From historic founders of indigenous church movements to contemporary voices of the Pentecostal and charismatic revival, these pastors have influenced millions of their congregations through preaching, teaching, and social impact. In this article, we highlight some of the most notable pastors in Nigeria and their church name.
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List of Pastors in Nigeria and Their Church Names
- Elijah Abina – General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT).
- Bishop David Abioye – Vice President of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), under Bishop David Oyedepo.
- Enoch Adeboye – General Overseer of the 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.
- Matthew Ashimolowo – Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC).
- David Ibiyeomie – Founder and Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries.
- Benson Idahosa (1938–1998) – Founder of Church of God Mission International.
- Emmanuel Iren – General Overseer of Celebration Church International.
- William Kumuyi – Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
- Chris Kwakpovwe – Founder of Manna Prayer Mountain Ministry and author of Our Daily Manna.
- Lazarus Muoka – Founder of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.
- Daniel Kolawole Olukoya – Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).
- Gabriel Olutola – Former President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria.
- Emmanuel Omale – Founder of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry.
- Lawrence Onochie – General Overseer of The Kings Heritage Church.
- Ayo Oritsejafor – Founding Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church; former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
- Chris Oyakhilome (“Pastor Chris”) – Founding President of LoveWorld (Christ Embassy).
- David Oyedepo – Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel).
- Joshua Selman – Founder of Eternity Network International (ENI); convener of Koinonia.
- Johnson Suleman – Founder and Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Auchi, Edo State.
- Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin – Founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry.
- Jerry Eze – Founder of Streams of Joy International; convener of NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations).
- Chibuzor Gift Chinyere – Founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM).
- Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere (“Odùméje”) – General Overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry.
- Chris Okotie – Founder and Pastor of Household of God Church.
- Yomi Kasali – Founder and Pastor of Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA).
- Taiwo Odukoya (1956–2023) – Founder of The Fountain of Life Church.
- Bimbo Odukoya (1960–2005) – Televangelist and women’s ministry leader; wife of Taiwo Odukoya.
- Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959) – First General Evangelist and spiritual founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.
- Timothy Oluwole Obadare (1930–2013) – Founder of World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry (WOSEM).
- Moses Orimolade Tunolase – Founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement.
- Samuel Oshoffa (1909–1985) – Founder of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
- S.O. Oladele – Current President of the Christ Apostolic Church (as of 2021).
- Cornelius Adam Igbudu – Founder of the Anglican Adam Preaching Society.
- Stephen Akinola (1953–2021) – Founder of Redemption Ministries Worldwide.
- Done P. Dabale – Founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN).
- Yemi Osinbajo – Former Vice President of Nigeria (2015–2023); former Pastor-in-Charge of RCCG Lagos Province 48, Banana Island.
- Tunde Bakare – Pastor of The Latter Rain Assembly; 2011 Vice Presidential candidate alongside Muhammadu Buhari.
- Bola Odeleke – General Overseer of Power Pentecostal Church.
- TB Joshua (1963–2021) – Founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN).
- Apostle Arome Osayi – Founder of Remnant Christian Network (RCN), based in Makurdi, known for deep doctrinal teaching.
- Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM).
- Apostle Mike Orokpo – Senior pastor of Encounter Jesus Ministries International (EJMI).
- Bishop Peace Okonkwo – Co-pastor and wife of Mike Okonkwo (TREM).
- Pastor Bolaji Idowu – Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), Lagos.
- Apostle Johnson Nnaji – Founder of Streams of Grace Global Ministries.
- Prophet Samuel Abiara – Former General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church.
- Dr. Abel Damina – Founder of Power City International; known for New Creation-focused teachings.
- Rev. Chris Okafor – General Overseer of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries (Liberation City).
- Pastor Sam Adeyemi – Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos (currently based in the U.S.).
- Rev. Felix Omobude – President of Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church); former president of PFN.
- Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo – Lead Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).
- Prophet Fufeyin Jeremiah – Often compared with TB Joshua for his healing and deliverance style (already listed).
- Pastor Lawrence Oyor – Davidic Generation Church
- Pastor Godswill Oyor – Davidic Generation Church
