The SCOAN is a Christian organisation that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos. Prophet T. B Joshua is a pastor, televangelist and philanthropist with more than 3 million followers on Facebook and 1 million on YouTube.
Today, we'll be sharing Prophet T. B Joshua's biography, age, family, early life, education, businesses, controversy, net worth and all you need to know. Before we proceed, let's have a quick run down on Prophet T. B Joshua's profile.
Prophet T. B Joshua Profile
Full Name: Temitope Balogun Joshua
Other Names: T. B. Joshua
Date of Birth: 12th of June, 1963
Age: 55
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Pastor, Televangelist, Author
Spouse: Evelyn Joshua
Children (three): Serah Joshua, Promise Joshua
Net Worth: $20 million
Prophet T. B Joshua Biography And Early Life
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua was born on the 12th of June, 1963 and he attended St. Stephen's Anglican Primary School in Arigidi Akoko between 1971 and 1977. Due to some circumstances, he didn't complete complete one year of secondary school education.
According to Prophet T. B Joshua's official biography, his birth was surrounded by certain unusual circumstances. According to the source, he spent fifteen months in his mother's womb and narrowly escaped death after a quarry explosion occurred near his house just seven days after his birth.
According to Prophet T. B Joshua's official biography, his birth was surrounded by certain unusual circumstances. According to the source, he spent fifteen months in his mother's womb and narrowly escaped death after a quarry explosion occurred near his house just seven days after his birth.
Because of his love for carrying the Bible, during his school days he was known as 'small pastor'. According to him, he engaged in various casual jobs after school including carrying chicken waste at a poultry farm.
In his ques to spread the gospel, he organised Bible studies for local children and attended evening school during this period. T. B Joshua attempted joining the Nigerian military but was thwarted due to a breakdown of the train en route to the military academy which left him stranded.
Prophet T. B Joshua is married to Evelyn Joshua and they have three kids :- Serah Joshua, Promise Joshua and a son together.
The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) is a church founded by Prophet T. B Joshua with its headquarters in Lagos and only branch in Ghana. According to him, he started the ministry after receiving a divine anointing and covenant from in a heavenly vision.
More than 15,0000 SCOAN members attend its weekly Sunday service with many coming from outside Nigeria.
The SCOAN has been described as 'the most visited destination by religious tourists in West Africa' and 'Nigeria’s biggest tourist attraction' because of the huge number of foreign visitors it attracts annually.
According to figures released by the Nigerian Immigration Service, 60% of Nigerian immigrants are bound for The SCOAN.
A report also released by This Day newspapers stated that about 'two million local and inbound tourists' visit The SCOAN annually. In fact, SCOAN's popularity has contributed to an increase in flight routes from several African countries to Lagos in 2013.
This was because of the major role the cleric is playing in the Nigeria's tourism sector and the setbacks his absence would cause.
What more? Before I forget, today is Pastor T. B Joshua's birthday so you can as well celebrate this great man by dropping him a birthday wish as comment below.
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In his ques to spread the gospel, he organised Bible studies for local children and attended evening school during this period. T. B Joshua attempted joining the Nigerian military but was thwarted due to a breakdown of the train en route to the military academy which left him stranded.
Prophet T. B Joshua is married to Evelyn Joshua and they have three kids :- Serah Joshua, Promise Joshua and a son together.
The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
More than 15,0000 SCOAN members attend its weekly Sunday service with many coming from outside Nigeria.
The SCOAN has been described as 'the most visited destination by religious tourists in West Africa' and 'Nigeria’s biggest tourist attraction' because of the huge number of foreign visitors it attracts annually.
According to figures released by the Nigerian Immigration Service, 60% of Nigerian immigrants are bound for The SCOAN.
A report also released by This Day newspapers stated that about 'two million local and inbound tourists' visit The SCOAN annually. In fact, SCOAN's popularity has contributed to an increase in flight routes from several African countries to Lagos in 2013.
SCOAN's Potential Relocation To Israel
Some time ago, Prophet T. B Joshua during a Sunday service hinted at the possibility of relocating his ministry to Israel. The announcement was however proved controversial with several prominent Nigerians who urged him to remain in the country.This was because of the major role the cleric is playing in the Nigeria's tourism sector and the setbacks his absence would cause.
Prophet T. B Joshua's Net Worth
Prophet T. B Joshua is one of the biggest pastors in Nigeria and his church records an average of 15,000 visitors weekly. He also has millions of followers on Facebook and YouTube. According to Forbes, Prophet T. B Joshua is estimated to be worth $20 million.What more? Before I forget, today is Pastor T. B Joshua's birthday so you can as well celebrate this great man by dropping him a birthday wish as comment below.
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