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Paul Adefarasin

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Paul Adefarasin
Born (1963-01-25) 25 January 1963 (age 61)
Nigeria
Occupation(s)Minister, Pastor, Televangelist
TitlePastor
SpouseIfeanyi Adefarasin
Children3
Parents

Paul Adeolu Adefarasin (born 25 January 1963) is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist. He is the Prelate and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock church headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) with branches in several cities across Nigeria including Port-harcourt and Abuja, as well as in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, UK. He is also the Convener and Host of The Experience (gospel concert).[1][2][3]

Early life

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He was raised in Nigeria and the United States.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Career

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Adefarasin attended St Saviour's School in Ikoyi, and Igbobi College in Yaba. His secondary school education was in Haileybury College in England.[10] He went on to study at the University of Miami, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture. He practiced in Florida before returning to Nigeria.[11][12]

He studied at the International Bible Institute of London where he received a Diploma in Christian Ministry.[4][7]

Book publications

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Adefarasin has written, authored, and self-published over 20 motivational Christian mini-books and multimedia resources. Three of his books have been published by Christian book publishers and distributors.[1][2][3]

Personal life

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In June 1995, Adefarasin married Ifeanyi Adefarasin (born September 16, 1972), a former beauty queen and now a respected minister and conference speaker well known for her clear and practical message of hope and empowerment.[13] Together, they have three children.[14]

As of 2023, Adefarasin credits T.D. Jakes as his mentor and spiritual father.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus". The Experience Lagos. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Nsehe, Mfonobong (22 June 2011). "Hey! I'm A Billionaire, Nigerian Pastor Cries Out". Forbes. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Inside Pastor Paul Adefarasin's N50b House On The Rock Church". Encomium Magazine. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  4. ^ a b Udodiong, Inemesit. "5 things to know about House on the Rock's Pastor Paul Adefarasin". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  5. ^ Udodiong, Inemesit. "5 beautiful women who are married to your favourite pastors". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  6. ^ Egbo, Vwovwe. "It's couple's 22nd wedding anniversary today!". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  7. ^ a b Agu, Zain (5 January 2018). "Pastor Paul Adefarasin biography". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Paul Adefarasin celebrates 55". Thisday. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  9. ^ Kemi Ajumobi (15 June 2014). "Pastor Paul Adefarasin, stirring a positive revolution, championing global impact". Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin, Pastor, Prophet, Evangelist, Nigeria Personality Profiles". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  11. ^ Pastor Paul Adefarasin builds Multibillion Naira retirement home in Banana. Thisday live. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  12. ^ Abiola Salami (2012). Get Mad! (You Can Make a Difference). AuthorHouse. p. 10. ISBN 9781468554557.
  13. ^ "Biography of Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin – HENOTACE.ORG". henotace.org. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  14. ^ "THE LOVE STORY OF PASTOR PAUL ADEFARASIN & WIFE REVEALED". CityPeople. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.


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