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| 50 Most Powerful And Influential Nigerian Pastors by Greatzeus(m): 5:55pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
In Nigeria today, there are more than 50 powerful pastors in whose areas of speciality are miracles, prophecy, healing, teaching, preaching, marriage counselling, and are attracting people with such problems.Their influence have gone beyond the church walls to Politics,Education,business etc.In no particular Order,They include: 1.Pastor Enoch Adeboye:general overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God. Humble, the mathematician turned preacher has impacted on the lives of millions of Nigerians with his monthly Holy Ghost Night programme.The RCCG is one of the fastest growing churches in Nigeria with branches all over the 36 states of the federation and in London and the United States . In Lagos alone, nearly every street has a branch or fellowship centre of the church. It has been said that this is in line with Adeboye’s vision to spread the gospel. 2.Pastor David Oyedepo:general overseer of Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel has grown to become an oak tree in Christendom. His 50,000 capacity worship centre known as Cannanland in Otta, Ogun State. Oyedepo’s motivational, faith-building teachings have also endeared him to many,Today, the church is said to exist in every state of Nigeria and in some other African countries. Oyedepo has more than 20 books published by his Dominion Publishing House to complement his soul- winning efforts. 3.Pastor William Kumuyi:general overseer of Deeper Life Christian Ministry has also changed the lives of many by teaching members to live a Christ-like life and praying ceaselessly. The church is also strong in house fellowship programmes as a way of encouraging spiritual growth. The thrust of the church is an emphasis on righteousness and holiness. 4.Pastor Chris Oyakhilome:pastor, Christ Embassy, is almost synonymous with miracles. He is widely known for his Atmosphere for Miracles,a television serial which advertises the numerous miracles performed by him. The programme is a hit on many state and private television stations all over the country. 5.Pastor Temitope Joshua:Another man of God who has continued to hold sway in the miracle arena is Pastor Temitope Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun Egbe, Lagos . His miracle programmes which is aired on television stations have continued to elicit reactions from church leaders and the public.Scathing as the criticisms are, he has remained unperturbed and has continued to dazzle the public with his feats. Located at Ejigbo, the Synagogue has turned out to be Mecca of a sort for miracle seekers. Among them are Europeans and Americans, who flock to his ministry for miracles. It was this same curiosity that compelled President Chiluba of Zambia to visit the Synagogue in 1999. 6.Pastor Victor Onukogu:became born again in 1967 and changed his name to Hezekiah. Between then and now, he has grown to become one of the leading miracle workers in Anambra State . Popularly known as Daddy Hezekiah, and founder of Living Christ Mission, Onitsha , Anambra State , he told Newswatch that the first miracle that God performed through him was to raise from death a young girl at Inland Girls Secondary School , Onitsha , November 21, 1982 . Ever since, he said God has performed many other miracles and blessed a lot of people through him. 7.Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ede:founder of Catholic Prayer Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Elele, Rivers State, is perhaps the first Catholic priest whose miracle works remain immensely popular. Ede has a penchant for breaking of curses and healing the sick through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The monthly miracle programme he organises at the Pilgrimage Centre, Elele attracts Christians from all parts of the country who desire breakthroughs in life. 8.Rev.Fr. Ejike Mbaka:another Roman Catholic reverend father in Enugu is known for his firebrand style of preaching. Signs and wonders follow his ministrations. Mbaka’s weekly all-night adoration crusade at the GTC field, Enugu , has never ceased to inspire Catholic faithfuls to attend his programme,His miracles have checked the drift of Catholic faithfuls to other miracle-happening churches. It has also brought Pentecostals, Methodists, and Anglicans to swell the crowd: “People fly from abroad to come to our crusade and fly back,” Mbaka told Newswatch 9.Pastor Glory Chika Nsiegbe:Christ Mustard Mission, Port Harcourt,He predicts future events on January 1, every year. One of his predictions was that the then gubernatorial aspirant in Rivers State , Rufus Ada- George would become a governor in 1992. It came to pass. He also predicted the death of Sani Abacha, former head of state, in 1996. He is popularly known as the Anointed Man of God in Grace because of his miraculous exploits. 