5 Richest Pastors In Nigeria
By Mfonobong Nsehe
God is good, especially if you’re a Nigerian pastor with some business
savvy. These days, millions of souls, desperate for financial
breakthroughs, miracles and healing, all rush to the church for
redemption. And while the bible expressly states that salvation is free,
at times it comes with a cost: offerings, tithes, gifts to spiritual
leaders, and a directive to buy literature and other products created by
men of God.
Pastors are no longer solely interested in getting people to Heaven;
they’ve devised intelligent ways to make good money while reaching out
to souls.
Take Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for example. He is the founder and lead
pastor of the Christ Embassy, a thriving congregation with branches in
Nigeria, South Africa, London, Canada and the United States. His
publishing company, Loveworld Publications, publishes ‘Rhapsody of
Realities,’ a monthly devotional he co-authors with his wife. It sells
over 2 million copies every month at $1 apiece. He also owns television
stations, newspapers, magazines, a hotel, a fast-food chain, and more.
Many other Nigerian pastors are similarly building multi-million
dollar empires from their churches. Today, pastors fly around in private
jets, drive fancy cars like Daimlers, Porsches and BMWs, don Rolexes
and Patek Phillipes, and own breathtaking mansions all over the world.