When we talk about the richest men in Nigeria 2021, what comes into our minds are the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, etc. In the religious setting, we have pastors who are wealthy and are very popular. These popular men of God have the luxury of traveling through their personal or private jets, or even driving fancy cars, some go about building empires that cost millions of dollars which ranks them among the richest pastors in the world. In this post we list top five wealthiest pastors in Nigeria and their net worth according to Forbes this 2021.

5. Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Net Worth: $41 Million

Age: 59 years old

Name of Church: Salvation Ministries (Glorious Chapel)

Position in The Church: Founder and Senior Pastor

4. Pastor Paul Adefarasin 

(Net Worth: $50 Million

Age: 58 years old

Name of Church: House On The Rock Church

Position in The Church: Founder and Senior Pastor

Pastor Adefarasin was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother on 25th January 1963. He was born into a wealthy home and he lived an extravagant lifestyle. Before he was called by God, he was a drug addict. His father’s wealth only led him to destruction until he encountered God in 1994 and became a born-again Christian. The joy of his newfound life led to his enrollment into the International Bible Institute of London. After his graduation, he worked as a volunteer and later on became a pastor. The first place he served as a pastor was Action Chapel, London. In 1994, he returned to Nigeria and started The House On The Rock in Lagos State. This church as we have it today started as a small house gathering in his mother’s living room. From there, it started expanding and has spread to over 77 branches and fellowships across the world.

3. Pastor Enoch Adeboye 

Church: Redeem Christian church of God 

Estimated net worth: $100 million

In a world filled with people assuming too much air, Papa Adeboye, as he is fondly called, is the model and emblem of humility. He is the most revered pastor in Nigeria and one of Nigeria’s richest pastors.

He is the General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God – Nigeria’s biggest church in every sense of the word “Big”. And arguably the largest in the world. With branches in over 198 countries, it will naturally triumph on that argument. 

Adeboye is blessed financially from Africa’s largest Christian congregation which he pastors. He is the pro-chancellor of Redeemer’s University and the landlord of Redemption Camp –the largest church estate in Nigeria. His books, audiotapes, publications and other gospel investments propel his net worth. He has a private jet, lives in spontaneous affluence and has an estimated net worth of $100 million. 

2. Chris Oyakhilome

Church: Believers’ Loveworld Ministries, a.k.a Christ Embassy

Estimated net worth: $126 million

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born on December 7, 1963. He is the founder of Love World Incorporated, popularly referred to as Christ Embassy with more than 40,000 members across five continents. He founded Love World as a university student. The key part of Oyakhilome's praying style is each of his followers should contribute some of his earnings to the church, which he calls "Sowing the seed". If people don't have much money, they are encouraged to donate their valuable possessions instead, such as jewelry, watches, mobile phones, vehicles and so on! To get more "seeds", the church approached hundreds of young businesses and solicited them to join his adepts. "Seed sowing" alone gets Pastor Oyakhilome millions of naira monthly. He is also known for the ability to heal different kinds of diseases and illnesses. A member in South African has publicly accused Oyakhilome of hiring him to pretend to be disabled and healed by the preacher during his television show. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome owns a private jet, widespread real estate across Nigeria, and about 30 SUVs which includes a powerful Range Rover.

1. Bishop David Oyedepo

Affiliation: Living Faith World Outreach Ministry, aka Winners Chapel

Estimated net worth: $200 million

Born on the 27th of September 1954, Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian pastor, author, business mogul, architect, and founder of Winners Chapel with its headquarters in Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is the founder of the Covenant University and Faith Academy as well as the owner of the dominion publishing house which is responsible for selling all his books. The ministry is known to have branches nationwide and in some nations of the world. He owns a fleet of very luxurious cars including Mercedes Benz, Lexus, and BMW. Testifying about his wealth, he said he donated his car for the propagation of the gospel and God promised to bless that act of his, indeed this is so true as he’s so blessed.

The Bible is the source of wisdom, guidance, and God's plan for our lives. Therefore, we should read the Bible to find out what God wants us to know. There are many reasons to read the Bible on a regular basis. Below are five powerful reasons that reading the Bible is an effective spiritual discipline.

1. Scripture saves.

Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. (1 Timothy 4:16) Salvation has happened to God’s people, salvation is — at this moment — happening to God’s people, and salvation will happen completely at the resurrection of God’s people, and it is happening now by means. Paul says to hold fast to the teaching and thereby save yourself. God saves us daily by Scripture.

2. Reading the Bible helps us to renew our minds so we can know God’s will.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:1-2).

3. To guard yourself from false teachings and false teachers. 

1 John 4:1 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” Matthew 24:24-26 “For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Remember, I have told you ahead of time. So then, if someone says to you, ‘Look, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or ‘Look, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe him.”

4. The Bible protects us

The Christian life is a call to battle for we fight against our flesh, the world, and the evil one. Therefore, we need to ready ourselves by wearing the armor of God. And our only offensive weapon is the Word of God. With it, we defend ourselves against the attacks of the enemy. When the devil tempted Jesus, He only used Scriptures to defeat the enemy (Matthew 4:1-11). Likewise, we must also know Scriptures and use it when we fall under attack.

5. It contains power to overcome

After we have made the firm decision to serve God wholeheartedly and refrain from sinning against Him, we will still experience temptation in our lives. James says that we are tempted when we are drawn away and enticed by our own lusts and desires. (James 1:14) It’s clear from Scripture that Satan makes use of these natural lusts and desires. He tries to get us to disobey God’s will, by offering things that appeal to us naturally: honour, riches or self-satisfaction. He even tempted Jesus, trying to get Him to give into egotism, pride and self-seeking. But, for each temptation Jesus faced, He had a counterattack. And every single counterattack involved God’s Word. “Jesus said to him, ‘It is written again, “You shall not tempt the Lord your God.”’” And further, He says, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Matthew 4:1-11. Do you also have a counterattack for every temptation that you face in life? Do you fill yourself with God’s Holy Word? Paul writes, “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God …

NOTE: I declare and decree into the life of every person that typed amen, every ungodly hand that rise above your destiny shall be consumed by fire in jesus name, Amen.