Top 10 Richest Pastors In The World [ 5 Are From Nigeria. ]
In this article we get to compile a list of top ten richest pastors in the world. Even during difficult economic times these pastors are financially soaring. They not only get these huge incomes from serving their church members but also from charity, television and sale of books.
Some have found a way of reaching out more members to add more into their never ending need for money by opening more branches across the country, some even going international.
10. Joseph Prince - Singapore
Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Singapore one of Asia's biggest churches.
His Tv program 'Destined to Reign' is broadcast in more than 150 countries. He also publishes books, CDs and DVDs. It is said that the pastor earns an annual salary of $550,000. The New Creation Church has a financial income reported at $4.5 Million.(2008)
9. Chris Okotie - Nigeria
Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie is a Nigerian televangelist and pstor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. In 2011, Forbes estimated his net worth at $3-10 Million. He is an automobile lover and owns several posh cars.
8. Matthew Ashimolowo - Nigeria
Matthew Ashimolowo is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London. Forbes estimated Matthew Ashimolowo's net worth to be between $6-10 Million. KICC annual accounts confirmed that he earns an annual salary of £100,000. But his majority wealth comes from sale of Christian Literature and documentaries. The Church has an asset net worth of more than $40 Million.
7. T.B Joshua - Nigeria.
Temitope Balogun Joshua is a Nigerian prophet. He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations. The prophet has over 1.5m followers on his Facebook Page. He is said to have sent 4,000 bottles of his anointing water to the Ebola-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. He is the owner of Emmanuel Tv. His net worth is approximated to be $15 Million.
6. T.D Jakes - US
Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr. is an American Pastor, author and filmmaker. He is the bishop of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch with 30,000 members. His net worth is $18 Million.
William Franklin "Billy" Graham Jr. is an American evangelical Christian evangelist ordained as a Southern Baptist Minister. Graham operates a variety of media and publishing outlets. His Net worth is $25 Million
4. Creflo Dollar - US.
Creflo Augustus Dollar Jr is an American televangelist, pastor and founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church International based in Georgia. He has built a multi-million dollar ministry on the message "It is the will of God for you to prosper in every way. His Net worth is approximately $27 Million.
3. Benny Hinn - US
Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn is an Israel-American televangelist known for his regular Miracle Crusades. After moving to the United States, Benny founded the Orlando Christian Center in 1983. He is the author of a number of inspirational Christian books. His net worth is $42 Million.
2. Chris Oyakhilome - Nigeria.
Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian minister who is the founder of Believers Loveworld Incorporated. ("Christ Embassy") based in Lagos Nigeria. The church has more than 40,000 members. He is also into magazines, newspapers, a Tv station, a record label, satellite TV and real estates.
This year the South African Government has threatened to jail Chris Oyakhilome if his organization does not reveal what they do with all the donations they receive. His net worth is $50 Million.
1. David Oyedepo - Nigeria.
David O. Oyedepo is a Nigerian Christian author, founder and bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide also known as Winners Chapel. Its headquarters are in Ota, Ogun State Nigeria. Faith Tabernacle church is reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world with a seat capacity of 50,000. David O. Oyedepo owns private jets and homes in the United States and UK. His Net worth is $150 Million.
Some have found a way of reaching out more members to add more into their never ending need for money by opening more branches across the country, some even going international.
10. Joseph Prince - Singapore
Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of New Creation Church in Singapore one of Asia's biggest churches.
His Tv program 'Destined to Reign' is broadcast in more than 150 countries. He also publishes books, CDs and DVDs. It is said that the pastor earns an annual salary of $550,000. The New Creation Church has a financial income reported at $4.5 Million.(2008)
9. Chris Okotie - Nigeria
Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie is a Nigerian televangelist and pstor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. In 2011, Forbes estimated his net worth at $3-10 Million. He is an automobile lover and owns several posh cars.
8. Matthew Ashimolowo - Nigeria
Matthew Ashimolowo is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London. Forbes estimated Matthew Ashimolowo's net worth to be between $6-10 Million. KICC annual accounts confirmed that he earns an annual salary of £100,000. But his majority wealth comes from sale of Christian Literature and documentaries. The Church has an asset net worth of more than $40 Million.
7. T.B Joshua - Nigeria.
Temitope Balogun Joshua is a Nigerian prophet. He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations. The prophet has over 1.5m followers on his Facebook Page. He is said to have sent 4,000 bottles of his anointing water to the Ebola-stricken nation of Sierra Leone. He is the owner of Emmanuel Tv. His net worth is approximated to be $15 Million.
6. T.D Jakes - US
Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr. is an American Pastor, author and filmmaker. He is the bishop of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch with 30,000 members. His net worth is $18 Million.
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5. Billy Graham - USWilliam Franklin "Billy" Graham Jr. is an American evangelical Christian evangelist ordained as a Southern Baptist Minister. Graham operates a variety of media and publishing outlets. His Net worth is $25 Million
4. Creflo Dollar - US.
3. Benny Hinn - US
Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn is an Israel-American televangelist known for his regular Miracle Crusades. After moving to the United States, Benny founded the Orlando Christian Center in 1983. He is the author of a number of inspirational Christian books. His net worth is $42 Million.
2. Chris Oyakhilome - Nigeria.
Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian minister who is the founder of Believers Loveworld Incorporated. ("Christ Embassy") based in Lagos Nigeria. The church has more than 40,000 members. He is also into magazines, newspapers, a Tv station, a record label, satellite TV and real estates.
This year the South African Government has threatened to jail Chris Oyakhilome if his organization does not reveal what they do with all the donations they receive. His net worth is $50 Million.
1. David Oyedepo - Nigeria.
David O. Oyedepo is a Nigerian Christian author, founder and bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide also known as Winners Chapel. Its headquarters are in Ota, Ogun State Nigeria. Faith Tabernacle church is reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world with a seat capacity of 50,000. David O. Oyedepo owns private jets and homes in the United States and UK. His Net worth is $150 Million.
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