10.Primate Theophilus Olabayo:founder of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh Worldwide has equally been named in such fashion for his predictions. Although, he has not been visible of late, Olabayo was one prophet whom the nation looked up to for his prediction of the nation at the beginning of a new year. His predictions on political matters and leaders were profound,His predictions were published in his book: The Book of Revelations for Today and Tomorrow. Some of his major predictions, however, created bad press for him because they didn’t come true. 11.Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo:founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, London is one of them. He has penetrated nearly every home in Nigeria through telerangelism. Guided by the motto, “Raising champions and taking territories,” Ashimolowo has continued to inspire many lost souls with his sound knowledge of the scriptures. 12.Pastor Chris Okotie:founder of Household of God, Oregun, Lagos , is another firebrand preacher that often sends his audience into ecstasies. He is also known for televangelism but with bias for preaching the end times which he titles The Apocalypses. In his messages, Okotie reveals a knowledge of the book of revelations beyond the ordinary.Fondly called “Grace teacher” by the multitude of his followers, Okotie’s teaching tend to evoke reactions more than edifying his listeners. His latest book, The Last Outcast, which he claims are revelations from God attest to his controversial teachings. The book has raised a palpable degree of dust among Christians because of its spiritual explanations on cloning, polygamy, the church, the anti-Christ, the virgin birth of Jesus Christ and more. 13.Pastor Tunde Bakare:pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Ogba, Lagos is in a class of his own when it comes to political predictions. In the course of such predictions, Bakare has on one or two occasions invited the wrath of government. In particular, the prophecy on “Hundred Days and Hundred Ways ” rattled the government so much that he was arrested and interrogated by the State Security Service. 14.Pastor Paul Adefarasin:House on the Rock deserves a mention. Born with a silver spoon, Adefarasin squandered his life away on drugs in the United States until he saw the light in 1994.From the living room of his mother in Lagos , he set up a church that blossomed over the last 19years. 15.Pastor Gabriel Oduyemi:founder of Bethel,Ministries made waves with his “Miracle Night” television programme in the mid 90s. 16.Pastor Daniel Kayode Olukoya:Mountain of Fire and Miracles is big ministry in Nigeria Founded by him.the church had gone a step further to establish a “ Prayer City ” along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.Olukoya has been able to pull a large crowd of worshipers because of his power in effective prayers and spiritual warfare. 17.Rev. Wilson Badejo:general overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church is also known for his powerful sermons on holiness, righteousness and salvation. 18.Pastor Sam Amaga:founder of the Foundation Faith Chapel Incorporated preaches prosperity like many of his peers. That is not unexpected from a man ordained as bishop by late Benson Idahosa. Amaga commands large followership from his miracle exploits 19.Pastor Francis Wale Oke:founder of Christ Life Church is another powerful preacher. He had carried his crusade to even states that are sharia-based. He said he had taken his missionary exploits to 49 countries including the Soviet Union where Christianity was intolerable. Oke is the bishop and founder of Christ Life Church , aka Sword of Spirit Ministries. 20.Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor:Founder of the World of Life Bible Church at Warri,another protege of the late Benson Idahosa. Described as flamboyant and a forceful preacher, Oritsejafor is gifted with teaching the word. His fearless style of preaching has earned him several invitations to several countries including Germany , Great Britain , America and France , among others 21.Pastor Emmanuel Nuhu Kure:pastor of the Throne Room (Trust) Ministry has taken the gospel of Jesus Christ to Islamic enclaves in the North. An uphill task no doubt, Kure succeeded in training a lot of northerners as pastors. With headquarters in Kafanchan, Kaduna State , membership of the non-denominational ministry is estimated to be more than 10,000. 