By Sah Dong-seok
Lee Young-hoon, chairman of Church Growth International (CGI) and senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church
Lee has led Yoido Full Gospel Church, the world’s largest congregation, since 2008, succeeding its founder, Rev. Cho Yong-gi. In 2022, he was unanimously appointed as the chairman of the CGI board of directors and has since been actively fostering the revival and growth of churches globally.
James Marocco, senior pastor of King’s Cathedral and Chapels and CGI board member
Rev. Marocco founded King’s Cathedral and Chapels in Hawaii in 1980, with a vision for global missions. As a church growth expert, he has established 165 churches across Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and 14 other countries.
Frank Hinkelmann, vice chairman of the International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance
Rev. Hinkelmann has been a staff member of Operation Mobilisation (OM) since 1994. He has held prominent roles, including chairman of the Austrian Evangelical Alliance and president of the European Evangelical Alliance. Currently, he serves as vice president of both Martin Bucer Seminary in Germany and the World Evangelical Alliance, which is the largest global alliance of church associations, representing 600 million followers worldwide.
Dominic Yeo, president of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship
Rev. Dominic Yeo founded Trinity Christian Centre in 2005, growing it into a congregation of 10,000 believers. He expanded his ministry by establishing regional centers in Australia, India, and Thailand, and since 2014, has focused on global missionary efforts. Currently, Rev. Yeo leads the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, which consists of 85 million members across 442,000 churches worldwide.
Paula White, president of Paula White Ministries
Paula White, a global missionary and prominent evangelical leader, served as the spiritual advisor to the Trump administration. She made history as the first female pastor to deliver the opening prayer at a U.S. presidential inauguration, when she was invited to represent the Christian community at Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony.
Satish Kumar, founder and senior pastor of Calvary Temple and CGI board member
Calvary Temple, founded by Rev. Satish Kumar, gained international attention as the world’s fastest-growing church, expanding its congregation to 35,000 members in 18 years. The church continues its missionary efforts, marked by the remarkable construction of a temple capable of accommodating 18,000 people in just 52 days.
Kong Hee, founder and senior pastor of the City Harvest Church and CGI board member
City Harvest Church in Singapore, led by Kong Hee, gathers 23,000 attendees for weekly prayer services and has 45,000 registered members. In 2012, it was recognized as one of the world’s top 10 churches.
Dag Heward-Mills, founder and presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC) and CGI board member
The UD-OLGC, led by Rev. Dag Heward-Mills, is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and has expanded to 94 countries. Rev. Heward-Mills actively pioneers new churches and branches, organizing large-scale evangelical events to spread his ministry.
David E. Sumrall, senior pastor of the Cathedral of Praise (COP) and CGI board member
The COP, led by Dr. David Sumrall, is the largest church in the Philippines, with five satellite churches and 10 branch churches both domestically and internationally. The COP is committed to its vision of establishing 200 additional churches in the future.
Francois Forschle, founder and senior pastor of the International Evangelistic Centre Evidence and CGI board member
The International Evangelistic Centre Evidence, founded by Rev. Francois Forschle, began with just two followers. Today, it has expanded into a multiethnic religious community with 2,000 believers, fostering a united community of faith that transcends cultural and ethnic barriers.
William Wilson, president of the Pentecostal World Fellowship
William Wilson leads several prominent Christian organizations, including Oral Roberts University and Empowered21. Renowned worldwide for his strong ethical leadership, he is a respected educator and preacher.
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