World's Richest Pastors:
In the world there are many pastors who lead many christian congregations, among which many of them have also been prosperous. Below is the list of World's richest pastors.
1. David Oyedepo(Nigeria) - Net worth: $150 Million:
Bishop David Oyedepo founder of the Living Faith World Outreach ministry from Nigeria tops the list with net worth of $150 Million. He started his ministry in 1981 and has now become one of the African's larfest congregation. He takes three services on sunday in The Faith Tabernacle. This Bishop has his own private jets and homes in the US and the UK.
2. Chris Oyakhilome(Nigeria) – Net worth: $50 Million
Another Nigerian Pastor to join the list is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who has more than 40,000 members attending his church among whom many are successful successful and politicians. This pastor also has runs magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.
In the world there are many pastors who lead many christian congregations, among which many of them have also been prosperous. Below is the list of World's richest pastors.
1. David Oyedepo(Nigeria) - Net worth: $150 Million:
Bishop David Oyedepo founder of the Living Faith World Outreach ministry from Nigeria tops the list with net worth of $150 Million. He started his ministry in 1981 and has now become one of the African's larfest congregation. He takes three services on sunday in The Faith Tabernacle. This Bishop has his own private jets and homes in the US and the UK.
2. Chris Oyakhilome(Nigeria) – Net worth: $50 Million
Another Nigerian Pastor to join the list is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who has more than 40,000 members attending his church among whom many are successful successful and politicians. This pastor also has runs magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.
3. Benny Hinn(United States) – Net worth: $42 Million
Benny Hinn is not an unknown name he is basically an Israeli who ministers in America. He is well known for his miracle crusades and is a popular televangelist in America.
4. Creflo Dollar(United States) – Net worth: $27 Million
Crefo Dollar apart from the controversies e is a popular televangelist and a pastor who is firm in teaching Word of Faith. He founded non-denominational World Changers Church International where he preaches that It is the will of the God for you to prosper in every way and has built a million dollar ministry on this message. His messages are being translated in many other languages and are being telecast in other countries too.
5. Billy Graham(United States) – Net worth: $25 Million
Billy Graham the most popular christian evangalist is know for his ministry in many countries throughout the world. He has a celebrity status in USA. He is the founder of Billy Graham Evangelist Association.
6. T. D. Jakes(United States) – Net worth: $18 Million
Thomas Dexter Jakes Bishop of The Potter's House draws in over 30,000 members every Sunday. He is a popular author and a faith based preacher. Other aspects of Jakes' ministry include an annual revival called "MegaFest" that draws more than 100,000 people, an annual women's conference called "Woman Thou Art Loosed", and gospel music recordings.
7. T.B. Joshua – Net worth: $15 Million (Nigeria)
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is Nigeria’s most powerful, controversial and philanthropic preacher. He is leader and founder of the ministry organisation The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), which runs a Christian television station called Emmanuel TV. Joshua is known for his popularity across Africa and his online presence, with 1,000,000 fans on Facebook and hundreds of YouTube videos which have proved controversial and amassed hundreds of thousands of views In 2011, according to Forbes, Joshua was Nigeria’s 3rd richest pastor.
8. Matthew Ashimolowo (Nigeria) – Net worth: $10 Million:
Matthew Ashimolowo is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London. Pastor Ashimolowo converted to Christianity from Islam at the age of 22 after the death of his father before enrolling with a Bible school. Forbes estimated Ashimolowo's net worth is at between $6-10 million. KICC annual accounts confirmed that he earns an annual salary of £100,000 but the majority of his wealth comes from the sale of Christian literature and documentaries from his media company, Matthew Ashimolowo media.
8. Chris Okotie(Nigeria) – Net worth: $10 Million
Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie who was a pop singer intially is a leading Nigerian televangelist and the pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, a Pentecostal congregation in Lagos, Nigeria since February 1987. He embraced the Bible and set up the Household of God Church, one of Nigeria’s most flamboyant congregations.
10. Joseph Prince (Singapore) - Net worth: $5 Million:
Prince is the founder and senior pastor of New Creation Church, one of the largest megachurches in Singapore. Reuters reported earlier this year that his church has a following of 30,000 and collected some $75.5 million in tithes two years ago, according to filings with Singapore’s Commissioner of Charities. His book "The Power of Right Believing” made it to number two on the New York Times' bestseller list in the advice and "how to" category.
Interesting to know is the list comprises of 5 Nigerian Pastors and 4 US pastors while the last spot is occupied by Singapore Pastor Joseph Prince.
Source: Richestlifestyle
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