Africa has always been a religious continent and has over the years become very receptive when it comes to Christianity. About 50% of the worlds richest pastors come from Africa (Nigeria). In this article, we look at the Richest Pastor in Africa today.
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Richest Pastor In Africa
Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in Africa with a net worth of $200 million. He is Nigerian preacher, Christian author, businessman, architect and the founder and presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel International. He is also the founder of Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
The Winners’ Chapel International is a network of churches located in over 300 cities across Nigeria, and in 45 different African countries.He also has branches in Dubai, the United Kingdom and the United States. Oyedepo is a well respected pastor in Africa and has been named one of the pioneers of the Christian charismatic movement. Bishop Oyedepo is also the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.
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Moreover, Winners’ Chapel has it own publishing house called the Dominion Publishing House. It was commissioned in 1992 and has published a number of Christian materials; motivational books, mini books, magazines etc.
He began his ministry in 1981. Then, it was called Liberation Faith Hour Ministries and later became Living Faith Church. Oyedepo was ordained by General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye in 1983, officially commissioning the church. Oyedepo is marred to Florence Abiola Akano popularly known as Faith in 1982. They have four children together; David Jr, Isaac, Love and Joyce. Both sons are also ordained pastors.
- Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye-$150 million
- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – $100 million
- T.B Joshua – $70 million
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