Pastor Paul Adefarasin

Pastor Paul Adefarasin is a globally respected Christian minister, visionary leader, and social reform advocate. He is the Founder and Metropolitan Senior Pastor of House On The Rock Church, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. He oversees a multi-site international ministry spanning Africa, Europe, and North America, with a strong digital footprint that reaches millions weekly.

A sought-after Bible teacher, Pastor Paul is renowned for his distinctive ability to communicate timeless biblical truths with contemporary relevance across cultures. His ministry emphasizes transformation, excellence in ministry, social responsibility, national development, and the advancement of God’s Kingdom across spheres of influence

Pastor Paul is the convener of The Experience—Africa’s largest gospel music gathering, which brings together hundreds of thousands of worshippers annually and has become one of the continent’s most significant Christian and cultural events. Under his leadership, The Experience has served as a global center of unity, spiritual renewal, and cultural visibility for Christian music and worship worldwide.

A graduate of the University of Miami and an alumnus of the International Bible Institute of London, Pastor Paul is also a recognized speaker and thought-leader at international conferences, churches, and global organizations where he addresses Kingdom leadership, purposeful living, societal transformation, and nation-building.

In addition to ministry, Pastor Paul is a respected author, leadership developer, and humanitarian. Through initiatives such as the Rock Foundation, he has pioneered impactful social intervention programs focused on education, healthcare, empowerment, and community rebuilding. His leadership continues to shape national conversations around governance, values, and sustainable development.

Pastor Paul is married to Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, an accomplished minister, social intervention advocate, and former banker. Together, they pastor House On The Rock and are blessed with children.

Pastor Paul’s life work reflects his passion to advance the Kingdom, equip believers for influence, and contribute to the emergence of a righteous generation that seeks God’s will on earth as in heaven.