Africa is incurably religious and Nigeria is not an exception. Amongst the Christian leaders who are seen as movers and shakers in the ministry, three of them are arguably the leading spiritual leaders who have transverse the borders of the African this continent and beyond to represent Nigeria as the haven of spiritual solution or Jerusalem in Africa.
Interestingly, our research is based on the individuals and not the ministry and the influence they wielded internationally. They are seen as leaders of the pack and father or mentors directly or indirectly to emerging clerics. It’s an objective research not based on sentiments. This are the leading top spiritual leaders presently in Nigeria as carried out by Sahara Weekly.
Pro. Temitope Balogun Joshua
Sahara Weekly check revealed that for over two decades, this internationally acclaimed clergy and General overseer of Synagogue Church of All Nations widely is known as father of the prophetic both withing and outside the country. He could be called the father of present day prophets in Nigeria as he has been on the scene for over two decades consistently. Directly or indirectly, all emerging prophets watch and imitate one or two things about him or his ministry.
Prophetically, he is the leading voice internationally recognized across the globe that emerged from Nigeria. Reports has it that an average of 60/70 percent of foreigners who flew into the country have their destinations at synagogue church of All Nations to see this amazing man. Also, presidents of nations have patronised him for spiritual assistance. Like no other clergy, this humble Prophet from the remote village of Arigidi in Ondo state is the most sought after prophet by foreigners in Nigeria. Infact, he could be termed a Kingmaker because through his ministry, presidents like in Ghana, Tanzania and recently in Liberia have been installed.
Checks by us revealed that presidents across the world tried frantically to court his favor but because of his humble nature, these are not so obvious to Nigerians.
Furthermore, no other prophet has the influence he wielded internationally as this can be seen in the area of international Crusades he held across the world. Stadiums are always packed to the fullest with overflows and has received several highest National awards and honors ever bestowed on an individual by Presidents abroad.
His Emmanuel television through which he propagates the gospel is the most widely watched Christian television by any Nigerian ministry.
Aside that, no single clergy has wielded such influence he has in the area of philantropism.
Through his Emmanuel TV partners, he has touched not just millions across the world but even Nations of the world. Intact, he is now synonymous to Philanthropic gestures across the globe.
Go to Asia, Israel, Korea, South America, Europe, Africa and mention the name TB Joshua and you will be amazed that the young man we don’t give regards to at the corner of Ikotun in Lagos is a global phenomenon.
PASTOR ENOCH ADEJARE ADEBOYE
The shepherd in charge of The Redeemed Christian Church of God is the Pastor of pastors. That’s why he is fondly called Daddy G.O by both his congregation and others. Through him RCCG has become the fastest rising Pentecostal church across the world. Other General Overseers call him Daddy because of his influence in the body of Christ.
Presently in Nigeria, he holds the most popular single gathering of believers known as Holy Ghost service at the Redemption camp along Lagos /Ibadan express way.
BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO
The presiding Bishop of Living Faith Chapel widely known as Winners Chapel is arguably the Bishop of of Bishops. His faith and dimension of Christianity has given birth to so many sons and daughters of faith in the ministry.
Most motivational, faith and prosperity preachers have their root from this Amazing clergy from Kwara state. He is the pioneer of private University by Pentecostal churches. His books across the globe have become reference points to so many emerging clergy.
A lot of emerging clerics see him as their mentor.
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