Bishop David O. Oyedepo emerges richest Pastor in the world

Latest reports from www.richestlifestyle.com has revealed the list of the top ten richest Pastors in the world and surprisingly, five out of the ten pastors in the list are Nigerians with Pastor David O. Oyedepo sitting at the top of the list.

Other Nigerian pastors in the list include: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome as 2nd, Pastor T.B Joshua as 7th, Pastor Ashimolowo as 8th and Pastor Chris Okotie as 9th.

Below is the full list of the top ten richest Pastors in the world :

10) Name: Pastor Joseph Prince 

      Net worth: $5 Million 

      Country: Singapore

• Pastor Prince Joseph is a well known Pastor, not only in his home country, but worldwide. His yearly salary has been estimated to be about $550,000 US dollars. Pastor Joseph Prince is presently the senior pastor of the New Creation Church located in Singapore. In 2008, it was reported that the Church’s financial income stood at $44.7 million US dollars.

9) Name: Chris Okotie 

    Net worth: $10 Million

    Country: Nigeria

• Pastor Chris Okotie was one a famous musician in the 1980s until he dropped his musical ambition to become a pastor and began his ministry 'Household of God Church' which was able to attract thousands of people. Apart from God, Pastor Chris Okotie is Crazy about cars which led him to aquire a fleet of cars; a Rolls Royce, Porshe  and other expensive rides.

8) Name: Matthew Ashimolowo 

    Net worth: $10 Million

    Country: Nigeria

• Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the General Overseer of 'Kingsway International Christian Center (KICC)' which is presently the largest Pentecostal church in the UK. The Church's financial income including their assests stands at about $60 million US dollars .

7) Name : T.B. Joshua 

    Net worth: $15 Million 

    Country: Nigeria 

• Prophet T. B Joshua is the present head and founder of 'Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN)'.The Prophet is widely known for his unending humanitarianism and his ability to prophesy. He also owns a TV station called Emmanuel TV, which is a Christian television network used to extend the gospel   further. 

6) Name : T. D. Jakes 

    Net worth: $18 Million 

    Country: United States

• Bishop T. D. Jakes is the bishop of The Potter’s House which has a congregation of about 30,000 members. His ministry’s annual revival MegaFest attracts more than 100,000 people from different parts of the globe.

• 5) Name : Billy Graham

    Net worth : $25 Million 

Country : United States

• Billy Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association as far back as 1950. He came into the spotlight after his preaching was aired on social media all over the US. His net worth currently stands at $25 million US dollars.

• 4) Name : Creflo Dollar 

    Net worth: $27 Million 

    Country : United States

• Pastor Creflo Dollar is a founder of the World Changers Church International and also a Word of Faith teacher. His message '' it is the will of God for you to prosper in every way " has racked in millions of dollars to his ministry. He is currently worth $27 million US dollars and sits at the 4th spot in the list of top ten world's richest Pastors. No wonder his last name is 'Dollar' 

• 3) Name : Benny Hinn 

    Net worth: $42 Million

    Country : United States

• Pastor Benny Hinn is a well known Evangelist all over the world and is most famous for his miracle healing crusades. He is a half Israeli, half American who owns a multi-million dollar ministry. His net worth is estimated to be $42 Million dollars.

2) Name : Chris Oyakhilome 

    Net worth: $50 Million 

    Country : Nigeria

• Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of 'Christ Embassy' which lays claim to more than 40,000 members, mostly the high and mighty. He also owns his own magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.

1)Name : David O. Oyedepo 

   Net worth: $150 Million 

   Country: Nigeria

• Bishop David Oyedepo is without any competition as he sits comfortably at the top of the list with a whopping net worth of $150 Million US dollars. He founded of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in 1981 and in 1989 he erected a branch in Lagos, popularly known as Winners Chapel . His ministry has grown to be one of the largest in Africa with thousands of members. He owns private jets and houses in the UK and the United States.