Religion and wealth are some of the most controversial topics that have been debated upon for the longest time.
It is expected that pastors should lead a modest life and be an example to their flock.
However, that is not the case, as some have amassed a lot of riches.
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This list of the top 20 richest pastors in the world sheds some light on the topic.
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He is also the founder of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, which is based in Tarrant County in Texas.
Copeland is the richest pastor in the world, and he is famous for preaching the prosperity gospel.
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He is also the chancellor of Landmark University and Covenant University.
He is the chairperson of the Christian Broadcasting data pipe and the chancellor of Regent University.
His journey in the ministry was instigated by his failure to pass his bar exam.
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Robertson has a net worth of$100 million.
Apart from being a televangelist, he is also an author and a speaker.
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His church is calledChris Embassy,also known asLoveWorld Incorporated.
His sermon has had him ranked as one of the most influential religious leaders worldwide.
In 2018, he was named the most popular preacher on the planet.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joel Osteen net worth is$40 million.
He is also the founder ofWorld Changers Church International, a non-denominational church that is situated in Georgia.
He is also the head of Creflo Dollar Ministries, Arrow Records, and Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association.
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Creflo Dollar net worth is$27 million.
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He is also the author of some of the best-selling Christian books.
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Rick Warren net worth is estimated to be$25 million.
TD Jakes net worth is estimated to be$18 million.
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Joshua net worth is estimated to be$10 million.
He is also the CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).
Franklin Graham net worth is estimated to be$10 million.
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Jimmy Lee Swaggart net worth is estimated to be$10 million.
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Juanita Bynum - $10 million
Juanita Bynum is an American televangelist, author, actress, and singer.
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She has a record of being described the most prominent black female television evangelist in the USA.
Juanita Bynum net worth is estimated to be$10 million.
Joyce Meyer - $8 million
Joyce Meyer is an American Charismatic speaker and Christian author.
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She owns a private jet and has a history of facing backlashes for her expensive lifestyle.
Joyce Meyer net worth is estimated to be$8 million.
Matthew Ashimolowo - $6 million
Matthew Ashimolowo is a Nigerian clergyman and televangelist who is based in London.
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He is the senior pastor ofKingsway International Christian Centre (KICC).
Matthew Ashimolowo net worth is estimated to be$6 million.
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Rev John Hagee - $5 million
John Charles Hagee is an American televangelist and pastor.
He is also the chairperson of Christians United for Israel.
Rev John Hagee net worth is estimated to be$5 million.
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Paula White - $5 million
Paula Michelle White-Cain is an American televangelist, author, and pastor.
She also hosts a television show calledPaula White Today.
Paula White net worth is estimated to be$5 million.
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Bishop Noel Jones - $5 million
Noel Jones is an American Pentecostal bishop and minister.
Jones is also the senior pastor of City of Refuge Church, which is situated in California.
His church has a following of more than 17,000 members.
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Bishop Noel Jones net worth is estimated to be$5 million.
He is also an entrepreneur and host ofThe Jim Bakker Show, where he preaches about the end times.
Jim Bakker net worth is estimated to be$500,000.
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The vast majority of them are authors, entrepreneurs, and speakers.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
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She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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