This is a list of notable pastors in Nigeria, both present and past.
Notable pastors
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Elijah Abina
Elijah Oludele Abina (born 16 June 1935) is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) and one of the founding fathers of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
Early life
Elijah Ogunde ...
is the General Overseer of
The Gospel Faith Mission International
The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) is a major Christian denomination from Nigeria founded by Reuben Akinwalere George in Iwaya Yaba in 1956.
The Gospel Faith Mission International is present in numerous countries, such as Britain ...
(GOFAMINT)
* Enoch Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of
Redeemed Christian Church of God
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a Pentecostal megachurch and denomination founded in Lagos, Nigeria. The General overseer (most senior pastor) is Enoch Adeboye, ordained in 1981. The church in Lagos had an average church attendanc ...
(RCCG)
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Paul Adefarasin
Paul Adeolu Adefarasin (born 25 January 1963) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist. He is the Prelate and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock church headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) with branches in several cities across Nigeri ...
, founder and senior pastor, House on the Rock
* Godman Akinlabi, founder and senior pastor of The Elevation Church
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Matthew Ashimolowo
Matthew Ashimolowo (born 17 March 1952) is a Nigerian clergyman, the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London.
His ''Winning Ways'' programme is aired daily on Premier Radio (London) and Spirit FM (Amsterdam) a ...
(born 17 March 1952 in Nigeria) is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre
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Joseph Ayo Babalola
Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called CAC in Nigeria. He was credited with healing powers.
Early life
Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo- ...
Tunde Bakare
Tunde Bakare, born 11 November 1954, is a Nigerian Prophetic-Apostolic pastor. He originally studied and practiced law, eventually opening his own firm, before leaving the field to work in ministry. He was a member and legal adviser at the Deep ...
pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly. He ran as
vice president
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Nigerian presidential election, 2011
Presidential elections were held in Nigeria on 16 April 2011, postponed from 9 April 2011.Done P. Dabale, founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN).
* Jerry Eze, Founder Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) - a daily YouTube morning devotional prayer platform on YouTube.
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Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (born 15 February 1971, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria) is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He founded the church on 3 April 2010.
Early life and f ...
, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry
* David Ibiyeomie, founder and senior pastor of
Salvation Ministries
David Ibiyeomie is a Nigerian pastor, author, televangelist and the founder/presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries with its headquarters located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Early life
On October 21, 1962, David Ibiyeomie was b ...
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T. B. Joshua
Temitope Balogun Joshua (12 June 1963 – 5 June 2021), popularly known as T. B. Joshua, was a Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist. He was the leader and founder of Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a Chris ...
(12 June 1963 – 5 June 2021) was the
Nigeria
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n pastor and founder of the Synagogue, Church Of All Nations – SCOAN
* Yomi Kasali, founder and senior pastor, Foundation of Truth Assembly, Surulere, Lagos State.
* William F. Kumuyi (Born 6 June 1941) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, General-Overseer and founder of
Deeper Christian Life Ministry
Deeper Christian Life Ministry also known as Deeper Life Bible Church is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with its international headquarters, Deeper Life Bible Church Lagos, in Gbagada, Lagos. It is overseen by the General Superintendent ...
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Chris Kwakpovwe
Chris Kwakpovwe (born 15 November 1961) is a Christian minister, trained pharmacist and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of ''Manna Prayer Mountain'' (MPM) Ministry Worldwide, headquartered in Lagos. He is also the author of ''Our D ...
is founder/senior pastor of Manna Prayer Mountain (MPM) Ministry and author of ''Our Daily Manna'', a daily devotional
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Lazarus Muoka
Lazarus Muoka is a Nigerian pastor, minister and author. He is the founder and General Overseer of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.
Growing up and career
Lazarus Muoka was born into a Catholic family in Umuhu-Okabia in Orsu LGA ...
is a
Nigerian
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pastor
A pastor (abbreviated as "Pr" or "Ptr" , or "Ps" ) is the leader of a Christian congregation who also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation. In Lutheranism, Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy and ...
and the founder of
The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement
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Timothy Oluwole Obadare
Timothy Oluwole Obadare (April 1930 - March 2013) was a Nigerian televangelist and the General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).
Early life
Obadare was born in Ilesa, now part of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria, to David and Felicia ...
(April 1930 – March 2013), founder of the World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry.
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Bola Odeleke
Bola Odeleke (born 1950) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, preacher, founder and general overseer of Power Pentecostal Church.
Early life
Odeleke is from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria.
She had her primary and secondary ...
, General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church
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Bimbo Odukoya
Abimbola Rosemary "Bimbo" Odukoya Akinsuyi, Yemi.Its an Act of God, Says Pastor Bimbo’s Mother" ''Thisday''. 12 December 2005. Retrieved on 23 February 2009See version atAllAfrica (nee Williams; 12 September 1960 – 11 December 2005), was a N ...
(12 September 1960 – 11 December 2005) was a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who was the spouse of
Taiwo Odukoya
Taiwo Odukoya is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, with a membership strength of over 8,000 people.
Early life
Taiwo Odukoya was born on 15 June 1956 in the city of Kaduna ...
, the founder of the Fountain of Life Church.
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Taiwo Odukoya
Taiwo Odukoya is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos, with a membership strength of over 8,000 people.
Early life
Taiwo Odukoya was born on 15 June 1956 in the city of Kaduna ...
, is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor and public speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, a Church with a membership of over 8,000 people.
* Chris Okotie (born 16 June 1958) is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and founder and the General Overseer of the Household of God Church.
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Gabriel Olutola
Gabriel Oladele Olutola (born 4 April 1933) is a Nigerian-born author, pastor and motivational speaker. He is the former President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and chairman, Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) after he was inducted simu ...
(born 4 April 1933 in Ilesa, Osun State) is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
pastor
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Emmanuel Omale
Emmanuel Omale, is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, a Christian church that runs the Divine Hand Television station from Abuja.
Early life and education
Om ...
is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry.
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Lawrence Onochie
Lawrence Onochie (born 10 August 1969) is a Nigerian pastor, author and public speaker. He is the lead pastor of The Kings Heritage Church, Nigeria. In 2016, he became a media sensation when he disguised as a beggar to the congregation of his chur ...
is a Nigerian pastor and the general overseer of The Kings Heritage Church.
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Ayo Oritsejafor
Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, known as Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria. He became the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on ...
is the founding and senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church and the former president of the
Christian Association of Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is an umbrella organisation containing numerous Christian denominations in Nigeria.
History
The Christian Association of Nigeria was founded in 1976, and originally only contained the Catholic Church an ...
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Samuel Oshoffa
Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa (October 11, 1909 – September 10, 1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ after reportedly resurrecting people from the dead. He founded the church in 1947 after being lost for three months near Porto ...
(1909–1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ C. C .C
* Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria (2015–present) former pastor in charge of Lagos Province 48 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Ikoyi.
* Chris Oyakhilome (known popularly as "Pastor Chris") is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist who is the founding president of Love World also known as Christ Embassy
* Bishop David Oyedepo (born 27 September 1954) is a Nigerian pastor, Christian author, preacher, the founder of
Winners' Chapel
Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners' Chapel) is an Evangelical charismatic Christian denomination and a megachurch. The headquarters is located in Ota, Nigeria. The organization has since become a global network of churches with ...
* Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor, Omega Fire Ministry, Auchi, Edo State