Oyedepo, four Nigerian pastors among world's 10 richest pastors

The Presiding Bishop, Living Faith World Outreach Ministry (aka Winners Chapl), David Oyedepo, has been rated the world richest pastor with an estimated net worth of $150 million!

Four other Nigerian pastors made the list of the world' stop 10 richest pastors.

According to a list just published on RichestLifestyle.com, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome comes in a distant second position with an estimated $50 million worth.

The Israli-American tele-evangelist, Benny Hinn stands as the third richest with $42 million net worth.

Coming fourth is Creflo Dollar with $27 million while Billy Graham is rated the fifth richest with $25 million net worth.

T. D. Jakes comes sixth with estimated $18 million net worth while Nigerian prophet T. B. Joshua, who is said to be worth $15 million stands as the world seventh richest preacher.

London based Matthew Ashimolowo occupies the eight position with $10 million worth while Lagos-based Chris Okotie, who is also estimated to be worth $10 million, is rated the ninth richest.

Joseph Prince of Singapore is rated to be the 10th richest preacher with $5 million net worth.

The world's richest preacher, Oyedepo, founded his ministry in 1981. It has since grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregations. He hosts three services every Sunday in The Faith Tabernacle, Otta, Ogun State Nigeria. This prosperous pastor owns private jets.

According to the website, 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.

Benny Hinn is well-known for his regular miracle healing crusades, which are held in large stadiums in major cities and broadcast on the TV.

Creflo Dollar is an American televangelist, pastor and  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.”

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.

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.

Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is a Nigerian controversial preacher rekniwned for his miracles. 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.

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.

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.

Pastor Joseph Prince is the Senior Pastor of the New Creation Church in Singapore. According to the website, Joseph Prince earns $550,000 per annum. 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.

Meanwhile the website also named President Goodluck Jonathan as the 6th richest President in Africa with an estimated $100 Million Net Worth.

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