Material wealth often doesn’t come together with religion, but our list of 10 wealthiest pastors in the world shows that some of the pastors got rich, indeed. While the most of Christian pastors are not wealthy and have no intention to live like billionaires, some of them own a lot of real estates, their own businesses, and even jet planes.
Before we present the list of 10 wealthiest pastors in the world, let us say a few words about religion and wealth. Jesus said: „If you want to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.“ (The Gospel of Matthew 19:16-30). Money and wealth are usually compared to the root of evil in the Christian religion. People should share with others. One who shares his possessions and give to the poor, he is the real follower of the Jesus Christ. It is clear that materialism is opposed to the Christian doctrine and man can not serve both God and wealth.
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But during the 1950s, Prosperity Theology and Healing revivals became popular in the USA. They think that the wealthy people are blessed by God. So-called televangelism (television+evangelism) promoted it during the 1980s. These “shows” were very popular in America and one of the ways for gaining a larger audience for TV stations. Prosperity gospel is taught in non-denominational churches, where the sole leader teaches about financial prosperity and accountability. Speaking of wealthiness and financial prosperity, check out 10 wealthiest families in the world as well.
To find out who are the wealthiest pastors in the world, we searched for an estimated net worth of the pastors. We compared the data from these websites (Fullnetworth, Naij, Accra24, Richest Lifestyle, My first class life) and let’s see together who are 10 wealthiest pastors in the world:
10. Joseph Prince
Net worth: $6.4 Million
Joseph Prince is the pastor of one of the largest Asia’s churches, New Creation Church. He is famous as the host of “Destined to Reign” and as the publisher of the number of books (“Destined to Reign: The secret to effortless success, wholeness and victorious living” is one of his bestsellers).
9. Chris Okotie
Net worth: nearly $10 Million
Christopher Okotie is the pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. He is also famous for his pop music and for his cars!
8. Matthew Ashimolowo
Net worth: $10 Million
He is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre in the United Kingdom (London). Matthew Ashimolowo has his media company and sells Christian documentaries and books.
7. Temitope Balogun Joshua (T.B. Joshua)
Net worth: $15 Million
He was the founder of Synagogue, Church of All Nation (1987), and also known as one of 10 wealthiest pastors in the world. Famous in Nigeria as a great preacher, T.B. Joshua is one of the most influential people in Africa, but also considered to be very controversial.
6. Thomas Dexter “T.D.” Jakes, Sr.
Net worth: $18 Million
He is the Bishop of The Potter’s House (non-denominational church in the USA founded in 1996 in Dallas, Texas). “Mega Fest” is the annual massive festival and revival; the last one was organized in August 2015.
5. William Franklin “Billy” Graham
Net worth: $25 Million
Billy Graham is a famous Southern Baptist minister in the United States of America. He was the founder of Billy Graham Evangelist Association, back in 1950. He hosted Billy Graham Crusades from 1947 to 2005 (around 400 crusades in 185 countries around the world!), as well as the famous Hour Of Power.
4. Creflo Dollar
Net worth:$27 Million
“It is the will of God for you to prosper in every way”, said Creflo Dollar, the founder of the World Changers Church International (WCCI). Teacher of the World of Faith, with estimated net worth of $27 Million, he is the second wealthiest pastor in the USA.
3. Benny Hinn
Net worth: $42 Million
Benny Hinn is the wealthiest pastor in the United States of America and also one of the wealthiest pastors in the world. He is the world’s most famous preacher and organizer of healing sessions in large stadiums in many cities around the globe.
2. Chris Oyakhilome
Net worth: $50 Million
Chris Oyakhilome is the pastor from Nigeria. He founded Christ Embassy, which is also known as Believer’s Love World. Some of the church’s members are politicians and celebrities. He is the Nigerian minister and also owns newspapers and TV stations (Love World SAT, Love World TV, Love World Plus), hotels, schools and real estate.
1. David Oyedepo
Net worth: $150 Million
Bishop David Oyedepo is the wealthiest pastor in the world and, therefore, tops our list of 10 wealthiest pastors in the world with a net worth estimated to be $150 Million! He founded the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in Nigeria in 1981.
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