List of pastors in Nigeria

This is a list of notable pastors in Nigeria, both present and past.

Notable pastors

• Elijah Abina is the General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT).
• Enoch Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
• Paul Adefarasin, founder and senior pastor of House on the Rock.
• Godman Akinlabi, founder and senior pastor of The Elevation Church.
• Stephen Akinola (4 March 1953 – 6 June 2021) was the founder of Redemption Ministries Worldwide.
• Matthew Ashimolowo (born 17 March 1952 in Nigeria) is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre.
• Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.
• Tunde Bakare pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly. He once ran as vice presidential candidate of Muhammadu Buhari in the Nigerian presidential election, 2011.
• Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, Founder Omega Power Ministries (OPM)
• Done P. Dabale, founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN). ^[1]
• Jerry Eze, founder Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) - a daily YouTube devotional prayer platform.
• Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry
• David Ibiyeomie, founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries.
• Benson Idahosa Founder of Church of God Mission International
• Cornelius Adam Igbudu, founder of the Anglican Adam Preaching Society
• Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of Celebration Church International.
• TB Joshua (1963–2021) was the Nigerian 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 Kumuyi (born 6 June 1941) is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, General-Overseer and founder of Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
• Chris Kwakpovwe is founder and senior pastor of Manna Prayer Mountain (MPM) Ministry and author of Our Daily Manna, a daily devotional.
• Lazarus Muoka is the founder of "The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement". ^[2]
• Timothy Oluwole Obadare (1930–2013), founder of the World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry.
• Bola Odeleke, General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church.
• Bimbo Odukoya (1960–2005) was a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who was the spouse of Taiwo Odukoya, the founder of the Fountain of Life Church.
• Taiwo Odukoya (1956–2023) was a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor and public speaker. He was the founder and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, which has around 8,000 members.
• Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, known as Odùméje, is the general overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, and a musician.
• Chris Okotie (born 1958) is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and founder and the General Overseer of the Household of God Church.
• S.O. Oladele (Inaugurated in 2021) is the 8th President and current head pastor of Christ Apostolic Church
• Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, Founder and General overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
• Gabriel Olutola (born 1933 in Ilesa, Osun State) is a Nigerian pastor and president of The Apostolic Church Nigeria.
• Emmanuel Omale is a Nigerian charismatic pastor and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry.
• Lawrence Onochie is a Nigerian pastor and the general overseer of The Kings Heritage Church.
• Ayo Oritsejafor is the founding and senior pastor of Word of Life Bible Church and the former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria. ^[3]
• Samuel Oshoffa (1909–1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.)
• Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria (2015–2023), 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.
• David Oyedepo (born 1954) is a Nigerian pastor, Christian author, preacher, the founder of Living Faith Church, popularly called Winners' Chapel.
• Joshua Selman (born 25 June 1980) founder and senior pastor of Eternity Network International (ENI) and convener of Koinonia, Abuja.
• Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor, Omega Fire Ministry, Auchi, Edo State.
• Moses Orimolade Tunolase Founder of Cherubim and Seraphim (Nigerian church)

See also

• Religion portal

• Christianity in Nigeria

References

1. "First United Methodist Bishop in Nigeria, Done Peter Dabale, Dies in U.S Hospital". umc.org. United Methodist Church. August 27, 2006. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
2. "Pastor Lazarus Muoka speaks In Lord's Chosen apron". Wole Balogun. The Sun News. 12 January 2015. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
3. "Ayo Oritsejafor is CAN President again". vanguardngr.com.