It would seem being a man of God comes with blessings far more than just being a regular visitor of the holy buildings.
Pastors worldwide cruise in class with cars like Rolls Royce, fly private and lay their heads in huge mansions.
1. David Oyedepo – Net worth: $150 Million (Nigeria)
His church is said to be one of the largest in Africa. Since founding the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in 1981, he has bought him and his family four private jets and owns mansions in the US and the UK.
He founded and owns Covenant University, one of Nigeria’s leading tertiary institutions, and Faith Academy, an elite high school. In 2011 Bishop David Oyedepo bought a Gulfstream V jet for US$30 million.
2. Chris Oyakhilome – Net worth: $50 Million (Nigeria)
He founded the famous Believers’ LoveWorld Incorporated also known as Christ Embassy worldwide and has more than 40,000 members.
He was at the center of a $35 million money laundering case in which he was accused of funneling funds from his church to foreign banks.
He owns newspapers, magazines, a local television station, a record label, satellite TV, hotels and extensive real estate. His Loveworld TV Network is the first Christian network to broadcast from Africa to the rest of the world on a 24 hour basis.
3. Benny Hinn – Net worth: $42 Million (United States)
He is a Christian evangelist and Bible teacher who practices faith healing.
His thirty-minute TV program This Is Your Day is among the world’s most-watched Christian programs, seen on various Christian television networks.
According to Inplainsite.org Hinn lives in a 10 million seaside mansion; a private jet, a Mercedes SUV and convertible, and “layovers” between crusades at the cost of $900 - $3,000 per night at locations including Hawaii, Cancun, London, Milan etc.
4. Creflo Dollar: Net Worth: $27 Million (United States)
American televangelist, pastor and a Word of Faith teacher, the founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church International.
He has a couple of Rolls-Royces, private jets including one that costs about $5 million, million-dollar Atlanta home and $2.5 million Manhattan apartment.
5. Billy Graham – Net worth: $25 Million (United States)
He is an American evangelical Christian evangelist, ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, who rose to celebrity status in 1949 reaching a core constituency of middle-class, moderately conservative Protestants.
He held large indoor and outdoor rallies; sermons were broadcast on radio and television, some still being re-broadcast today. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association in 1950 and also has variety of media and publishing outlets.
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