Paul Adefarasin
Paul Adefarasin (born 25 January 1963) is a Christian minister and televangelist. He is the head of the House on the Rock churches headquartered in Lagos and the host of The Experience (gospel concert).[1][2][3][4]
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Born | Nigeria | 25 January 1963
Occupation | Minister, televangelist |
Title | Pastor |
Spouse(s) | Ifeanyi Adefarasin |
Children | 3 |
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Early life
Paul Adefarasin was born on 25 January 1963 to Joseph Adefarasin, a Nigerian High Court judge from Ijebu Ode, and Hilda Adefarasin, a women's rights activist from Lagos State. He was raised in Nigeria and the United States.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Career
Adefarasin attended St Saviour's School in Ikoyi, and Igbobi College in Yaba. 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.[5][8]
Personal life
In June 1995, Adefarasin married Ifeanyi Adefarasin, a former beauty queen. They have three children.[13]
References
- "Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus". The Experience Lagos. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (22 June 2011). "Hey! I'm A Billionaire, Nigerian Pastor Cries Out". Forbes. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Inside Pastor Paul Adefarasin's N50b House On The Rock Church". Encomium Magazine. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Paul Adefarasin on the role of faith based organisations in nation building". CNBC Africa. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- Udodiong, Inemesit. "5 things to know about House on the Rock's Pastor Paul Adefarasin". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- Udodiong, Inemesit. "5 beautiful women who are married to your favourite pastors". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- Egbo, Vwovwe. "It's couple's 22nd wedding anniversary today!". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- Agu, Zain (5 January 2018). "Pastor Paul Adefarasin biography". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- "Paul Adefarasin celebrates 55". Thisday. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- Kemi Ajumobi (15 June 2014). "Pastor Paul Adefarasin, stirring a positive revolution, championing global impact". Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- Pastor Paul Adefarasin builds Multibillion Naira retirement home in Banana. Thisday live. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- Abiola Salami (2012). Get Mad! (You Can Make a Difference). AuthorHouse. p. 10. ISBN 9781468554557.
- "THE LOVE STORY OF PASTOR PAUL ADEFARASIN & WIFE REVEALED". CityPeople. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.