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Top 100 Pastor Influencers in 2026

100 creators ranked 49M combined followers Avg. engagement 3.1% Median 44.6K Updated September 2026

The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 pastor influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 49M combined followers. Median audience size is 44.6K (mean 485K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.

Average engagement across the ranking is 3.1% (median 3%). That is in line with (+0.1pp) the 3% pastor industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.6pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 37.3% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.

On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,126–$7,926 and a Reel $3,651–$12,156 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.8× pastor premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $10,630–$39,630.

49MCombined followers
44.6KMedian audience
3.1%Avg. engagement · niche midpoint 3%
37.3%Followers held by the top 3
2Countries · led by United States
100Verified public figures on this list

Key takeaways for pastor in September 2026

  • Alph Lukau, Thomas Dexter Jakes, Joel Osteen currently sit at the top of this pastor ranking.
  • Follower mix: 18% nano, 42% micro, 20% mid, 15% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
  • Geography: 2 countries on the list, led by United States (4%) and South Africa (1%).
  • 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
  • Highest engagement on the list is Dartanyan T. Jamerson at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Alph Lukau at 6.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
  • Do not treat faith accounts as a cheap awareness buy. The comment sections are communities, and a tone-deaf brief damages both sides.
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Pastor Influencers ranked

100 creators
1.
Alph Lukau

Alph Lukau Mega South Africa

@alphlukau

Alph Lukau is a johannesburg sa influencer from South Africa and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

6.2M Followers 47.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,182 Posts South Africa
johannesburg saPastorfaithchristian

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

3.
Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen Mega

@joelosteen

Inspiring people to reach their dreams and live their best life.Download the latest episode of the today!

5.9M Followers 36.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,116 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

4.
Steven Furtick

Steven Furtick Mega

@stevenfurtick

Steven Furtick is a pastor public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

4.2M Followers 24.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,257 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

10.
Benny Hinn

Benny Hinn Mega

@pastorbennyhinn

The OFFICIAL profile of Pastor Benny Hinn/Benny Hinn Ministries. Celebrating 50 Years in Ministry! TV Host of "This is Your Day!"

1.3M Followers 6K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,690 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

12.
Tye Tribbett

Tye Tribbett Mega United States

@tyetribbett

Tye Tribbett is a gospel public figure from United States and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

1.2M Followers 9.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 8,214 Posts United States
gospelPastorfaithchristian

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

14.
Rich Wilkerson

Rich Wilkerson Mega

@richwilkersonjr

Rich Wilkerson is a bible influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

1.1M Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,595 Posts
biblePastorfaithchristian

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

15.
Mark Driscoll

Mark Driscoll Mega

@markdriscoll

Getting ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & ⭐️ reviews since ‘96.▪️Founder of RealFaith

1.1M Followers 7.7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,029 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

17.
Judah Smith

Judah Smith Macro

@judahsmith

Lead Communicator , husband, father and golfer. 🎧 “There, I Said It” Now on Spotify.

725K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,032 Posts
biblePastorfaithchristian

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

18.
Jonathan R Miller

Jonathan R Miller Macro

@pastorypj

Hello! I'm Pastor YPJ. I'm the Pastor of I Help Believers & Seekers understand, heal & grow. I love JESUS! I teach & tell about Him!

601K Followers 8.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,455 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

21.
William Mcdowell

William Mcdowell Mid

@pastorwilliammcdowell

William Mcdowell is a pastor creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

482K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,428 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

25.
Samuel Rodriguez

Samuel Rodriguez Mid United States

@pastorsamuelrodriguez

Christian, Husband, Father, Pastor, Movie Producer, Author, Advancing the Lamb's Agenda. Podcast, videos, devotions, available at PastorSam.com.

