[Mhiz Rebecca]

According to Forbes Magazines’ latest records, Seven
Nigerian Pastors has made it to top 20 of the richest
pastors list. Nigeria dominated the list alongside USA
which has 10 pastors/preachers in it.
1. Edir Macedo – Brazil (Worth: $1.1 billion)
Macedo is the founder of Universal Church of the
Kingdom of God and also the founder of Grupo Record
and Record News.
2. Kenneth Copeland – USA (Worth: $760 million)
Kenneth Copeland is the founder and owner of Kenneth
Copeland Ministries. His church is located on a 1,500
acre campus with the property having loads of
structures
3. Pat Robertson – USA (Worth: is $500 million)
Pat Robertson is an executive chairman, media tycoon,
and a Southern Baptist minister. Robertson has
amassed his wealth from setting up many corporations
and organizations, and a University too.
4. George Foreman – USA (Worth: $250 million)
George Foreman is a former professional boxer. He is a
preacher at the The Church of Lord Jesus Christ in
Houston. Recently, he released a book entitled God in
My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir.
5. Bishop David Oyedepo – Nigeria (Worth: $150
million)
Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor Nigerian
preacher. He is the founder of Faith Tabernacle,
Canaanland, Otta; Living Faith Church Worldwide A.K.A
Winners Chapel International World Headquarter.
Oyedepo has two universities – Landmark and
Convenant University.
6. Pastor E.A Adeboye – Nigeria (Worth: $130 million)
Pastor E.A Adeboye is the General Overseer of
Redeemed Christian Church of God and the second
richest Nigerian preacher. He has exotic lifestyle like
many other rich Nigerian pastors.
7. Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor – Nigeria (Worth: $120
million)
Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the richest pastors
in Nigeria. He is the founding and Senior Pastor of
Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri. He has
investment in banking, real estate, transportation and
also media.
8. Prophet Uebert Angel – Zimbabwe (Worth: $60
million)
Uebert Angel is the founder of the Spirit Embassy
Church. He is very popular and associates with both
the less privilege and widows in his country.
9. Chris Oyakhilome – Nigeria (Worth: $50 million)
Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ Embassy
with his church boasting of up to 40,000 membership.
Many of his church members are politicians and
entrepreneurs.
10. Benny Hinn – USA (Worth: $42 million)
Benny Hinn runs a program titled Miracle Crusade and
the programs are usually held in big stadiums.
11. Joel Osteen – USA ($40 million)
Joel Osteen is a pastor, televangelist and has also
written a number of Christian books. The name of his
church is Lakewood church Houston Texas.
12. Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene – South Africa (Worth: Not
Stated)
Tshifhiwa Irene is Divine Truth World Restoration
Services for World peace by Jesus Christ. She is a
televangelist and her church is situated in Venda.
13. Creflo Dollar – USA (Worth: $27 million)
Creflo Dollar is a pastor and a teacher of the Word of
God. Name of his church is World Changers Church
International. He is a popular pastor in the United
States.
14. Pastor Ray Macaulay – South Africa (Worth: Not
Stated)
Pastor Ray Macaulay is based in South Africa. The
name of his church is Rhema Bible Church. He
received his training in 1979 and he started his church
afterwards with his family.
15. Billy Graham – USA (Worth: $25 million)
Billy Graham is a very popular televangelist and
preaches on many radio and television stations.
16. Rick Warren – USA (Worth: $25 million)
Rick Warren is the founder of Saddleback Church Lake
Forest California.
17. Bishop T.D. Jakes – USA (Worth $18 million)
Bishop T.D. Jakes is the bishop of The Potter’s House,
a Nondenominational American megachurch. He
produces movies and he is a preacher and a writer. His
house costs up to $1,700,000.
19. Prophet T.B. Joshua – Nigeria (Worth: $15 million)
Prophet T.B. Joshua is among the most controversial
pastors in Nigeria and he is a philanthropist. The name
of his church is Synagogue Church of All Nations.
20. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo – Nigeria (Worth: $10
million)
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the founder of
Kingsway International Christian Center (KICC) London.
20. Juanita Bynum – USA (Worth: $10 million)
Juanita Bynum is an American televangelist, author,
singer and actress.
20. Chris Okotie – Nigeria (Worth: $10 million)
Chris Okotie was a pop star before switching to
preaching as a pastor. His hit song ‘Show Me Your
Backside’ was popular in the 80s. The name of his
church is Household of God Church.