PAST AND PRESENT NOTABLE PASTORS IN NIGERIA - Names, biographies and denominations

Whatever has been said about the church or the ministers of the gospel, no one can take away the fact that Christianity in Nigeria has done much more in the society. Those who are outside Christendom can argue that the Church is a big business. But the Bible say "go ye into the world and preach the gospel". 

This has been the main driving force behind the Establishment of churches by many believers in Nigeria over the years. Here we present to you notable men and women God has used to spread the gospel in tremendous ways.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, 

General Overseer/ Senior Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church Of God

Pastor William Kumuyi (Born 6 June 1941),

Founder and General Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Ministry

Pastor Chris Okotie, (Born 16 June 1958), Founder and General Overseer, Household Of God Church.

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo,

Founder and Senior Pastor, Trinity House, Lagos Nigeria

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome,

Founder and President of Believers’ Love World Ministries (a.k.a Christ Embassy).

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, 

The Fountain of Life Church, husband of late Bimbo Odukoya 

Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Founder and Former General overseer of Church of God Mission, Benin City, Nigeria

Pastor Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Mountain of Fire And Miracles Ministries. 

Pastor (Mrs.) Shade Olukoya 

Co-Founder and Senior Pastor, Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries.

Pastor Sarah Omakwu, 

Co-Founder and Senior Pastor, Family Worship Centre, Abuja. 

Apostle S. E. Igwe,

President, The Apostolic Church Nigeria, 

He succeeded Pastor Gabriel Olutola (Born 4 April 1933 In Ilesa, Osun State).

Bishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa,

Presiding Bishop, Church of God Mission Int’l. (Inc) and wife of Archbishop Benson Idahosa.

Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a Nigerian Pastor and Televangelist (September 12, 1960 – December 11, 2005), and wife of Taiwo Odukoya, Founder of Fountain Of Life Church.

Pastor Andrew Ochedi,

Founder and Senior Pastor, Divine House of God Assembly (INC) Nigeria

Pastor Cephas Baba,

Founder and Presiding Pastor, Solid Rock Christian Ministries, Lagos Nigeria

Apotle Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) Founder of The Christ Apostolic Church 

Bishop David Oyedepo (Born September 27, 1954),

Founder and Bishop, Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel) Worldwide

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo (Born 17 March 1952 In Nigeria), 

Senior Pastor, Kingsway International Christian Centre International.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Word Of Life Bible Church Warri, Delta State

Pastor Elijah Abina,

General Overseer, Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT)

Rev. Sam Tukura, 

Senior Pastor of Global Fire Centre.

Pastor Chris Segun Onayinka, 

Founder and senior Pastor, The Saints Community Church Nigeria

Bishop Bola Odeleke, 

General Overseer, Power Pentecostal Church 

Pastor Godman Akinlabi, 

Founder and Lead Pastor, The Elevation Church (TEC)

Pastor Done P. Dabale, 

Founder, The United Methodist Church, Nigeria (UMCN)

Pastor Tunde Bakare, 

Founder And Senior Pastor Of The Latter Rain Assembly, (born 11 November 1954)

Pastor David Ibiyomie, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Salvation Ministries (born 21 October 1962)

Pastor Sunday Adelaja, 

Founder And Senior Pastor, The Embassy of The Blessed Kingdom of God For All Nations

Pastor (Dr.) Paul Enenche, 

Founder And Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Abuja 

Bishop Okwudili Eze, 

Presiding Bishop of Zion Heritage and Miracle Ministries 

Pastor Paul Adefarasin, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, House on The Rock Church Lagos

Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze, 

President and Senior Pastor, Streams of Joy International 

Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, 

Founder of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Ministries, Uyo. 

Rev. Ntia I. Ntia 

Founder, Full Life Christian Centre, Nigeria.

Rev Gabriel Oduyemi, 

Founder and Former General Overseer, Bethel Ministries, Lagos

Bishop Francis Wale Oke, 

Founder and Presiding Bishop, Christ Life Church, Ibadan Oyo State

Dr.Tunde Joda, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Christ Chapel, Lagos 

Dr. Lawrence Osagie, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Powerline Bible Church Lagos

Bishop Mike Okonkwo, 

Bishop and Senior Pastor, The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, (Trem ) Lagos

Rev. S. O. Ezekiel, 

General Overseer, Christian Pentecostal Mission, (Cpm ) Lagos

Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, 

Founder and Presiding Bishop of New Covenant Gospel Church, Benin City

Bishop Felix Adejumo,

Founder and Senior Pastor, Agape Christian Ministries Worldwide 

Apostle Joshua Selman, 

Founder and General Overseer, Eternity Network International (ENI) 

Pastor Chingtok Ishaku,

Founder and Senior Pastor, God-Life Church, Zaria 

Pastor Chris Delvan Gwamma, 

Pastor, New Life assembly, Kaduna 

Prince David Zilly-aggrey, 

Pastor and G.O, The Royal House of Grace 

Dr. Sam Amaga, 

Founder and General Overseer,  The Foundation Faith Chapel Incorporated, Nigeria 

Pastor Samuel Adeyemi, 

Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre Lagos 

Apostle Anselm Madubuko, 

General Overseer Of Revival Assembly Lagos 

Apostle Johnson Suleman, 

President and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Auchi Edo State

Dr. Abel Damina, 

Senior Pastor, Power City International 

Pastor Poju Oyemade, 

Senior Pastor, Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos 

Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, 

Senior Pastor, Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Abuja

 Rev. Dr. Joshua Talena, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Shepherd’s House Assembly International 

Prophet Joshua Iginla, 

Leader And Founder of Champions Royal Assembly 

Pastor Lawrence Onochie, 

Senior Pastor, The Kings Heritage Church

Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, 

President, Mount Zion Movies 

Apostle Arome Osayi, 

Founder and General Overseer, Remnant Christian Network (RCN)

Pastor Lazarus Muoka, 

Founder and General Overseer, The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.

Prophet T. B. Joshua, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) International.

Rev. Moyo Akin-Ojo, 

Founder and Senior Pastor, Manifold Grace Ministry. 

Pa Josiah Akindayomi, 

Founder, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

Pastor Tony Rapu, 

Senior Pastor, This Present House, Lagos

Rev.Felix Meduoye, 

General Overseer and Senior Pastor,

Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria

Rev. Samuel Oshoffa (1909–1985), 

Founder, Celestial Church of Christ (C. C .C)

Pastor Chris Kwakpovwe, 

Founder/senior pastor, Manna Prayer Mountain Ministries (MPM)

Rev. Timothy Oluwole Obadare (April 1930 – March 2013), 

Founder, World Soul Winning Evangelistic Ministry, Nigeria

Pastor Debrah Eunice Osagiede, 

General overseer, Spirit and Life Bible Church Nigeria.

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