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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Reverend Al Sharpton, US$5 million -

New York's Reverend Al Sharpton is a controversial figure, particularly for his left-wing stance.

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Reverend Al Sharpton, US$5 million -

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.

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Bishop Noel Jones, US$5 million -

The Jamaican Pentecostal bishop has a congregation of nearly 17,000 in Los Angeles.

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Pastor Paula White, US$5 million -

Paula White is a non-denominational pastor in Mississippi, and a popular televangelist.

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Pastor Paula White, US$5 million -

Pastor White is also known for serving as chair to Donald Trump's Evangelical advisory board.

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John Hagee, US$5 million -

The Texan pastor and televangelist has several TV shows, and has authored numerous books.

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John Hagee, US$5 million -

John Hagee is the founder of both the Cornerstone Church and the Christian Zionist organization Christians United for Israel.

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Pastor Joyce Meyer, US$8 million -

Pastor Joyce Meyer is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who reaches millions through television, radio, and online media.

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Pastor Joyce Meyer, US$8 million -

Joyce Meyer owns a private jet, and her organization, Joyce Meyer Ministries, has a US$20 million headquarters near St. Louis, Missouri.

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Juanita Bynum, US$10 million -

Juanita Bynum is a pastor, televangelist, author, and gospel singer based in Cleveland.

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Juanita Bynum, US$10 million -

She has been described by The New York Times as "the most prominent black female television evangelist in the country."

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Jesse Jackson, US$10 million -

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.

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John MacArthur, US$15 million -

The American Sovereign Grace Baptist pastor is best known for his radio show 'Grace to You.' MacArthur has also written multiple books.

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Cindy Trimm, US$15 million -

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Bishop T.D. Jakes, US$18 million -

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.

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Rick Warren, US$25 million -

The Baptist evangelical pastor and author founded an evangelical Baptist megachurch in California called Saddleback Church.

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Billy Graham, US$25 million -

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.

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Billy Graham, US$25 million -

Billy Graham had a net worth of approximately US$25 million at the time of his death in 2018.

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Creflo Dollar, US$27 million -

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Pastor Ray McCauley, US$28 million -

The South African pastor is currently the co-chair of the National Interfaith Council of South Africa (NICSA).

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Bishop Ayo Oritsejafor, US$32 million -

The Nigerian Pentecostal bishop (left) is the former president of both the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Association of Nigeria.

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Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene, US$42 million -

The late Johannesburg pastor and televangelist led the World Restoration Service, and was known for her sermons.

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Joel Osteen, US$100 million -

The Houston preacher is a successful televangelist as well as a New York Times bestselling author.

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Benny Hinn, US$60 million -

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.

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Chris Oyakhilome, US$50 million -

The pastor based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the founder of the Mega Church Christ Embassy, which has ministries across the globe.

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Prophet Uebert Angel, US$60 million -

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.

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Pastor E.A. Adeboye, US$65 million -

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Pat Robertson, US$100 million -

Pat Robertson was the head of the Christian Broadcasting Network. The late Southern Baptist minister was known for his conservative stance on many topics.

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Bishop David Oyedepo, US$150 million -

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Kenneth Copeland, US$300 million+ -

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The wealthiest pastors around the globe

Some of these pastors are worth over US$100 million

10/01/25 | StarsInsider

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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.