Nehanda Radio based in Zimbabwe has compiled a list of 10 of the wealthiest pastors and the list has spread rapidly on the Internet. Complicating the matter of estimating net worth is that many televangelists/pastors live in extravagant homes owned by their "non-profit" ministry or church. Some also travel in private jets owned by their ministry. So these assets would not necessarily be included with personal net worth.
This list includes five pastors from Nigeria. It also indicates the estimated net worth for some pastors but doesn't include the sources used in compiling this list.
Nehanda Radio's List:
Bishop T.D. Jakes - net worth $150
Bishop David Oyedepo - net worth - $150 million
E A Adeboye
Benny Hinn - net worth $42 million
Chris Oyakhilome - net worth $30 to $50 million
Creflo Dollar
Kenneth Copeland
Billy Graham
Matthew Ashimolowo - annual income $200,000
Temitope Joshua - net worth $10 million to $15 million
read more here and here
Stating the obvious, this list is highly incredible and begs to think why Nigerian pastors will be among the richest when there are a host of ministries around the world that are valued even above a billion dollars.
Our focus in the house of God however, should not be about whom is the richest or who have the largest church auditorium but about winning souls for Christ and preparing them as brides for our Lord Jesus. we should not loose focus of this Great Comission as it is what brings us true riches in Heaven.
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