Top 20 Amazing Facts about Joseph Prince

Top 20 Amazing Facts about Joseph Prince

Originally Published by John K in July 2022 and Updated by Nellian in May 2024.

Born Xenonamandar Jegahusiee Singh on 15^th May 1963 to a Sikh priest of Indian origin and a Chinese mother, Joseph Prince is the evangelist and senior pastor of Singapore-based New Creation Church.

The New Creation Church was founded in 1983 by Joseph Prince and his associates.

Xenonamandar Jegahusiee Singh adopted the name ‘Joseph Prince’ in 1990 while serving as an IT consultant and just before he was appointed senior pastor of New Creation Church.

Prince has preached in many churches all over the world including churches in Great Britain, Italy, Indonesia, and the United States among others.

Discussed below are the top 20 amazing facts about Joseph Prince.

1. Under Prince’s Leadership the Church Has Undergone Extraordinary Growth

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As the senior pastor of New Creation Church, Joseph Prince has grown the church to extraordinary heights.

At the time Joseph Prince was appointed the senior pastor, the church had about 150 members.

Through Prince’s charismatic leadership and explosive preaching the church grew to 10,000 members by 2004.

Pastor Prince launched his international broadcast ministry in 2007 which enabled millions to listen to his messages on television.

The church meets at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Buona Vista in Singapore with Pastor Joseph Prince as the senior pastor.  The church currently has about 31,000 members.

2. It Was Alleged that Joseph Prince is Extravagantly Remunerated

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An online report in 2014 alleged that Joseph Prince was paid an annual salary of 500,000 dollars.

In addition, The Straits Times on 30^th March 2009, reported that the church had paid $500,001 and $550,000 in its last financial year to one employee.

The church in its response neither accepted nor denied the allegations.

Instead, the church noted that as a policy it rewarded significant contributors to its revenues of which Prince was the main pillar of its growth both in members and revenues.

3. Prince is Alleged to Be Among the Top 10 Richest Pastors in The World

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An online report released in 2014 claimed Joseph Prince was among the top ten richest pastors in the world with a net worth of 5 million dollars. 

However, the Church Council roundly dismissed those allegations but indicated that the church rewarded Prince due to his significant contribution to the church’s growth. 

The church reported an income of $27.6 million in 2012 and a net profit of $1.7 million from Joseph Prince Ministries during the same year.

Prince stated that he does not receive any financial compensation from either the church or any non-profit organization affiliated with it.

4. Prince’s Church Has a very Ambitious Outreach Ministry

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The New Creation Church of which Prince is the senior pastor is involved in outreach work and missions throughout the region of Asia.

Annually the church under the guidance of Prince sends pastors, leaders, and volunteers to several Asian countries for missions and outreach work.

As of the year 2007, the church set aside ten percent of its budget which stood at 4 million dollars to finance missionary work in the Asian region.

The church has indicated that it is committed to helping missionaries throughout the Asian region to perform their duties effectively.

5. Prince’s Church Makes Huge Donations to Local Charities and Community Groups

During the period between April 2007 and March 2008, Prince’s church through his stewardship gave 581,500 Singaporean dollars to communities and charities. 

The church is known throughout the region for making donations to local charities every year.

6. Prince Hosts a Show That Is Broadcast in Asia, America, Australia, and Africa

Joseph Prince hosts a religious television show which is called Destined to Reign.

The religious show is broadcast in many parts of the world including Indonesia, Africa, South Korea, Israel, Europe, and the United States

The religious show is managed by a non-profit organization called the International Joseph Prince Ministries.

The non-profit organization is independent of the New Creation Church and was founded in 2007.

7. Joseph Prince Stepped Down from The Church Council

Joseph Prince stepped down from the church council to focus on his spiritual role voluntarily.

The Church Council is the organ of the church which is in charge of corporate governance of the church and its affiliates. It is the highest decision-making organ of the church.

Joseph Prince stepped down in the wake of allegations made that he was paid heftily and that he was among the top ten richest pastors in the world. 

The church council defended Pastor Prince against the allegations leveled against him.

8. Prince’s Church Members Congregate in a 5,000-seater Star Theatre

New Creation Church which has a membership of more than 31,000 holds services across five venues in total in Singapore.

One of the most notable venues is the Star Performing Arts Centre in Buona Vista, Singapore.

The 5,000-seater Star Theatre is operated by Rock Productions which is the church’s business arm.

Church members contributed to the $500 million Star Performing Arts Centre building fund in which the 5,000-seater Star Theatre is located.

9. Joseph Prince Started a Digital Church Targeting the United States and Canada

Established by Joseph Prince Ministries, Grace Revolution Church is a digital church established in 2021. 

