This is a list of notable Nigerian pastors, both past and present, who have contributed significantly to Christianity in Nigeria through evangelism, church planting, theological influence, and public leadership.
List of Notable Pastors
- Elijah Abina – General Overseer of The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT).
- 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.
- Stephen Akinola (4 March 1953 – 6 June 2021) – Founder of Redemption Ministries Worldwide.
- Matthew Ashimolowo (b. 17 March 1952) – Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre.
- Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) – Founder of the Christ Apostolic Church.
- Tunde Bakare – Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, former vice presidential candidate (2011).
- Chibuzor Gift Chinyere – Founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM).
- Done P. Dabale – Founder of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN).
- Jerry Eze – Founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration).
- 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 – General Overseer of Celebration Church International.
- T.B. Joshua (1963–2021) – Founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN).
- Yomi Kasali – Founder and Senior Pastor of Foundation of Truth Assembly, Lagos.
- William Kumuyi (b. 6 June 1941) – Founder and General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
- Chris Kwakpovwe – Founder of Manna Prayer Mountain (MPM) Ministry and author of Our Daily Manna.
- Lazarus Muoka – Founder of The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.
- 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) – Televangelist and wife of Taiwo Odukoya, co-founder of The Fountain of Life Church.
- Taiwo Odukoya (1956–2023) – Founder and Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church.
- Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere (popularly known as Odùméje) – General Overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, and musician.
- Chris Okotie (b. 1958) – Founder and General Overseer of the Household of God Church.
- S.O. Oladele – Inaugurated in 2021 as the 8th President and current head pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church.
- Daniel Kolawole Olukoya – Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).
- Gabriel Olutola (b. 1933) – 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 – Founder of Word of Life Bible Church and former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria.
- Samuel Oshoffa (1909–1985) – Founder of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.).
- Yemi Osinbajo – Former Vice President of Nigeria (2015–2023) and former pastor in charge of RCCG Lagos Province 48, Ikoyi.
- Chris Oyakhilome – Founder and President of LoveWorld Inc. (Christ Embassy).
- David Oyedepo (b. 1954) – Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners' Chapel).
- Joshua Selman (b. 25 June 1980) – Founder of Eternity Network International (ENI) and convener of Koinonia, Abuja.
- Johnson Suleman – Founder and Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Auchi, Edo State.
- Moses Orimolade Tunolase – Founder of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church.
See Also
- Christianity in Nigeria