But that's not even the only thing that makes
this list 'crazy'. Out of the Top Ten Richest
pastors in the WORLD, these guys say 5 of
them are Nigerians! Read their report below
and let's read what you think about that.
Meanwhil the website also named President
Goodluck Jonathan as the 6th richest
President in Africa with an estimated $100
Million Net Worth.
A pastor is an ordained leader of a
Christian congregation. Many pastors
worldwide are serving humanity by
providing guidance to people belonging
to the community. Some of them have
become very rich through their churches
and other investments. These millionaire
men of God are known all over the
world.
Here is the top 10 richest pastors in
the world as of 2014.
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.
=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.
=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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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