10 RICHEST PASTORS IN AMERICA
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| Kenneth Copeland |
Christianity has established itself as the most prominent faith around the
globe. As a result, congregations quickly put their trust in their ministers,
pastors or preachers who have become not only some of the most renowned
spiritual mentors in the world but also some of the wealthiest. A few years ago
no one would have thought that being a pastor could be a ticket to fortune and
wealth, but times have changed. In this article, Bebeakinboade.com presents to
you 10 Richest Pastors in America who are raking in megabucks as they spread
the word.
globe. As a result, congregations quickly put their trust in their ministers,
pastors or preachers who have become not only some of the most renowned
spiritual mentors in the world but also some of the wealthiest. A few years ago
no one would have thought that being a pastor could be a ticket to fortune and
wealth, but times have changed. In this article, Bebeakinboade.com presents to
you 10 Richest Pastors in America who are raking in megabucks as they spread
the word.
KENNETH COPELAND
Kenneth Copeland is one of the
leaders of the Charismatic Movement and is an American author, musician, public
speaker, and televangelist. Copeland has been strongly identified with
preaching a prosperity and abundance message, commonly referred to as the
prosperity gospel.
leaders of the Charismatic Movement and is an American author, musician, public
speaker, and televangelist. Copeland has been strongly identified with
preaching a prosperity and abundance message, commonly referred to as the
prosperity gospel.
He runs Kenneth Copeland Ministries. His ministry’s 1,500-acre campus is a
half-hour drive from Fort Worth includes a church, a private airstrip, a hangar
for the ministry’s $17.5 million jet and other aircraft, and a $6 million
church owned lakefront mansion. He is very close to being a Billionaire even though
he already claims billion dollar status. He has an estimated net worth of $760
Million.
half-hour drive from Fort Worth includes a church, a private airstrip, a hangar
for the ministry’s $17.5 million jet and other aircraft, and a $6 million
church owned lakefront mansion. He is very close to being a Billionaire even though
he already claims billion dollar status. He has an estimated net worth of $760
Million.
PAT ROBERTSON
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| Pat Robertson |
Pat Robertson is an American media mogul, executive chairman, and a former
Southern Baptist minister, who generally supports conservative Christian
ideals. He presently serves as chancellor and CEO of Regent University and
chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Southern Baptist minister, who generally supports conservative Christian
ideals. He presently serves as chancellor and CEO of Regent University and
chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Pat Robertson launched the Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia, and
the network is now broadcast in 180 countries. In the late 80s, he ran for
President, but was unsuccessful. He runs a number of large companies, including
the Christian Coalition, a Christian Right organization that exists to raise
monetary and public support for conservative political candidates. He has an
estimated net worth of $100 Million
the network is now broadcast in 180 countries. In the late 80s, he ran for
President, but was unsuccessful. He runs a number of large companies, including
the Christian Coalition, a Christian Right organization that exists to raise
monetary and public support for conservative political candidates. He has an
estimated net worth of $100 Million
BENNY HINN
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| Benn Hinn |
He is a televangelist, best known for his regular “Miracle
Crusades”; revival meeting or faith healing summits that are usually held
in stadiums in major cities, which are later broadcast worldwide on his
television program, This Is Your Day.
Crusades”; revival meeting or faith healing summits that are usually held
in stadiums in major cities, which are later broadcast worldwide on his
television program, This Is Your Day.
Benny Hinn has an estimated net worth of over $42 Million. He lives in a 10
million seaside mansion; a private jet, a Mercedes SUV and convertible, and
“layovers” between crusades at the cost of $900 – $3,000 per night at locations
including Hawaii, Cancun, London, Milan etc.
million seaside mansion; a private jet, a Mercedes SUV and convertible, and
“layovers” between crusades at the cost of $900 – $3,000 per night at locations
including Hawaii, Cancun, London, Milan etc.
JOEL OSTEEN
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| Joel Osteen |
Joel Osteen is an American preacher, televangelist, author, and the Senior
Pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest Protestant church in the United States,
in Houston, Texas. He took over his father’s role as a pastor and
televangelist, despite having very little formal religious training, in 1999.
Since then, the Lakewood Church broadcast has grown exponentially and can be
seen in 100 different countries. Osteen has written seven New York Times
Bestselling books. He has been widely nicknamed “The Smiling
Preacher”. He has an estimated net worth of $40 Million.
Pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest Protestant church in the United States,
in Houston, Texas. He took over his father’s role as a pastor and
televangelist, despite having very little formal religious training, in 1999.
Since then, the Lakewood Church broadcast has grown exponentially and can be
seen in 100 different countries. Osteen has written seven New York Times
Bestselling books. He has been widely nicknamed “The Smiling
Preacher”. He has an estimated net worth of $40 Million.
CREFLO DOLLAR
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| Creflo Dollar |
Creflo Dollar is an American televangelist, pastor, and the founder of the
non-denominational World Changers Church International based in College Park,
Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Dollar also heads the Creflo Dollar Ministerial
Association (formerly called International Covenant Ministries), Creflo Dollar
Ministries, and Arrow Records.
non-denominational World Changers Church International based in College Park,
Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Dollar also heads the Creflo Dollar Ministerial
Association (formerly called International Covenant Ministries), Creflo Dollar
Ministries, and Arrow Records.
