These are the profiles of the 10 most powerful pastors in Nigeria. Our team was able to put this special piece together for you.
Please note that this blog post is produced not to relegate or elevate any pastor over another. This is just the profiles of men of God that God has been using mightily in Nigeria for many years.
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Introduction to 10 most powerful pastors in Nigeria
There are numerous churches in Nigeria that are pastored by different spiritual leaders. However, certain spiritual leaders fit into a cadre of the most powerful pastors in Nigeria.
These pastors are very influential even beyond the shores of the country and attract a lot of people through their ministries that cut across preaching, teaching, miracles, healing, counseling, etc.
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Profiles of 10 Most Powerful Pastors In Nigeria
Please find below the profiles of 10 most powerful pastors in Nigeria:
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye
On the top of the list of the 10 most powerful pastors in Nigeria is no other than Pastor E.A Adeboye, who is the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is not just a Preacher whose church can boast of several branches across the world, but he is also a father whom several top-notch pastors submitted to.
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Pastor David Oyedepo
He is the founder of Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel, headquartered in Cannanland in Otta, Ogun State. This is one of the strongest churches in this part of the world with millions of members too.
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Reverend Chris Oyakhilome
Fondly called “The Man of God”, Pastor Chris is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a strong global figure whose online programs are watched by billions of viewers from different parts of the world.
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Pastor William Kumuyi
An epitome of holiness, Pastor Kumuyi is the founder of Deeper Life Christian Ministry, a notable Christian organization that has blessed a lot of lives and empowered them to embrace a Christ-like life visible to all.
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Pastor Daniel Kayode Olukoya
In Nigeria alone, Mountain of Fire and Miracles is a peculiar organization for its unique expression of ministry. Dr. Olukoya is the church’s founder, with emphasis on prevailing prayers and the miraculous.
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Bishop Francis Wale Oke
This is another father who has been used mightily by God at different times in the history of the church in Nigeria and is still very relevant even today. He is the founder of Christ Life Church, aka Sword of Spirit Ministries.
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Pastor Lazarus Mouka
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement is one of the largest congregations in Nigeria, with some of the most eccentric Christians here. Pastor Lazarus Mouka is the leader of the church and is loved by many of his members.
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Bishop Mike Okonkwo
Bishop Mike Okonkwo is also a powerful preacher in Nigeria with strong influence. He is the founder of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, with branches in different parts of the world.
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Pastor Poju Oyemade
Fondly called Pastor Poju, this man of God is a great achiever in the body of Christ in Nigeria. Aside from being the Senior Pastor of The Covenant Nation, with lots of members in different parts of the world, he also draws attention via programs and conferences like WOFBEC (formerly WAFBEC), the Platform, etc.
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Pastor Paul Adefarasin
Finally, here comes Pastor Paul Adefarasin, a notable man of God from Nigeria with a global influence too. Although he started with just a few persons many years ago, now, the ministry has a strong presence in different parts of the world. He is the founder of House on the Rock Church(es) as well as the Convener of the World’s largest Concert, The Experience.
Conclusion on 10 most powerful pastors in Nigeria
Here are the most powerful pastors in Nigeria who are blessed with multitudes of followers from different parts of the world. As you should have seen, they have been around for many years, and they keep laboring for the progress of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ in this realm.
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