List of pastors in Nigeria

Pastors in Nigeria

Christian denominations in Nigeria

Nigerian interchurch

* Christian Association of Nigeria
* Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria

African initiated

* Cherubim and Seraphim Society
* Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim
* Church of God Mission International
* Church of the Lord (Aladura)

Anglican

* The African Church
* Church of Nigeria

Anabaptist

* Church of the Brethren in Nigeria

Baptist

* Mambila Baptist Convention of Nigeria
* Nigerian Baptist Convention

Catholic

* Catholic Church in Nigeria

Holiness and Methodist

* African Methodist Episcopal Church in Nigeria
* United Methodist Church of Nigeria

Lutheran

* Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria
* Lutheran Church of Nigeria

Pentecostal

* The Apostolic Church Nigeria
* Christ Apostolic Church
* Deeper Christian Life Ministry
* General Council of the Assemblies of God Nigeria
* Gospel Faith Mission
* International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
* The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement
* New Apostolic Church in Nigeria
* Redeemed Christian Church of God
* Winners' Chapel

Presbyterian and Reformed

* Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria
* Church of Christ in Nigeria
* Church of Christ in the Sudan Among the Tiv
* Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ
* N.K.S.T
* Presbyterian Church of Nigeria
* Reformed Church of Christ in Nigeria

Other Protestant

* Churches of Christ in Nigeria
* Evangelical Church of West Africa
* QIC-United Evangelical Church
* Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria
* Word of Faith Ministries

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

## Notable pastors

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* 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.
* Kingsley Okonkwo is founder and senior pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC), and convener of Love, Dating, and Marriage (LDM).
* 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

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* Religion portal

* Christianity in Nigeria

## References

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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.

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