Creflo Dollar has an estimated net worth of $27 Million. He has a couple of
Rolls-Royces, private jets including one that costs about $5 million,
million-dollar Atlanta home and $2.5 million Manhattan apartment.
Rolls-Royces, private jets including one that costs about $5 million,
million-dollar Atlanta home and $2.5 million Manhattan apartment.
BILLY GRAHAM
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| Billy Graham |
Billy Graham is an American Christian evangelist at revival meetings and on
radio and television for over 40 years. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist
Association in 1950 and also has variety of media and publishing outlets. He
has an estimated net worth of $25 Million.
radio and television for over 40 years. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist
Association in 1950 and also has variety of media and publishing outlets. He
has an estimated net worth of $25 Million.
RICK WARREN
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| Rick Warren |
Rick Warren founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California; it is now
the country’s eighth-largest church. Warren is the author of a handful of
books, including “The Purpose Driven Church” and “The Purpose Driven Life”.
Warren believes in a five-point plan to bring global harmony to Earth; he calls
it his “P.E.A.C.E. Plan”. It calls for planting churches, equipping servant
leaders, assisting the poor, caring for the sick, and education. He and his
wife aim to live on ten percent of their income and donate the rest to charity.
He has an estimated net worth of $25 Million.
the country’s eighth-largest church. Warren is the author of a handful of
books, including “The Purpose Driven Church” and “The Purpose Driven Life”.
Warren believes in a five-point plan to bring global harmony to Earth; he calls
it his “P.E.A.C.E. Plan”. It calls for planting churches, equipping servant
leaders, assisting the poor, caring for the sick, and education. He and his
wife aim to live on ten percent of their income and donate the rest to charity.
He has an estimated net worth of $25 Million.
T.D JAKES
T.D Jakes is an American pastor, author and filmmaker. He is the bishop of
The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American mega church, with 30,000
members. T. D. Jakes’ church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on
The Potter’s Touch, which airs on Lightsource.com, the Trinity Broadcasting
Network, Black Entertainment Television, the Daystar Television Network, The
Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada. Other aspects of Jakes’
ministry include an annual revival called “MegaFest” that draws more
than 100,000 people, an annual women’s conference called “Woman Thou Art
Loosed”, and gospel music recordings.
The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American mega church, with 30,000
members. T. D. Jakes’ church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on
The Potter’s Touch, which airs on Lightsource.com, the Trinity Broadcasting
Network, Black Entertainment Television, the Daystar Television Network, The
Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada. Other aspects of Jakes’
ministry include an annual revival called “MegaFest” that draws more
than 100,000 people, an annual women’s conference called “Woman Thou Art
Loosed”, and gospel music recordings.
He lives in a $2.6 million luxurious pink brick, seven-bedroom home with
swimming pool in the affluent White Rock Lake area of Dallas. He has an
estimated networth of $18 Million.
swimming pool in the affluent White Rock Lake area of Dallas. He has an
estimated networth of $18 Million.
REV JOHN HAGEE
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| John Hagee |
Rev John Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church, a
charismatic megachurch in San Antonio, Texas. He is also the chief executive
officer (CEO) of his non-profit corporation, Global Evangelism Television
(GETV). Hagee is the President and CEO of John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts
his national radio and television ministry carried in the United States on ten television
networks, including 62 high-power stations aired to more than 150 million
households. He is shown on networks around the globe, including The Inspiration
Network (INSP), Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), and Inspiration Now TV. He
has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
charismatic megachurch in San Antonio, Texas. He is also the chief executive
officer (CEO) of his non-profit corporation, Global Evangelism Television
(GETV). Hagee is the President and CEO of John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts
his national radio and television ministry carried in the United States on ten television
networks, including 62 high-power stations aired to more than 150 million
households. He is shown on networks around the globe, including The Inspiration
Network (INSP), Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), and Inspiration Now TV. He
has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
BISHOP EDDIE LONG
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| Eddie Long |
Bishop Eddie Long is the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist
Church, a megachurch in DeKalb County, Georgia. When Long started as pastor for
New Birth Church in 1987, there were 300 church members, which grew to 25,000.
A best-selling author, Bishop Long’s captivating and powerful messages are
captured in a number of books, including: It’s Your Time: Reclaim Your
Territory for the Kingdom, The Elect Lady, I Don’t Want Delilah, I Need You,
What a Man Wants, What a Woman Needs, Called to Conquer, Gladiator: The
Strength of a Man and his most recent: 60 Seconds to Greatness: Seize the
Moment and Plan for Success. He has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Church, a megachurch in DeKalb County, Georgia. When Long started as pastor for
New Birth Church in 1987, there were 300 church members, which grew to 25,000.
A best-selling author, Bishop Long’s captivating and powerful messages are
captured in a number of books, including: It’s Your Time: Reclaim Your
Territory for the Kingdom, The Elect Lady, I Don’t Want Delilah, I Need You,
What a Man Wants, What a Woman Needs, Called to Conquer, Gladiator: The
Strength of a Man and his most recent: 60 Seconds to Greatness: Seize the
Moment and Plan for Success. He has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
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