Three Nigerian pastors top list of wealthiest clerics around the world

Three prominent Nigerian pastors are the wealthiest around the world.

This is according to information extracted from a report on MSN.

Bishop David Oyedepo tops the list. He’s said to worth US$150 million.

Bishop David Oyedepo is the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria and one of the richest in the whole world. In 2021, he started to build “The Ark,” a 100,000-seat capacity stadium-like sanctuary (still under construction, as of this date).

Pastor E.A. Adeboye, US$65 million

Nigerian pastor Enoch Adeboye was named one of the 50 most powerful people in the world by Newsweek in 2008. Adeboye also made the Top 100 most influential Africans list by New African magazine in 2019.

Bishop Ayo Oritsejafor, US$32 million

The Nigerian Pentecostal bishop (left) is the former president of both the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria.

Bishop T.D. Jakes, US$50 million

The American non-denominational Christian preacher is the head of Dallas megachurch The Potter’s Touch. Bishop T.D. Jakes has also authored many books.

Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene, US$42 million

The late Johannesburg pastor and televangelist led the World Restoration Service, and was known for her sermons.

Creflo Dollar, US$30 million

The American pastor and televangelist heads the Christian World Changers Church, the Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association, the Creflo Dollar Ministries, and Arrow Records. He owns both a Rolls-Royce and a private jet.

Pastor Ray McCauley, US$28 million

The late South African pastor was the co-chair of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICSA).

Billy Graham, US$25 million

Billy Graham had a net worth of approximately US$25 million at the time of his death in 2018.

Rick Warren, US$25 million

The Baptist evangelical pastor and author founded  an evangelical Baptist megachurch in California called Saddleback Church.

Cindy Trimm, US$15 million

Dr. Cindy Trimm is a speaker, author, and founder of Cindy Trimm Ministries International. Dr. Trimm has been included in Ebony magazine’s ‘Power 100’ list that honors the achievements of black trailblazers across industries.

Juanita Bynum, US$10 million

Juanita Bynum is a pastor, televangelist, author, and gospel singer based in Cleveland.

Jesse Jackson, US$9 million

The pastor, politician, and civil rights campaigner was a contemporary of Martin Luther King Jr. Jackson had a TV show on CNN and even ran for president back in 1984.

Pastor Joyce Meyer, US$8 million

Pastor Joyce Meyer is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who reaches millions through television, radio, and online media.

Reverend Al Sharpton, US$5 million

New York’s Reverend Al Sharpton is a controversial figure, particularly for his left-wing stance

Bishop Noel Jones, US$5 million

The Jamaican Pentecostal bishop has a congregation of nearly 17,000 in Los Angeles.

Pastor Paula White, US$5 million

Paula White is a non-denominational pastor in Mississippi, and a popular televangelist.

John Hagee, US$5 million

The Texan pastor and televangelist has several TV shows, and has authored numerous books.