Dr. Tunde Bakare is a Nigerian pastor, author, and politician. He was born on November 11, 1954, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. His parents were Muslim but got converted to Christianity at age 22.
However he did not practice the Law profession for so long as he caught the vision to align himself with God's work.
By 1984 he was called into the ministry. This was after he has served in Deeper Life Bible Church founded by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, in several capacities, including as an Assistant Pastor.
To equip himself profusely in God's Word he attended the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary between 1985 - 1987. He also earned a Doctorate in Ministry from the International Theological Seminary, California, USA in 1999, and a Honorary Doctorate degree in Divinity by the Indiana Christian University, USA.
Pastor Tunde Bakare came to the limelight when he founded the Latter Rain Assembly (LRA) in Lagos in 1987. There he has served as Senior Pastor for the past 30 years.
Dr. Bakare is knowned for his powerful preaching, leadership, and vision,mentoring leaders and pastors across Nigeria and Africa.
Beside his preaching engagement Pastor Tunde Bakare is a prolific author and erudite teacher. His books cut across subjects on leadership, personal development, faith and holiness. His 'State of the Nation" annual television broadcast is one event that always keep government on its toe by his critical appraiser of governance.
In fact as a strong advocate for good governance, accountability and social justice, Bakare joined politics in 2011 to run for post of Vice president alongside General Muhammadu Buhari under Conscience for Progressive Change. In 2019 he also made another attempt by campaigning as a presidential candidate under the All Progressive Congress.
It's worth noting that Pastor Bakare's Ministry has over 30 branches across various states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Abuja (FCT), Rivers, Delta, Edo and others. He also maintain International branches in United Kingdom, United States, Canada, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and others.
Family Life and Net Worth.
Dr. Tunde Bakare is happily married to Mrs. Olayide Bakare. They has three lovely children, namely, Tunde Bakare Jr. (son), Kemi Bakare-Oke (daughter) and Olubunmi Bakare (daughter). And all of the children are deeply involved in the ministry like their father.
Bakare is considered as one of the richest pastors in Nigeria. His net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. His earnings come from his work as a pastor, lawyer, author, and activist.
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