Discover the inspiring story behind Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor with this comprehensive biography – including his age, wife, net worth, house and cars. Read on for a deep dive into his life!
Oritsejafor is the founder and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church located in Warri, Nigeria. In 2005 he was elected to become the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
He went on to serve as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) from 2010-2015, becoming the first Pentecostal leader to hold that position.
His ministry career began with his miraculous crusade in 1987 which was broadcasted via satellite around the world.
Ayo Oritsejafor Biography
Ayo Oritsejafor was born to Mr. Joseph Monday Oritsejafor and Mrs. Roli Durojaiye Oritsejafor in Lagos, Nigeria on November 10.
His mother is a member of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). In 1972, he became “born again” at an evangelical crusade in Sapele, Nigeria that marked the start of his journey for spiritual knowledge.
He went on to enroll at the All Nations For Christ Bible Institute and later the Nigerian Baptist Seminary in Ogbomosho, Nigeria.
In 1979, he traveled to the United States to study theology further at Morris Cerullo’s School of Ministry (El Cortez), San Diego, California.
It was here that Ayo experienced a vision where he heard voices encouraging him to take God’s word to the world; this spark ignited his founding of Word of Life Bible Church (WLBC) in November 1987 and brought forth his television program Hour of Deliverance two years prior.
Ayo attributes his accomplishments in life and success in ministry as works of guidance from mentors such as Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Dr. Morris Cerullo, Robert W. Schamback, and Evangelist Tommy L. Osborn among others.
Furthermore, Ayo has been instrumental in bringing crisis in Niger Delta area of Nigeria to an end by leading by example and demonstrating leadership qualities.
Ayodele Oritsejafor Net Worth
Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the most influential religious leaders in Nigeria and he has a net worth estimated at $32 million (~ ₦14.7 billion). He is the leader of Word of Life Bible Church based in Warri, Nigeria, and his community-oriented work has earned him both respect and wealth.
Ayodele Oritsejafor House
His real estate empire ad properties are mainly located in his home state of Delta as well as in Lagos. The impressive portfolio includes residential properties, commercial complexes, and office buildings spread across multiple locations.
Ayodele Oritsejafor cars
Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the most affluent individuals, owning a private jet – a Bombardier Challenger 601 to the tune of $3.5 million and several luxury cars, among which there is an exquisite limousine.
Ayodele Oritsejafor Wife
Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor is married to his wife, Mrs. Helen Oritsejafor, who he tied the knot with in 1997 at a Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos, Nigeria.
The two are parents to triplets – two boys named Ayodeji and Ayodele, as well as a daughter named Ayodeta Helen.
There were reports recently that Oritsejafor and his wife had divorced.
Bishop Ayo lives a luxurious lifestyle that includes owning a private jet; however, he has been linked to controversies surrounding his private jet being used to transport arms from South Africa.
Ayodele Oritsejafor books
Pastor Ayodele Oritsejafor has authored numerous books on Christian faith, spirituality and prayer, including Walking in Unity, Breaking the Power of Yesterday, The Non-Essentials, The Stone That Killed Goliath and How to get answers to unanswered prayers.
Other works available by Pastor Oritsejafor include Power through the Church, The Battle is in the Mind, Be an Over-Comer, Power for the Journey. Faith Antidote for Daily Living, A Voice in the Wilderness, A Man amongst Men, The Altar and God can not lie.
Additionally, a daily devotional titled Eaglets Devotional is available from Pastor Oritsejafor.
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