Nigeria is known not only for its deep religiosity but also for families where ministry is more than a personal calling—it's a family affair. Across denominations and church traditions, siblings have been known to step into the pulpit, carrying the gospel side by side. For one, it is proof that if you teach a child in the way to go, when he is old, he would not depart from it.
That said, here is our list of 10 notable Nigerian siblings who are in full-time pastoral or pulpit ministry.
1. The Adeboyes
Pastor Leke Adeboye,
2. The Oyedepos
Bishop David Oyedepo raised powerful children
3. The Adefarasins
Pastor Paul and Pastor Wale Adefarasin are two brothers
4. The Oyors
Pastor Lawrence and Godswill Oyor and Prophet Michael Oyor
5. The Ogebes
Prophet Joel Ogebe, Pastor Prince Ogebe, PAstor MAtthew Ogebe
6. The Adeyemis
Pastor Sam Adeyemi
7. The Odukoya’s
Before their demise, Pastor Daniel Odukoya and Pastor Bimbo Odukoya left a legacy for their children in Christ, by not just leading them to God but ensuring that
Conclusion
From Pentecostal firebrands to apostolic leaders, these siblings exemplify how spiritual callings can run in families. Whether through church planting, evangelism, or teaching, these brothers and sisters have made ministry a shared mandate. In many of these families, faith is not just inherited—it is intentionally nurtured, modeled, and lived out in public leadership.
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