A pastor is an ordained leader of a Christian congregation who serves humanity by providing guidance to people.
Being a man of God has its advantages as some have become very rich through their churches and other investments.
Many pastors worldwide are building multi-million dollar empires,
flying around in private jets, driving fancy cars and being owners of
breathtaking mansions all over the world.
These millionaire men of God are very popular all over the world.
RichestLifestyle has compiled a list of 10 richest pastors in the
world and their individual net worth. Among the 10, 5 of the pastors who
made the list are from Nigeria, with Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of
Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel, topping the list.
Below is the top 10 richest pastors in the world as of 2014:
1. David Oyedepo – Net worth: $150 Million (Nigeria)
Bishop David Oyedepo founded the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry
in 1981 and it has since grown to become one of the largest
congregations in Africa. Every Sunday, three services are held at the
Faith tabernacle, Canaan Land in Otta. Oyedepo owns private jets and
homes in the US and the UK.
2. Chris Oyakhilome – Net worth: $50 Million (Nigeria)
Christian Oyakhilome known popularly as Pastor Chris is a Nigerian
minister who is the founding president of Believers’ LoveWorld
Incorporated also known as Christ Embassy, a Bible-based Christian
ministry headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. His church has more than
40,000 members, several of whom are successful entrepreneurs and
politicians. His ministry runs several arms including the Healing
School, Rhapsody of Realities (a daily devotional with global reach),
and an N.G.O called the Innercity Missions as well as three Christian
television channels: LoveWorld TV, LoveWorld SAT and LoveWorld Plus.
3. Benny Hinn – Net worth: $42 Million (United States)
Benny Hinn is a well-known Christian evangelist and Bible teacher who
practices faith healing. 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 on TV. His thirty-minute TV
program This Is Your Day is among the world’s most-watched Christian programs, seen on various Christian television networks.
4. Creflo Dollar: Net Worth: $27 Million (United States)
Creflo is an American televangelist, pastor and a Word of Faith
teacher. He is a founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church
International. He oversees his ministry with his wife, Taffi Dollar. He
has built a multimillion dollar ministry on the message “It is the will
of God for you to prosper in every way.” Over the years the ministry
has grown rapidly and the church formerly called International Covenant
Ministries was renamed World Changers Church International (WCCI).
5. Billy Graham – Net worth: $25 Million (United States)
He is an ordained Southern Baptist minister who rose to celebrity
status in 1949 reaching a core constituency of white, middle-class,
moderately conservative Protestants. He founded the Billy Graham
Evangelist Association in 1950. Graham operates a variety of media and
publishing outlets
6. T. D. Jakes – Net worth: $18 Million (United States)
Thomas Dexter popularly called 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 commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua,
is a Christian minister and televangelist. He is the leader and founder
of the The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), which runs a
Christian television station called Emmanuel TV. His humanitarian works
include education, healthcare and rehabilitation programs.
The 8th position is occupied by Matthew Ashimolowo and Chris Okotie, both from Nigeria.
8. Matthew Ashimolowo – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria)
Matthew is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian
Center (KICC) in London, the largest Pentecostal church in the United
Kingdom. It has assets worth more than $40 million and earns profit of
more than $10 million.
8. Chris Okotie – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria)
Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie popularly referred to as Chris Okotie
is the leader of the Household of God Church International Ministries, a
Pentecostal congregation in Lagos, founded since February 1987. He is
an automobile lover and owns several posh cars which include a Mercedes
S600, Rolls-Royce, Hummer and Porsche.
9. 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.
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