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I wonder if members of the congregations of these churches feel that there is something seriously wrong if their pastors make it onto any Forbes’ rich list. Really sad that they cannot see that the reason the pastors make to such lists is due to their on sweat, toil and tithes.

On behalf of Prophet T.B. Joshua and The SCOAN:

We have been informed of the many recent articles on the internet stating that Prophet T.B. Joshua is one of Nigeria’s richest pastors. We have a few words to say on the issue.

First, we do not understand how those involved came to their conclusions. There are many who are wealthy in Nigeria and around the world and there is nothing at all wrong with having money. Money is a gift and the richest have that blessing. But we are not among them.

Since the inception of this ministry we have given out all we received from God’s generous hands. We have made it our daily habit to give to those in need – the widows, widowers, physically challenged, little people, fatherless and rejected in society. All of this can be seen on Emmanuel TV – a station established to change lives, change nations and change the world by examples of how to spend more on others and less on ourselves.

We therefore cannot be categorized among the wealthiest in Nigeria because what money we receive is not accumulated but rather given out to those who need it most. Apart from money, assets that classify one among the wealthiest are not in our possession. For example, houses around the world or private jets. It is true, we do not own a private jet – not that there is anything wrong with owning one. They are a blessing and can be used to further the Gospel. But we do not own one.

In the light of these truths, we ask that the articles stating us among the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria be retracted, please. We are simply not among.

There is not enough to keep for tomorrow. As it comes, we give it for the needy.

Please take your time to do your investigation on the facts we have given to you. What you publish is true, if we keep the money or save the money. The money is given to the needy.

We are definitely not among the wealthiest in Nigeria. Take note, we are not against the wealthy or the richest or having private jets, assets or houses all over the world. We are definitely not among because there is not enough to keep.

Please put your record right for posterity and for the good name of your site.

The SCOAN

Just by seeing a couple of comments..I do not agree at all with the criticism…A man of God(preacher) is as much entitiled to wealth as any citizen of any country. God said in Duet. “I make you the had and not the tail”..and God uses the wealthy as well as he does the poor..and I dont like double standards against preachers or people of faith..No one criticizes movie stars, atheletes, entertainers, and business tycoons..so dont bother the man or woman of God..to you five men Kudos to all of you and you are a beacon of hope that one is not doomed to poverty because of faith..The ones who are cititcal are very jealous, and need to check themselves.

Chongo Nicolas Mwewa, why are you rationalizing the greed and corruption of these supposedly spiritual leaders?

Reading the comments here I am convinced that most people on here do not even know the source of this story. First there is no forbes list, secondly the figures were made up by a blogger. There is no evidence of an objective measure for determining those values…not to say that they are necessarily false. However to say that a persons net worth is btw $5m-10m is only spurious. Why the wide margin…my point being that you might be well served to only run with verifiable facts. Don’t join the mob…better to vent your anger when u have substantiated the claims than just run in the direction every one is headed.

And,behold,I come quickly;and
my reward is with me,to give every
man according as his work shall
be

thanks God for all our rich fathers in the lord plsease kindly help up coming pastors,young young minstrys people are suffring

Ignorance is big business.

0ur spritual Father TB JOSHUA Keep t up.