Top 5 Popular Pastors in Nigeria

Being a pastor is quite a big deal in a country like Nigeria. A pastor is the official representative of the church. He serves in the position of a teacher and counsellor for many.

In this article, you will find a list of the top popular pastors in Nigeria. They are held in high esteem in Nigeria and beyond.

PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE

Pastor EA Adeboye, the  General Overseer of the Redeemed Christain Church of God,

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), which is one of the biggest churches in Nigeria Today.

Adeboye is said to rank as one of the most powerful pastors in Africa because of his influence on Christianity.

Enoch Adeboye hails from Osun State, Nigeria. He was born in the settlement of Ifewara.

Pastor Adeboye started his ministry as an interpreter for Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi in the Redeemed Christian church of God. He was later ordained as a pastor of the church in 1977. Pastor E.A. Adeboye became General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in 1981.

BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO

Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo

David Oyedepo is the founder and General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel) and one of the most popular Preachers in the country today.

He is also the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University. His ministry has spread all over the world

Oyedepo’s popularity has spread throughout Africa and has touched so many lives worldwide due to the way he preaches.

Although many preachers criticize him due to the prosperity gospel he preaches, Oyedepo spiritual life was never in question as he was ordained by God through Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

PASTOR W.F. KUMUYI

Founder of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi

Pastor Willam Folorunso Kumuyi is the founder of Deeper Life Bible Church.

He’s is a popular man of God who preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ with great enthusiasm.

Kumuyi was a Lecturer at UNILAG before becoming a pastor. Although his wife is late, many testify to the holy lifestyle he lives.

PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated popularly known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria.

He was also the first to pioneer a Christian-based television network from Africa to the rest of the world.

He had over 1.2 million followers on Twitter over 1.9 million followers on Facebook, he’s also the author of the daily devotional “Rhapsody of Realities“.

PASTOR BIODUN FATOYINBO

Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA)

Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is the senior pastor and founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).

The popular pastor is well known for his sense of dressing, swag and attractive look.

Many call him the pastor of the youths and of the new age.