Days are gone when Pastors or ministers are referred to as “Poor Church Rats.” Right now, it is a big deal to become a minister of the gospel, especially in this dispensation where the major focus of the populace is on the welfare of the ministers.
We’ve seen gigantic world class church auditorium costing millions of dollars belonging to Pastors, so the question of "if these ministers are bankable is a Small question.
While we have seen quite a lot of ministers of the gospel own more than one private jets, we can’t help but imagine how rewarding the call for service can be.
Sure, a lot of these ministers have created their own niche and have laboured hard to get to the level they are today. It is honorable to say that the evidence of these accumulated wealth is regarded as the blessings that come from God.
Anyway, you can also recall that we talked about the top 10 richest kids in the world whose wealth shocked the whole world. Alright, lets get to the Top 10 richest pastors in the world and their wealth.
10. Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson is an American civil right activist. He is a Baptist Minister and also a politician who was a candidates for the Presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. Jesse’s love for the gospel have eventually turned him into a money bag.He was born on the 8th of October 1941 and is married to Jacqueline Brown.
They are blessed with three children.In 2017, Jesse Jackson’s net worth was estimated to be $10 Million.
9. Temitope Balogun Joshua
Temi Tope Balogun Joshua,is no new name on block as he has continuously maintained the top spot in the world. One great thing about him is his zeal to share a great portion of his wealth with charity.The famous Preacher was born on the 12th of June,1963 in Nigeria. He got married to Evelyn Joshua in 1990 and their bond has produced two beautiful kids.
He is the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) which has its branches in the capital of many countries in the world.
Joshua is said to have a net-worth of $10m- $million dollars.He is known for his accurate Prophesies of future events even though he is often criticized for his predictions.
T.B Joshua heads the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), a congregation he founded in 1987, which accommodates over 15,000 worshipers on Sundays.
The Pastor has remained controversial for several years for his inexplicable powers to heal all sorts of incurable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, cancer and paralysis.
8. Cindy Trim
If you think female pastors do not take the gospel seriously, then you have to rethink again. Dr Cindy Trim is said to have an estimate net worth of $15 million dollars. A lot of her wealth has been sourced from her books and preaching, though not married yet she is an excellent Author,Life Coach and a former senator.
Seriously into ministry, she has no kid since it is against the christian faith to have kids outside wedlock.
She has indeed built an evangelical business with her preaching,empowerment books, Faith writings and marketing.
Her work as a spiritual leader and speaker has produced a multi-million dollar speaking, writing, and publishing empire with operations in multiple countries around the world.
7. Bishop T.D Jakes
T.D Jakes is a well-known name in Texas.He has a preaching empire that is said to be worth $18 million dollars. Jakes is a special kind of preacher, Since he is seen practicing in the entertainment industry as well. He is an author, and a film maker.
He is the Bishop at the Potter’s House, The Potter’s House is a Non-denominational American mega church known to have a large sitting capacity auditorium. Jakes got married to Seritas Jakes in 1981 and have featured in movies such as Jumping the broom, Miracles from Heaven and a lot more.
The preacher is blessed with five wonderful kids.
Born on the 9th of June 1957 in the United States, no one will dispute the fact that he is indeed a successful preacher.
6. Rick Warren
Born on the 28th of January 1954 is American evangelical Christian pastor “Richard Duane” known as Rick Warren.Rick is a Senior Pastor of Saddle back Church, a mega church in Lake Forest, California. He is married to Kay Warren and is blessed with three kids and two siblings.
He is known for many famous quotes like “You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.” The mega pastor is no child in the millionaire list as he is said to be worth $25 million dollars. If i am getting my facts right, then he is raking in well over a couple hundred million of dollars in donations.
Rick Warren Founded Saddleback Church 33 Years Ago and has Become One of the Nation’s Leading Pastors. He is a Voice of Wisdom, Hope, Encouragement. Notwithstanding, he has so many books to his name.
5. Billy Graham
Billy’s wealth is sourced from Evangelism.The United States born preacher sits at the number five (5) spot.He was born on the 7th of November 1918 and is married to Ruth Graham (m.1943-2007).He has several movies to his name, among which includes Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador and a lot more.Beside being a preacher,he has several grandchildren.
The ordained baptist minister who rose to celebrity status in 1949 worth $25 million dollars.
Now he is in his mid 90's, Graham should have drawn out an estate plan to figure out where his assets are going to ,Judging from experiences, the weight of such wealth could cause issues among relatives if not probably managed.
4. Creflo Augustus Dollar
Creflo Augustus Dollar was born in the United States and is married to Taffi Dollar.
The American preacher was born on the 28th of January 1962. He has continuously grown in wealth.
He is the senior pastor and founder of the Famous World Changers Non-Denominational Church located in Fulton,Georgia.
According to Forbes, the preacher is worth $27 million dollars of which came from his ministerial establishments around the United States,
He was awarded a Bachelor degree in sciences by West Georgia College. He was also awarded a honorary doctorate degree in 1998 by the Oral Roberts University.”In 2006, the overall cash revenue received in his church was about $69 million.
His congregation has grown in leaps and bounds over the years, today his ministry boasts of over 30, 000 members.”
3. Chris Oyakhilome
Nigerian born preacher occupies the third spot with an estimated net-worth of $50 million dollars.
Chris Oyakhilome is a well known name in the world,particularly Nigeria. Born in Nigeria on the 7th of December,1963 and married to Pastor Anita Oyakhilome.
His church boasts of more than forty thousand members (40,000) of whom several are business executives and politician.
He made a good amount of money from his different business which includes newspapers, magazines, local television station, a record label, satellite TV, hotels and extensive real estate.
His Love-world TV network is the first Christian network to broadcast from Africa to the rest of the world on a 24 hour basis.
3. Joel Osteen
The list would not be complete without Joel Osteen whose assets hits $50 million.
However, despite 15 books, a fast-growing congregation, and a TV show, Osteen came in third in the richest pastor ranking.
2. Toufik Benedictus “Benny” Hinn
Benny Hill is one the most popular preachers on earth, with a net-worth of over $50 million dollars (By estimation).The source of his wealth is from Televangelism, books.
He is an awesome speaker and author.
He has a nationality of Israeli-American and an Isreali ethnicity. He is best known for his regular miracle crusades, revival meetings/faith healing summits that are usually held in large stadiums in major cities.
Born December 3rd,1952 in Jaffa, he currently occupies our second position on this list.The preacher is blessed with four kids.
1. David Oyedepo
The Faith preacher is worth $150 million dollars (Forbes,2011). Married to Faith Abiola Oyedepo and was born on the 27th of September 1954 in Nigeria.
David is a Nigerian christian author, architect, preacher and currently the presiding Bishop of the megachurch Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria and Living Faith Church world wide known as Winner’s Chapel.
He is one of the most celebrated pastors and has one of the largest congregation in the world.
The church owns four private jets and several buildings around the world, including real estate in London, UK, and in the United States. David and his organization founded over 100 educational institutions for primary, secondary and tertiary stages of formal Education.
Covenant University was opened to students on October 21, 2002, and was adjudged to be the best private university in Nigeria as of 2005.
On March 21, 2011, Landmark University, Omuaran Kwara State (another educational institution founded by the Ministry) officially opened for the first students.
