In Nigeria, pastors are now known to be rich not only in words but also in money, before this century churches and pastors are known to be the poorest people because they live in poverty. But today’s century they are known to be rich to the extent of some of them owning a private jets, driving expensive cars, building a multi-million naira churches and having a big organization.
If you have been making research to know about the richest pastors in the world, then this article is meant for you where we will delve into the top 10 richest pastors in the world and their net worth. Read also: The Largest City in Africa By Land Mass
- Pastor Kenneth Copeland ($300 Million)
- Bishop David Oyedepo ($250 Million)
- Bishop T.D Jakes ($200 Million)
- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ($150 Million)
- Joel Osteen ($100 Million)
- Pastor Enoch Adeboye ($59 Million)
- Pastor Creflo Dollar ($47 Million)
- Pastor Benny Hinn ($77 Million)
- Late T.B. Joshua ($25 Million)
- Rick Warran ($25 million)
Top 10 Richest Pastors In The World & Their Net Worth (2023)
1.Pastor Kenneth Copeland ($300 Million)
Kenneth Copeland is an American televangelist, author, and speaker, He is the founder of Kenneth Copeland Ministries located in Texas United State, He was born in Lubbock, Texas in December 1936 and known as the richest pastor in the world in 2023. His net worth is estimated to be around $300 million.
2. Bishop David Oyedepo ($250 Million)
Bishop David Oyedepo was born in September 1954, he is the founder and general overseer of Living Faith Church, also known as Winner Chapel. Oyedepo is known for his teachings on faith and prosperity, he owns one private jet, two private universities, one polytechnic and a secondary school, he established Living Faith Church in Kaduna state, Nigeria in 1981 and has branches all over the world. The church auditorium located at Canaan Land in Ota, Ogun State, can accommodate approximately 50,000 worshipers. His Net worth is estimated to be around $250 million.
3. Bishop T.D Jakes ($200 Million)
T.D Jakes is a preacher and has won so many awards from some of his songs. Most of his wealth comes from selling of books and songs, he is a black American born in West Virginia in the US in 1957, T.D Jakes is the founder of the Potters House located in Dallas Texas United State. His net worth is estimated to be around $200 million.
4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome ($150 Million)
He is a Nigerian, and was born in Edo state in December, 1963. Pastor Chris started his ministry when he was in the university at Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State in Nigeria. Pastor Chris also has investment in Real Estate and Music Productions. He is the author and publisher of the best selling “Rhapsody of Realities”, a daily devotion. He is the founder of Love World Inc, also known as Christ Embassy. His net worth is estimated to be around $150 million.
5. Pastor Joel Osteen ($100 Million)
Joel Osteen is one of the richest pastors in the whole world. He is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas under the the Joel osteen ministries. He is an American pastor, author and televangelist and he is also known for his televised sermons and best selling books. His net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.
6. Pastor Enoch Adeboye ($59 Million)
Enoch Adejare Adeboye populary known as pastor E.A Adeboye who is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). He is a Nigerian from Osun State, born in March 1942. Pastor Adeboye studied Applied Mathematics from the University of Lagos, and he had been a professor of Mathematics at University of Lagos.
He has over 15,000 branches in Nigeria, and the number keep increasing. He’s the most respected Pastor in Nigeria for his rare humble life. His net worth is estimated to be around $59 million.
7. Pastor Creflo Dollar ($47 Million)
Creflo Dollar is the founder and senior Pastor of World Changers Church International in College Park, he is an American Gospel preacher and televangelist, born in January 1962.
Pastor Dollar owns two Rolls Royce, a private jet and homes worth millions of dollars in America. His net worth is estimated to be around $47 million.
8. Pastor Benny Hinn ($77 Million)
Benny Hinn is among the richest pastors in the whole world. Benny Hinn is a preacher, author and speaker who was born in December 1952.
Pastor Benny is known in teaching about the Holy Spirit and has written several books about the Holy spirit which include Good morning Holy Spirit, The Anointing, He Touched Me and many others. His net worth is estimated to be around $77 million.
9. Late T.B. Joshua ($25 Million)
Late Temitope Balogun Joshua was among the richest pastors in the world while he was alive. He is a Nigerian pastor and philanthropist, born in June 12, 1963. He is the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Lagos, Nigeria.
TB Joshua is known for his healing power his church to a tourist destination, attracting people from all over the world. His net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
10. Rick Warran ($25 million)
Rick Warran is one of the richest pastors in the whole world, He is the founder of the Saddleback Church, located in Lake Forest in California. He is a Sourthern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author. His net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
FAQs
Who is the richest pastor in Nigeria 2023?
David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) ministry is the richest pastor in Nigeria.
Who is powerful pastor in Nigeria?
Pastor Enoch Adeboye is one of the powerful pastors in Nigeria, who is the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Which church is many in the world?
Catholic Church is the largest among churches, Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity with 1.345 billion.
Which country has the most Christians?
The United State, has the largest Christian population in the world, followed by Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and the Philippines.
Conclusion
Nigeria pastors and American pastors flood the list of the richest pastors in the world. They are seen not only as the richest pastors in the world but also spiritual leaders who have built religious empire around the world. The above pastors are the richest pastors in the whole world as of today.
