Paul Adeolu Adefarasin is a Nigerian pastor and televangelist who serves as the Prelate and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, a multiracial, multi-tribal, and multifaceted church headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The church has branches in several cities across Nigeria, including Port Harcourt and Abuja, as well as in Johannesburg, South Africa, and London, UK. Pastor Adefarasin is also the Convener and Host of The Experience, a renowned gospel concert that attracts thousands of attendees annually.
Raised in both Nigeria and the United States, Adefarasin attended St Saviour's School in Ikoyi and Igbobi College in Yaba before studying at the University of Miami, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. After practicing in Florida, he returned to Nigeria and furthered his theological education at the International Bible Institute of London, obtaining a Diploma in Christian Ministry. This diverse educational background has contributed to his multifaceted approach to ministry.
Adefarasin has authored over 20 motivational Christian mini-books and multimedia resources, emphasizing themes of hope and empowerment. His wife, Ifeanyi Adefarasin, is a respected minister and conference speaker. Together, they have three children. As of 2023, Adefarasin acknowledges T.D. Jakes as his mentor and spiritual father, highlighting the significant influence of Jakes on his ministry and personal development.
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