The church aims to deliver through interactive digital church experience a grace-based, Jesus-centered teaching and worship experience.

The church targets people living in the United States and Canada. The online church also targets people based outside of Dallas-Fort Worth in the United States. 

The digital church has engaged an online team of pastors to serve its members.

10. Prince Leverages the Internet to Market His Religious Messages and Books

Through Joseph Prince Ministries established in 2007, Joseph Prince uses the Joseph Prince Ministries website to sell his sermons packaged in CDs and DVDs.

The sermons are sold anywhere between 10 dollars to 100 dollars.

Through the website, Prince also markets about 26 books he has authored to the international market. The books are sold between 9.90 dollars to 30 dollars or more.  

The website also runs a daily offer which consists of prayer books and other items at a special price of between 75 dollars to 195 dollars a package. 

11. Prince is Famed for His Teachings Emphasizing Grace

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The charismatic preacher is prominent for his teachings that emphasize grace. Moreover, he is also known for educating Christians on the finished work of Jesus Christ.

These teachings have drawn public attention influencing contemporary Christian theology. One of his best-selling books, Destined to Reign (2007), has been criticized for promoting the theology of “hypergrace”.

According to critics, the “hypergrace” teaching puts more emphasis on divine grace holding to eternal security. Critics have cited that in the book Destined to Reign, the preacher argues that Christians don’t need to confess sins. He adds that Paul’s epistles never give an example of believers confessing sin.

Besides, his admirers believe Prince’s teachings are Christ-exalting and Christ-centered. With a passion focused on Jesus rather than grace, arguing it is the place the whole church needs to be.

12. The Pastor Has Developed a Daily Devotional App

Joseph Prince has an app that users can use to access his teachings daily from their mobile devices. The app offers daily teachings and inspiration to help interested Christians understand different Christian principles.

The app consists of daily biblical passages offering practical applications of the Christian faith. It aims to set a direction for users to include spiritual reflection as they go about their daily life routines.

13. Joseph Prince is a Sought-After Speaker

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Beyond preaching, Prince is also involved in speaking engagements around the world. He is a conference speaker at different forums from congregations to church leaders’ meetings.

He has spoken at Christian events in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Israel, Norway, Germany, Holland, Canada, and Asia. He has also preached in Italy, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and South Africa.  These engagements have extended the international impact of his ministry beyond Singapore.

14. He Underwent His Early Education Studies in Malaysia

The Singaporean evangelist spent his primary school education years in Perak, Malaysia. He proceeded to the Commonwealth Secondary School in Singapore. Afterward, he attended Our Lady of Lourdes in Singapore for his ‘A’ level studies.

15. Prince Founded Grace Revolution Church in 2014

The Grace Revolution Church (GRC) located in Dallas-Fort Worth was founded by Joseph Prince Ministries. Since its start in 2014, it currently boasts a huge following in the area.

In 2021, the Dallas church spawned the online church by the same name. According to information on their website, the congregation is passionate about seeing people encounter God’s transforming grace and building grace-based communities.

Furthermore, GRC considers itself as a place of family, encouragement, and support. The ministry cites they are anchored on seeing more of Jesus and living the glorious lives He’s called them to in their physical locations and the digital church.

16. Prince’s Teachings Led to the Formation of Decibel Worship

The Decibel Worship is a Christian music initiative by Joseph Prince Ministries. Their music captures the sound of grace reflecting some of Prince’s profound teachings.

Decibel Worship’s mission on its website is to promote the name of Jesus by creating intimate worship moments for listeners. Their worship resources are available to any interested persons on various platforms.

17. He is Married to Wendy Prince

Joseph Prince is a family man. He has been married to Wendy Prince since 1995. They have two children together, a daughter called Jessica and a son known as Justin. He is outspoken about his family, often sharing his experiences in his sermons.

18. His Teaching Style is Complemented with Humor

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Joseph Prince’s teachings often contain a sense of humor. This style of teaching makes the televangelist an engaging preacher.  With this kind of preaching, Prince is also able to break down complex theological subjects to his audience. He is also relatable to a broader audience.

19. Prince is an Influence to Reckon with on Christian Media

Joseph Prince is a significant figure in Christian Media. His sermons, books, and other resources form the basis for discussions and citations in Christian quarters.

Moreover, various Christian publications and shows keep featuring his teachings. He has left a mark in the Christian media industry.

20. The Joseph Prince Ministries Have Created Content for Children

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Joseph Prince Ministries has invested resources geared toward shaping the future Christian generation. The ministry has created resources and programs for children. This content aims to help kids understand Bible concepts relatable to their age.

These 20 outstanding facts about Joseph Prince, journey through his achievements, and speak of his global impact as a preacher on the Christian faith.