4. E. A. Adeboye: $39 Million
Enoch Adejare Adeboye began his career in preaching during a professorship at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. With his Ph.D. in mathematics, he worked as a lecturer in mathematics at the Universities of Lagos. At the time, Adeboye joined the Redeemed Christian Christian Church of God.
As an extra job, Adeboye began translating the sermons of the RCCCG Pastor and founder, Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, from Yoruba into English. When Rev Akindayomi died, Adeboye took over preaching and eventually gave up his university position to preach full time.
Going full time, Adeboye put forth a goal to put a church “within 5 minutes” of every home in the world. He was quite successful and now his teachings are broadcast in over 100 countries and he has over 14,000 branches in Nigeria alone.
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