Some top Nigerian pastors have been head of their popular churches for so many years. For instance, Pastor William Kumuyi has spent 43 years as the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Bishop Mike Okonkwo of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission has been the head of the church for 35 years.
Bishop David Oyedepo has been running Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel for 35 years. Dr. Daniel Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has spent 22 years as head of the church. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor of Word of Life Bible Church has done 29 years. For 29 years, Rev. Chris Okotie has been the head of Household of God. Kingsway International Christian Centre has been under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for 24 years.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers’ LoveWord International aka Christ Embassy has done 26 years. Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre has been the head of the church for 21 years. Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly is 27 years on the saddle. House on the Rock has been under the leadership of Pastor Paul Adefarasin for 22 years.