389K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,554 Posts United States
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

26.
Chad Veach

Chad Veach Mid

@chadveach

Chad Veach is a pastor influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

340K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 531 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

30.
Jackie Greene

Jackie Greene Mid

@drjackiegreene

+ Wife of + Mommy of 3 boys + Lead Pastor w my Hubby of + Host of Permission Talk Podcast 🎙️+ Author

273K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,473 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

31.
John F. Hannah

John F. Hannah Mid

@pastorhannah

John F. Hannah is a illinois content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

272K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,700 Posts
illinoisPastorfaithchristian

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

32.
Ed Young

Ed Young Mid

@ed_young

Husband to Bestselling AuthorArtistAvid FishermanGet my new book here⬇️

266K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,533 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

35.
James D. Edwards

James D. Edwards Mid

@pastorjamestfcc

▫️Senior Pastor ▫️📍Houston, Texas▫️Husband to ▫️Author | Pastor | Podcaster▫️Inquires: PastorJames

182K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,254 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

38.
Matt Hagee

Matt Hagee Mid

@matthagee

Lead Pastor at in San Antonio, TX. Married to and blessed with four children.

148K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,997 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

39.
Marcus Gill

Marcus Gill Mid

@pastormarcusg

Marcus Gill is a pastor content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

126K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,238 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

42.
Sergio De La Mora

Sergio De La Mora Micro

@pastorsergiodlm

Father, Grandfather, Pastor, Best Selling Author, Conference Speaker, Host of The Road To Restoration Podcast 🎧…friend to the broken.

93.7K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 6,267 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

49.
Tim Dilena

Tim Dilena Micro

@pastortimdilena

Tim Dilena is a pastor creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

47K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 1,561 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

54.
Joy Bloom

Joy Bloom Micro

@pastorjoybloom

Joy Bloom is a pastor influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

43.3K Followers 764 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 5,997 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

56.
Leo Bigger

Leo Bigger Micro

@leobigger

Inspiring others to believe in God & equipping to follow Him. Father of 2 boys, Senior Pastor of & with my wife

37.4K Followers 736 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 8,529 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

61.
Dr. Riva Watkins

Dr. Riva Watkins Micro

@pastorriva

Pastor Majestic Life Church, Wife, CEO -Zion Records. Author, Host "Glory of Gospel" Star 94.5FM, Speaking engagements:

31.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 3,034 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

63.
Tan Seow How

Tan Seow How Micro

@pastor.how

⛪ Singapore 🇸🇬🤛🏻 My trench buddy 📔 Author Grogu and Ewoks hijack my account and sign off as Team H.

29.1K Followers 778 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,312 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

64.
Pastor Welton

Pastor Welton Micro

@pastorwelton

Pastor Welton is a pastor public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

26.6K Followers 466 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,905 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

70.
Dr. Glenn Packiam

Dr. Glenn Packiam Micro

@gpackiam

Lead Pastor ;Sr Fellow ;Co-host of The Resilient Pastor Podcast; author What’s a Christian, Anyway & The Resilient Pastor

18.4K Followers 389 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 8,754 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

71.
Mark Baker

Mark Baker Micro

@pastormbaker

Official IG page of Pastor Mark Baker🤍 Husband x Father ⛪️ Pastor x Founder of 📖 Teacher x Student of Faith 📑 Author x Communicator

18K Followers 449 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 3,736 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

72.
Will Grandberry

Will Grandberry Micro

@pastorwillg

Will Grandberry is a pastor public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

18K Followers 275 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 9,008 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

75.
Noah Hepler

Noah Hepler Micro

@noahhepler

Pastor in Philadelphia. Season 5, Episode 1: 🏳️‍🌈Preaching Out Loud ✝️This is my only account.

14.7K Followers 345 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,349 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

77.
Carl Day

Carl Day Micro

@pastorcarlday

Servant of Christ Pastor of Founder of Change MakerActivist AdvocateConsultant

13.4K Followers 279 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,436 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

79.
Angelic Dewitt Simmons

Angelic Dewitt Simmons Micro

@angelic_simmons

Angelic Dewitt Simmons is a pastor content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

12.2K Followers 461 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 6,557 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

81.
Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson Micro

@pastorbillwilson

Founder and Senior Pastor for Metro World Child, the largest Sunday School in the world reaching more than 600,000 children every week!