22.Pastor Bimbo Odukoya(Late):powerful female preacher is wellknown for her Singles and Married programme on TV. It has stood her apart as one of the remarkable church leaders. 23.Pastor Margaret Idahosa:the presiding bishop of Church of God Mission International , her strength could be best appreciated in her effectively managing more than 3,000 branches of the church worldwide. Added to this was the extra burden of overseeing the numerous investments on education of her late husband, Archbishop Benson Idahosa. 24.Pastor Nkechi Anayo-Iloputaife:general overseer of the Victory Christian Church, Badagry Expressway, Lagos , is another female pastor who assumed headship after the demise of her husband, in 1995. The gruesome murder of her husband affected the strength of the church but the strong-willed woman resolved to forge ahead with painstaking efforts and dedication. 25.Evangelist Helen Ukpabio:founder of Liberty Gospel Church , is another female minister of the gospel. She has carved a niche for herself at evangelising through film making than in physically preaching the word,Originally a member of the Olumba Olumba fraternity, Ukpabio has published two books against the sect: “The Seat of Satan Exposed” and Unveiling the Mysteries of Witchcraft. 26.Pastor Tunde Joda:pastor of Christ Chapel, Lagos has consistently engaged members of his congregation every December in fasting. An astute preacher who always sermonises the need for exemplary political leadership among lawless leaders in the country believes that it is the only way to create sanity in the country. pastor of Greater Evangelism World Crusade is a chip off the old block. A one-time chairman of the Rivers State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Numbere lays much emphasis on prayers and evangelism. 27.Pastor Mike Okonkwo:bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, TREM, is another leader no Christian would forget in a hurry when it comes to preaching prosperity and prayers for deliverance. 28.Pastor Lawrence Osagie:the founder of Powerline Bible Church is known for his umbrage against government, public institutions and religious bodies,He is also known for his trendy dressing. Osagie preaches holiness to fight against social injustice. 29.Pastor Uma Ukpai:a well-travelled Nigerian evangelist is the founder of Uma Evangelistic Association, Uyo. A profound and charismatic miracle worker, he has traversed a number of churches, delivering powerful sermons and offering prayers backed with miracle. 30.Pastor Samson Ayorinde:prophet of the World Evangelism Bible Church , Ogudu, is said to have a special anointing on problem of barenness. He is known as “barenness bulldozer.” Ayorinde has drawn wide membership within a short period of his ministry. 31.Pastor Oyonnude Kure:general overseer of the church for his eloquence and motivational teachings. In addition, Kure has also performed a number of miracles on his church members and nonmembers. 32.Pastor Patrick Anwuzia:of Zoe Ministries is noted for his no-holds barred prosperity preaching. He heads the Zoe ministry spread across Nigerian cities and some other foreign countries. He describes himself as a strategic preacher of practical Christianity 33.Rev. O. Ezekiel:[/b]the general overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission, CPM, Ajao Estate, Lagos , one of the fastest growing churches in Nigeria is a powerful man of God. With branches all over Nigeria , CPM lays much emphasis on prayer and personal consecration [b]34.Pastor Felix Omobude:the founder of New Covenant Ministry based in Benin . A protege of the late prosperity preacher, Benson Idahosa, Omobude stands out as one of the present day popular pentecostal pastors and a strong advocate of exemplary leadership even among the men of God 35.Pastor Prince David Zilly-Aggrey:pastor of the Royal House of Grace, Port Harcourt has become a household name in the south-south zone of the country because of his popular television programme known as the Prophetic Watch. 36.Apostle G.D. Numbere:His teachings have won a lot of souls to Christendom. The Bayelsa-born pastor believes that “you need superior information to cause change in somebody.” The strength of his church is more than 5,000 and members of his church believe that although he does not advertise miracles, God is using him to bring prosperity to many people in this period of hardship. 