Pastor EA Adeboye is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of the fastest growing churches in the world.
Why the Yorubas Build and Pastor the Largest Churches Worldwide
Yoruba pastors lead several of the largest churches and mega-church movements in Nigeria. While Nigerian mega-churches are often multi-ethnic in membership, they are heavily founded and led by Yoruba leaders, particularly within the Pentecostal movement. Yoruba pastors hold a very high profile in the top leadership of Nigeria’s biggest churches
Some Prominent Churches Led by Yoruba Leaders:
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG): Founded in 1952, this is arguably the largest church in Nigeria, with a massive global footprint. It is led by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.