10.7K Followers 296 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 7,902 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

85.
Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy Nano

@michaelrmurphy

🙏 Lead Pastor Coach🌟 Championing & Coaching Leaders To Greatness ✨ Helping pastors & ministry leaders achieve their potential 👇 Book Your call

8K Followers 460 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 6,299 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

86.
Chris Wesley

Chris Wesley Nano

@chrisdotwesley

Believer. Husband. Leader.Dallas, TXSr. Pastor ( )Singer/Artist ( )Director ( ) (Official/Only Instagram Account)

6.2K Followers 262 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,216 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

90.
Tim Rivers

Tim Rivers Nano

@tlrivers

Husband to Father to 👧🏽🧑🏾‍🦱🧑🏽‍🦱Lead Pastor -

5.1K Followers 191 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,372 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

93.
Micah E. Davis

Micah E. Davis Nano

@micahedavis

Pastor of Teaching & Vision at of Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven & TrailblazersI preach, teach, & write about Jesus

4.5K Followers 126 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,349 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

94.
Jonathan Thompson

Jonathan Thompson Nano

@pastorjon_t

Jesus Follower, Husband, DadSnr. Pastor sometimes prof Author of Convergence, Deliverance & Perseverance ( link below)

3.8K Followers 137 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 4,911 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

99.
Caleen Howard

Caleen Howard Nano

@caleenhoward

Christian ❘ Mother l Speaker ❘ Author ❘ ArtistLead Pastor “Love God. Love People. Change the World!”

2.2K Followers 127 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 5,766 Posts
pastorfaithchristianblessed

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix

Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.8× pastor adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.

DeliverableLowHigh
Typical feed post on this list$2,126$7,926
Typical Reel on this list$3,651$12,156
Five-creator test campaign (feed)$10,630$39,630

What this pastor influencers ranking actually shows

Resource carousels and short testimony clips. Trust is the currency; a mid-tier pastor can out-convert a mega celebrity for church, nonprofit and family offers. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,723 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.

Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.

Where gender is labelled, the split is 12 female / 88 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.

Follower-tier mix

TierCreatorsShare
Nano (<10K)1818%
Micro (10K–100K)4242%
Mid (100K–500K)2020%
Macro (500K–1M)55%
Mega (1M+)1515%

Where they are based

CountryCreatorsShare
United States44%
South Africa11%

How to brief pastor influencers

  • Fit the brand to the theology of the account — mismatched “hustle” ads get deleted.
  • Books, conferences, nonprofits and family products convert better than alcohol or gambling.
  • Ask whether the creator will pray/mention on Stories; that is often the higher-trust slot.

Formats that usually work here: devotional Reels, testimony clips, resource carousels, event Stories. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.

Pastor Influencers vs related lists

Pastor Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than Christian Lifestyle Influencers and has a larger median audience (44.6K vs 14.3K).

Pastor Influencers averages 1pp more engagement than LDS Influencers and has a smaller median audience (44.6K vs 476K).

Pastor Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than Catholic Influencers and has a smaller median audience (44.6K vs 57K).

ListCreatorsMedian followersAvg. ER
Pastor Influencers (this page)10044.6K3.1%
Christian Lifestyle Influencers10014.3K3.9%
LDS Influencers70476K2.1%
Catholic Influencers10057K3%

Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.

Pastor Influencers — frequently asked questions

Who are the top pastor influencers in 2026?

Our September 2026 ranking of 100 pastor influencers is led by Alph Lukau, Thomas Dexter Jakes, Joel Osteen. Combined they represent 49M followers, with an average engagement of 3.1%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.

How is this pastor list ranked?

Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 44.6K followers, 3.1% average ER, 37.3% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.

What engagement rate is good for pastor Instagram accounts?

For pastor we treat ~3% as the 2026 industry midpoint (high community engagement — devotionals and testimony clips are built to be shared). This list averages 3.1%, which is in line with (+0.1pp) that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.

How much do pastor influencers charge in 2026?

Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.8× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,126–$7,926; a Reel is $3,651–$12,156. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.

Where are these pastor influencers based?

The ranking spans 2 countries. The largest shares are United States (4%), South Africa (1%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.

How can I contact these pastor influencers?

100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.

How often is the pastor list updated?

Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.

What campaign formats work best with pastor?

The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix devotional Reels, testimony clips and resource carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.