These are not very good times for our so-called men of God.
One is being fragged as I write by an actress for allegedly abandoning her to go and marry someone else. She has made several grave allegations against him, so much so that Nigerians now seem numbed by disgust. As if that were not enough, the umbrella body of men of God—the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)—leaving all that has been happening in Christendom, chose instead to focus on the title of a Nollywood movie. That too drew widespread public disgust.
With all these, it is now safe to say that the Body of Christ, as represented by some of its leaders, is going through very rough times, with a significantly diminished public image.
It is under these dark clouds that I am forcing myself to write about this particular Man of God.
With over 200 million global adherents, this young man is not only parlaying power but also wielding real influence. Why people all over the world wake up early in the morning, switch on their devices, and begin shouting “What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist” beats me.
But that is the reality, my people.
His movement—aptly named Streams of Joy International, where he is the Founder and Lead Pastor—is adjudged the fastest-growing church headquartered in Nigeria, with branches across Africa, Europe, and North America.
Known for dynamic preaching, prophetic declarations, and vibrant worship services, the ministry broadcasts live on YouTube and other digital platforms, reaching millions globally. It has been recognised by CNN and other international media outlets as a global digital prayer movement.
He is also the convener of NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations)—a daily online prayer platform launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes with one very ugly poster that gets shared aggressively across all platforms by eager attendees hoping to drag very reluctant people like me into their sessions.
Married to Pastor Eno Jerry—a fellow minister, author, and relationship coach—they have two children: Samara and Jerry Jnr. Known for his humility, emotional intelligence, and deep commitment to family and spiritual growth, Pastor Jerry Eze was born in Umuahia, Abia State, sometime in 1982.
He attended Abia State University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Relations, and later earned a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. All these came from the womb—and wisdom—of a single mother who showed him the way towards faith-based belief in oneself.
It would have been a great disservice to this book if Pastor Jerry Eze did not make the Powerlist.
As the nominations came in, I waited with bated breath to see if he would make the list—especially with the way his followers were pelting my phone with his posters.
Thankfully, somewhere in the middle of the list, he was nominated, and I heaved a huge sigh of relief—kneeling down and praising the Lord—because truly, what God cannot do does not exist.
Thank you.
Pastor Jerry’s entry in the Maddtimes Power list Coffee table
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Last modified: January 4, 2026
