. T.B. Joshua – Net worth: $15 Million
(Nigeria)
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is Nigeria’s most powerful,
controversial and philanthropic preacher. He heads the Synagogue Church of all
Nations (SCOAN), a congregation he founded in 1987. The Christian minister,
televangelist and faith healer is a big giver; his humanitarian works include
education, healthcare and rehabilitation programs. He is the owner of Emmanuel
TV, a Christian television network.
8. Matthew Ashimolowo – Net worth: $10 Million
(Nigeria)
Matthew Ashimolowo’s Kingsway International Christian Center is
the largest Pentecostal church in the United Kingdom. It has assets worth more
than $40 million and earns profit of more than $10 million.
9. Chris Okotie – Net worth: $10 Million
(Nigeria)
Chris Okotie was a pop musician in the 1980s. He embraced the
Bible and set up the Household of God Church, one of Nigeria’s most flamboyant
congregations. He is an automobile lover and owns several posh cars which
include a Mercedes S600, Rolls-Royce, Hummer and Porsche.
10. Joseph Prince – Net worth: $5 Million
(Singapore)
Annual salary of this Singaporean pastor is $550,000. Pastor
Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of the New Creation Church in Singapore. The
New Creation Church’s financial income was reported at $44.7 million US dollars
in 2008. He hosts a religious program called “Destined to Reign.” He has
addressed many congregations worldwide.
No comments:
Post a Comment