All of the pastors listed below are regarded as some of the most powerful preachers being known for helping their followers in pursuing their faith and gaining a deeper understanding of the word of God. So, keep reading to see the photos, bios, and other information about the most reputable and prominent pastors of 2018.
Kenneth Max Copeland
Kenneth Max Copeland is an American author, televangelist, and preacher who is well-known for his messages about prosperity and abundance. Kenneth Copeland runs Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a platform where he shares his prosperity preaching to the audience. Kenneth Copeland Ministries is 1,500-acre campus located not far from Fort Worth. It includes a church and a private airstrip which seems to be a mini airport that houses Copeland ministry's private jet and other aircraft used for ministry purposes. Copeland is known for his passion for flying which made him personal pilot of Oral Roberts.
Before Copeland converted to Christianity, he gained commercial success as a musician. He released a record “Pledge of Love” in 1957. Copeland is also an influential public speaker. Kenneth and his wife Gloria are well-known televangelists on the show “Believers Voice of Victory”.
David Oyedepo
Born in Nigeria in September 1954, David Oyedepo is a Nigerian pastor and one of the most influential pastors in the world. David Oyedepo is the founder of Living Faith Church WorldWide, A.K.A. Winners’ Chapel with over 50,000 members, and its affiliated international churches called Winners Chapel International.
Bishop Oyedepo is one of the main founders of the Nigerian Christian Charismatic movement. Since 1981, when The Living Faith Church WorldWide was founded, it has grown tremendously. Today, it is present in almost every state in Nigeria, the church is also in Dubai, UK, USA and in over 45 African countries. In 2008, The Living Faith Church auditorium was included in the World Guinness Book of Record as the largest church auditorium in the world.
Bishop Oyedepo is known as Nigeria’s influential author of inspiring prosperity preaching. He was once said he’d be surprised if he wasn’t at the level he is today from the depth of commitments and heights of investments put into the Kingdom work. Bishop Oyedepo founded two private universities, Covenant and Landmark University and one secondary school. His ministry is also known to aid in the development of medical and educational institutions.
Andy Stanley
Stanley is chief pastor of Atlanta Suburban Megachurch. In 1995, he founded North Point Ministry, a worldwide Christian organization, that consists of more than 30 churches in the USA and worldwide. In 2010, pastor Stanley was named one of the top 10 most influential living pastors in the USA.
Andy Stanley has become one of the leading personalities among the most famous pastors and preachers. Starting at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Stanley developed his own way of communication with young pastors helping them to shape their preaching style. He became especially good at reaching young adults. Stanley’s book Communicating for a Change contains a guide to his preaching style which has influenced thousands of young pastors in establishing their own ministries.
Dan Kimball wrote, “I also find his preaching refreshing. I never would be embarrassed to have someone who isn’t a Christian listen to an Andy Stanley sermon.”
