#5 Christ's Church of the Valley Peoria, AZ Sr. Pastor: Donald J. Wilson 29. Ted Baehr As chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, Baehr is also a publisher of "Movieguide," a journal that evaluates movies and other forms of entertainment from a Christian perspective on suitability for family consumption. Luis Palau 11 LUIS PALAU Alvin Plantinga Once described as Americas leading orthodox Protestant philosopher of God by Time magazine, Plantinga was awarded the Templeton Prize Laureate in 2017 for his life's work proving that philosophy and religion can coexist. AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE He presided over the conclave in his role as dean of the College of Cardinals. Do You Approve of President Trump's Job Performance? Ranking 72nd in size and averaging 6,456 in attendance is Brentwood Baptist Church, which also ranked in growth. Or even in the world? He has hosted several television programs, including In Touch With Charles Stanley, leading to an induction into the National Religious Broadcasters' Hall of Fame nearly 30 years ago. He is also chief counsel of the European Center for Law and Justice (ECLJ). 73. David Oyedepo - $150 million. His influence has been marked by appearances in the media, conversations with sitting presidents, and consultations with the Senate over immigration reform. T.D. Do You Approve of President Trump's Job Performance? Tim Keller Redeemer Presbyterian Church, which Keller founded in 1989, is a bit of anomaly, as no one would expect to find a "megachurch" in the heart of New York City. He is one of the few nonprofit attorneys who actively litigates nonprofit cases in the courtroom. God bridged the unfathomable chasm between his holiness and our sin-stained humanity through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. PHIL Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Chuck Swindoll 16 CHUCK SWINDOLL Marcus and his wife, Joni, host a daily TV program called Celebration that is broadcast live via satellite across the nation and around the world. INSIGHT FOR LIVING Joni Eareckson Tada 15 JONI EARECKSON TADA 15 Christian women who are changing the world - Deseret News These are heady times for Rick Warren. He is currently the pastor of the Grace Community Church but has a following from all over the world. 57. CORNERSTONE CHURCH Rev. LAKEWOOD CHURCH Jen Hatmaker A blogger who's written 12 books and starred in an HGTV home renovation show with her family, Hatmaker came out in support of gay marriage in 2016, which caused her publisher LifeWay to stop selling her books. He is a frequent guest commentator on the Christian Broadcasting Network and serves on President Trumps personal legal team. Michele Bachmann Bachmann was the first Republican woman to represent Minnesota in Congress, and later ran in the 2012 presidential election. We were founded on this conviction: People matter to God; therefore they matter to us. Crossroads is for anyone seeking God--from those exploring whether or not God even exists, to committed Christ-followers. Santa Ana, Calif. Paul Crouch is an internationally recognized visionary in the field of Christian television. PHOENIX FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD . Salem operates more than 100 radio stations around the country in addition to nearly 3,000 radio affiliates. In 1998, he founded WorldTeach, which is a global initiative to develop a Bible teacher for every 50,000 people in every nation of the world. He is also a highly sought-after crusade and conference speaker. 17. She's also a former panelist on the daytime talk show The View.. Leonard Sweet 32 LEONARD SWEET Rob Bell 25 ROB BELL Top 10 Richest Pastors In America And Their Net Worth In 2022 Andy Crouch The former executive editor of Christianity Today, Crouch has written for major news outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal as well as authored several books on faith and culture. Jul 1, 2008 46,723 6,384 Lakeland, FL 494,577.00 Country United States She served on the National Council on Disability for three-and-a-half years, during which time the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. Anne Graham Lotz The daughter of Billy Graham, Lotz is the founder of AnGeL Ministries and the author of 11 books including Just Give Me Jesus, on which she based popular revivals for women that are held in arenas and draw large audiences. Dr. Phil McGraw has galvanized millions of people to get real about their own behavior and create more positive lives. Paula White - $5.2 million. Each year OUTREACH Magazine publishes "The Outreach 100 Annual Report" on the largest churches and fastest growing churches in America. They minister at various churches around the nation. 41. Top 10 Preachers in America! | Lift Up Jesus - Dudley Rutherford CORAL RIDGE MINISTRIES He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. Columbus, Ohio. Paula White Often called President Trump's spiritual adviser, the multicultural megachurch pastor in Florida hosts the television show Paula White Today. White also chairs the evangelical advisory board for President Donald Trumps administration, and she delivered the invocation at his inauguration, becoming the first clergywoman to ever pray the invocation at a swearing-in. Paula White 37 PAULA WHITE Hagee is the president and CEO of Global Evangelism Television, which telecasts his radio and television ministry. Rev. Washington, D.C. Bishop Eddie L. Long 18 BISHOP EDDIE L. LONG Brian McLaren 42 BRIAN MCLAREN 79. A.R. Fastest-growing, largest churches: Who made the list? 4. It is our mission to win people to Christ, train believers to become disciples and send disciples to impact the world. He was sworn into office Jan. 20, 2001; re-elected Nov. 2, 2004; and sworn in for a second term Jan. 20, 2005. 