Top 20 Religious Leader celebrities in the world
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Religious Leader celebrities [Updated January 28, 2023].
Joshua Harris was born
on December 30, 1974
in United States.
He began the yearly New Attitude Conference, catering to Christian singles, in 1999.
Net Worth 2020: $2.7 Billion
Edir Macedo was born
on February 18, 1945
in Brazil.
His net worth has been reported at $1.1 billion, making him Brazil's wealthiest pastor.
Net Worth 2020: $1.1 Billion
Sun Myung Moon was born
on February 25, 1920
in North Korea.
He founded News World Communications, which has many magazines under it.
Net Worth 2020: $900 Million
Kenneth Copeland was born
on December 6, 1936
in Lubbock, United States.
He and his church helped fundraise for Mike Huckabee's 2008 campaign for President.
Net Worth 2020: $300 Million
David Oyedepo was born
on September 27, 1954
in Nigeria.
His church has also operated its own publishing house and has published numerous books including "Pillars of Destiny" and "Walking in the Newness of Life".
Net Worth 2020: $150 Million
Victoria Osteen was born
on March 28, 1961
in Huntsville, United States.
Her first book, Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole was published on October 14, 2008 and debuted at #2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Million
L. Ron Hubbard was born
on March 13, 1911
in Tilden, United States.
He became heavily involved in the occult during the late 1940s and helped to develop a sexual ritual called the "Babalon Working."
Net Worth 2020: $60 Million
Chris Oyakhilome was born
on December 7, 1963
in Edo, Nigeria.
He has received criticism from organizations like the Treatment Action Campaign for his promotion of faith healing to cure HIV.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
David Jeremiah was born
on February 13, 1941
in Toledo, United States.
He underwent stem cell transplant therapy in 1999 after being diagnosed with lymphoma.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Greg Laurie was born
on December 10, 1952
in Long Beach, United States.
His book, The Upside-Down Church, won a Gold Medallion Book Award in the Christian Ministry category in 2000.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Paul S. Morton was born
on July 30, 1950
in Canada.
His music singles include "Let It Rain" and "I'm Still Standing"; he also recorded an album called Crescent City Fire.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Jimmy Swaggart was born
on March 15, 1935
in Ferriday, United States.
He maintained enormous influence despite a sexual abuse scandal, which led to his defrocking by the Assemblies of God.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Franklin Graham was born
on July 14, 1952
in Asheville, United States.
Evangelist who became the CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 2000.
He has also authored several religious books, including A Wing and A Prayer and All for Jesus.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Brian Houston was born
on February 17, 1954
in Auckland, New Zealand.
He became leader of the Sydney Christian Life Centre, after his father, Frank Houston, confessed to the sexual misconduct with underaged male members of the congregation.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Peter Popoff was born
on July 2, 1946
in Germany.
He was the inspiration for a character in the 2012 thriller film Red Lights, starring
Robert De Niro.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Chris Okotie was born
on June 16, 1958
in Nigeria.
He ran as a member of the Justice Party and Democratic Party in two Presidential elections in 2003 and 2007.
Net Worth 2020: $3 Million
Mark Driscoll was born
on October 11, 1970
in Grand Forks, United States.
He has said that his preaching style is inspired by the stand up comedy of
Chris Rock.
Net Worth 2020: $2.5 Million
Chuck Smith was born
on June 18, 1927
in Ventura, United States.
He drew criticism in the early 2000's for implying that the September 11 attacks occurred because of homosexuality and abortion.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Charles Stanley was born
on September 25, 1932
in United States.
He hosted the radio show 'In Touch with Charles Stanley', which has been broadcast in over 500 radio stations and in over 100 languages.
Net Worth 2020: $1.5 Million
Bernice King was born
on March 28, 1963
in Atlanta, United States.
Youngest child of Martin Luther King, Jr. who was the CEO of The King Center and served as a Baptist minister.
She received the Legend Award at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the I Have a Dream speech.
Net Worth 2020: $1.5 Million