37.Pastor Emmah Isong:a graduate of banking and finance from University of Calabar , wanted to work in one of the most well-to-do banks in the country. But that was not to be. Before he graduated from the university, Isong became born again and later founded Emmah Isong Evangelistic Ministry, after his national youth service corps programme. 38.Pastor Anselm Madubuko:general overseer of Revival Assembly, Ikeja, travels all over the world. Though, he has no branch elsewhere, he has an apostolic ministry all over the world where he preaches. “What God has done for me is to give me a stable base,” he said. 39.Pastor Alexander Ekewuba:founder of Overcomers Christian Mission, Owerri, is another powerful man of God in Nigeria. Ekewuba is known for his miracles and demolition of demon-infested institutions in and around Owerri. 40.Rev. Fr. Dominic Nwobodo:director of the Vincentian Retreat Centre, Lagos, is one of the Catholic priests being used by God to perform miracles and win souls in Nigeria. Convinced that Nwobodo has the divine gift of a miracle worker, the Catholic archdiocese of Lagos gave him the approval to establish the Vincentian Retreat Centre in Ojodu, Lagos. 41.Pastor Umoh Ekwo:founder of Bible Standard Christian Ministry with headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is a holiness preacher who is popular for his work in rural envangelisation. 42.Pastor Stephen Akinola:of the Redemption Ministries, Port Harcourt is noted for his prowess in the area of televangelism. His church commands a large population of worshippers who admire his emphasis on practical Christianity. 43.Pastor Gbile Akanni:who lives in Gboko is a teacher of the Word. He holds an inter-denominational fellowship which attracts Christians of all backgrounds.He does not run a church. He is an itinerant preacher who moves from one denomination to another on invitation. 44.Pastor Idem Ikon:founder of Revival Valley Ministries with headquarters in Calabar, was an undergraduate of University of Ife before he quit school to start preaching. He has been very popular among university students and young people who have been largely reached by his work 45.Pastor Nicholas Eze:founder and general overseer of Christ for the World Mission Incorporated with headquarters in Calabar, is another pragmatic preacher. Eze founded the church in the late 1970s with the main objective of reaching the younger generation with the gospel. 46.Pastor Eugene Ogu:pastor of the Abundant Life Ministry, Port Harcourt , is a preacher and teacher of faith. His commitment to the ministry has affected the lives of thousands of people in Rivers and Bayelsa states, who have been abundantly blessed by his spiritual power. 47.Pastor Yomi Isijola:of the Logos Ministry, Port Harcourt . He is a flamboyant man of God who is using the gift of oratory to do great exploits for the Almighty. He is also a prosperity preacher and believes firmly that Christians who serve the Lord in truth deserve to be rich. 48.Pastor Isaac Oriakhi:general superintendent of Gospel Light Redemption Ministry, Abuja , was a foundation member of the Deeper Life Ministry. The ministry which was established in 1991 is very popular in Abuja because of the versatility of Oriakhi in teaching the gospel. 49.Pastor Sam Adeyemi:whose velveteen voice on the inspirational radio programme, Success Tips, has continued to inspire the youths, is the founder of Daystar Christian Centre, Oregun. The civil engineerturned preacher is popular among his faithfuls with his radio programme. He offers sound teachings of the scriptures and the principles of success in life. 50.Pastor Samuel Abiara:founder, Agbala Itura World- Wide, faction of Christ Apostolic Church is known for his healing services, evangelism and prophecies. Conclusion:Yet, more powerful pastors are emerging to continue the great exploits in Christendom. And as long as there are miracles, signs and wonders, crusade grounds would continue to attract new faithfuls and testimonies. Originally Compiled by Bhide Williams (Newswatch) Summarized for lazy readers |
| Re: 50 Most Powerful And Influential Nigerian Pastors by Greatzeus(m): 6:14pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
Sorry for the double post of same topic,it was a mistake |
| Re: 50 Most Powerful And Influential Nigerian Pastors by odeku457(m): 6:30pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
Nice List Op. I smell FP come Sunday. 1♡. |
| Re: 50 Most Powerful And Influential Nigerian Pastors by ColouredWriters(m): 9:08am On Mar 15, 2020 |
We should just talk about how powerful but also also how corrupt and evil majority of this Nigerian Pastors has become. |
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