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The Texas televangelist tops the list as the highest-earning preacher in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$300 million—with many believing he could be worth a significant amount more. The founder of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. is also an author, musician, and public speaker.
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Nigerian pastor Enoch Adeboye was named one of the 50 most powerful people in the world by Newsweek in 2008. Adeboye also made the Top 100 most influential Africans list by New African magazine in 2019.
The Nigerian Pentecostal bishop (left) is the former president of both the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria.
The Houston preacher is a successful televangelist as well as a New York Times bestselling author.
Pat Robertson was the head of the Christian Broadcasting Network. The late Southern Baptist minister was known for his conservative stance on many topics.
The British-Zimbabwean businessman is the founder of GoodNews Church (Spirit Embassy), as well as satellite-broadcasting channels,Miracle TV, GoodNews TV, and Wow TV.
The late Johannesburg pastor and televangelist led the World Restoration Service, and was known for her sermons.
The Baptist evangelical pastor and author founded an evangelical Baptist megachurch in California called Saddleback Church.
The American non-denominational Christian preacher is the head of Dallas megachurch The Potter's Touch. Bishop T.D. Jakes has also authored many books.
Billy Graham had a net worth of approximately US$25 million at the time of his death in 2018.
The pastor, politician, and civil rights campaigner was a contemporary of Martin Luther King Jr. Jackson had a TV show on CNN and even ran for president back in 1984.
Joyce Meyer owns a private jet, and her organization, Joyce Meyer Ministries, has a US$20 million headquarters near St. Louis, Missouri.
The Texan pastor and televangelist has several TV shows, and has authored numerous books.
The Jamaican Pentecostal bishop has a congregation of nearly 17,000 in Los Angeles.
New York's Reverend Al Sharpton is a controversial figure, particularly for his left-wing stance.
Bishop David Oyedepo is the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria and one of the richest in the whole world. In 2021, he started to build "The Ark," a 100,000-seat capacity stadium-like sanctuary (still under construction, as of this date).
The pastor based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the founder of the Mega Church Christ Embassy, which has ministries across the globe.
The Israeli-born American-Canadian televangelist is best known for his stadium faith healing "Miracle Crusades." Hinn also has a TV show and has written more than 10 books.
The Baptist minister not only spreads the gospel, but he's also a civil rights and social justice activist. Reverend Al Sharpton is also a radio and television host.
Pastor White is also known for serving as chair to Donald Trump's Evangelical advisory board.
John Hagee is the founder of both the Cornerstone Church and the Christian Zionist organization Christians United for Israel.
Pastor Joyce Meyer is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who reaches millions through television, radio, and online media.
Juanita Bynum is a pastor, televangelist, author, and gospel singer based in Cleveland.
She has been described by The New York Times as "the most prominent black female television evangelist in the country."
The American Sovereign Grace Baptist pastor is best known for his radio show 'Grace to You.' MacArthur has also written multiple books.
Dr. Cindy Trimm is a speaker, author, and founder of Cindy Trimm Ministries International. Dr. Trimm has been included in Ebony magazine's 'Power 100' list that honors the achievements of black trailblazers across industries.
The late American evangelist's 'Billy Graham Crusades' TV show ran from 1947 to 2005, and it was hugely successful. Graham was one of the most influential Christian leaders of his time.
The American pastor and televangelist heads the Christian World Changers Church, the Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association, the Creflo Dollar Ministries, and Arrow Records. He owns both a Rolls-Royce and a private jet.
The late South African pastor was the co-chair of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICSA).
Paula White is a non-denominational pastor in Mississippi, and a popular televangelist.
Being a pastor is not for everyone, and indeed not all men and women of God become financially successful. Some, however, do manage to earn a lot of money and amass large fortunes for doing God's work. These pastors are mostly based in the United States and African nations like Nigeria and South Africa. They own megachurches with enormous congregations, they have ministries spread across the globe, their own television shows, and sell millions of books worldwide.
In this gallery, you'll find a list of the highest-earning pastors in the world and their estimated net worths. Click on and get to know them.
The wealthiest pastors around the globe
Some of these pastors are worth over US$100 million
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Being a pastor is not for everyone, and indeed not all men and women of God become financially successful. Some, however, do manage to earn a lot of money and amass large fortunes for doing God's work. These pastors are mostly based in the United States and African nations like Nigeria and South Africa. They own megachurches with enormous congregations, they have ministries spread across the globe, their own television shows, and sell millions of books worldwide.
In this gallery, you'll find a list of the highest-earning pastors in the world and their estimated net worths. Click on and get to know them.