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.