2. She is an outspoken pro-life advocate according to her Lutheran beliefs, and remains an influential voice in conservative media. Each of the people on this list is most deserving of this recognition. 6 of the Richest Pastors in the World and Their Net Worths - Market Realist If You Collect Social Security, Please Read This Critical Information . 27. Stuart Epperson The co-founder and chairman of the board of Salem Media Group, Epperson has guided the media company that syndicates radio content and provides internet, magazine, and book content to Christian, conservative, and family audiences. David Wise This youth minister also happens to be a gold medal-winning Olympic freestyle skier. World . He has authored close to 50 books, and his radio broadcasts are broadcast internationally. 15. . 25. 5. 76. Plano, Texas, Insight for Livings Bible teacher, Chuck Swindoll, currently leads Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas; but his listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. Dollar is the founder of World Changers Ministries (WCM), a global organization. 1. Dr. Stanley has also served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH Rick Warren The founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, a megachurch in California, Warren became a household name with the release of his book The Purpose Driven Life, which sold more than 32 million copies and is widely billed as one of the best-selling nonfiction hardcover book in history. Howard and Roberta Ahmanson This wealthy financier couple has funded faith-based projects including intelligent design research, many Christian higher learning institutions, and other prominent Christian organizations. 16. Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in 1950, which was headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., until relocating to Charlotte, N.C. in 2003. Franklin Graham, head of Samaritan's Purse. 18. Michael L. Brown The conservative radio talker Brown hosts the nationally syndicated The Line of Fire and heads the Coalition of Conscience, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Christian networking organization. Some are works of fiction. The Church Report congratulates Bishop Jakes and all of the nominees for Most Influential Christians in America. Founder and president of SpiritVenture Ministries, Sweet is a frequent speaker at conferences in the United States and around the globe. Dr. John C. Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a nondenominational evangelical church with more than 18,000 active members. Newsmax's Top 100 Christian Leaders in America 49. Bishop Long has close relationships with key leaders in the religious, political and entertainment arenas; consequently, he is advancing the Kingdom of God in a whole new way. Top 75 Largest Churches In America - Believers Portal John Charles Hagee - $5.2 million. Sproul The writer of more than 100 books, including the highly praised The Holiness of God and Not a Chance, Sproul also hosts the widely heard radio program Renewing Your Mind. His Ligonier Ministries, which produces the show, is based in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. 59. Tommy Barnett 26 TOMMY BARNETT Ross Douthat - Author, blogger and New York Times columnist. He has reached hundreds of millions more through television, video, film and Webcasts. He is notably creationist and pro-life, and attributes many of his political stances to his evangelism. Good News! festivals have drawn record crowds. Brian McLaren, called paradigm shifter by Time Magazine in its list of 25 Most Influential Evangelicals, is a senior fellow in Emergent (www.emergentvillage.com), an organization dedicated to developing new approaches to Christian theology and community. Yet, even in difficult times, some churches and . Nigeria's wealthiest pastor, David Oyedepo. David Jeremiah Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, a Southern Baptist megachurch in California. 45. Pastor Harry Thomas This New Jersey pastor co-founded the Creation Festivals, held in central Pennsylvania and southeastern Washington, which are the largest yearly Christian music festivals in the U.S. and possibly in the entire world. Bishop TD Jakes - $20.3 million. Who are these pastors and what are their net worths? R.C. Graham opposed racial segregation in the 1950s, integrated his services, and worked to dismantle the black and white divide in America's church. In 1973, along with his wife, Jan, he founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Phil show. Dr. Phil McGraw 50 DR. PHIL MCGRAW Eugene H. Peterson A biblical scholar, Peterson has written more than 30 books including The Message Bible paraphrase, which many readers find to be more accessible and contemporary in its language than more traditional Bible translations. Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel. "The Martyr's Oath: Living for the Jesus They're Willing to Die For,", Newsmax's Top 50 Religious Landmarks in America, Newsmax's Top 25 Christian Films of All Time, Newsmax's 10 Most Significant Civilian Aircraft Designs, Newsmax's List of the 10 Best Horse Racing Movies. Dave Ramsey The author, radio host, and motivational speaker encourages listeners to get out of debt and live debt-free as well as being generous givers to charity. 89. Pat Robertson Perhaps best known as the host of the "The 700 Club," Robertson is the chancellor and CEO of Regent University and the chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network.