Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as “Pastor K,” is an Igbo by ethnicity and was born in Lagos State on January 29, 1976, to royal family parents Rowland and Rosannah Okonkwo from Obowo in Imo State. He was born and raised in Lagos, where he also took the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and earned his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).
His early success as a devoted and dynamic leader laid the groundwork for his later life’s work as a relationship and marital counselor.
Ministry
Kingsley established a Youth Fellowship in 1996, which eventually developed into the prosperous David Christian Centre (DCC) in Lagos. His goal as Lead Pastor is to empower the community and preach with faith in order to “raise a victorious people—100% of the time.”
The DCC is based on dynamic worship and offers weekly services, midweek events, and a focus on biblical living. It is spread across two campuses (Mile 2 and Elegushi Road).
Ministry of Love, Dating, and Marriage (LDM)
Kingsley founded the Love, Dating & Sex Fellowship in 1999; following his marriage in 2005, it changed its name to Love, Dating & Marriage (LDM). Building marriages and relationships on biblical principles is the main focus of the weekly TV broadcasts and the monthly relationship seminar.
Marital Status
Mildred Chijide, Kingsley’s best friend and later Associate Pastor of the DCC, was married to him in September 2005. Mildred, who is lovingly referred to as “PM,” overcame being diagnosed with PCOS when she was young. Kingsley’s famous quote, “I am marrying you because I love you, not for children,” endures.
As of 2024, they celebrate 19 years of marriage, which was well publicized in the media. Their relationship has blessed them with three biological children and one adopted child.
They collaborate to establish cooperative platforms such as the Bible Before Breakfast podcast, the Just Us Girls network, and the #3PMWithPM virtual prayer initiative.
Educational Background
Early schooling was finished in Lagos. PhD from India’s Myles Leadership University (2022). several certificates and degrees in family ministry, coaching, and Christian counseling.
Publications & Authorship
Pastor K is a relationship author with best-selling books. His influential work consists of:
- God Told Me To Marry You
- 7 Qualities Wise Men Want
- 7 Questions Wise Women Ask
- Should Ladies Propose?
- 25 Wrong Reasons People Enter Relationships
- Heal Before You Deal
- A–Z of Marriage, among others.
These books are popular both domestically and abroad and rank well for relationship advice, dating hints, and Christian marital assistance.
Public Speaking & Media Presence
Kingsley is a highly sought-after motivational speaker who speaks to audiences both domestically and internationally. His weekly LDM meetings have received hundreds of millions of viewers on social media and television.
In order to educate newlyweds, he also produced cameos in short films such as Twelve Seasons and Twelve Forty Five.
Net Worth
Although precise numbers are still unknown, a number of websites place his value at about $2 million, attributing this to his successful ministry, best-selling books, speaking engagements, and business endeavors.
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo continues to be a cornerstone of Christian marriage counseling, relationship leadership, and genuine pastoral care, establishing faith at the center of modern relationships and transforming leadership. Millions of people rely on his voice as they go from courtship to enduring partnerships and successful lives.
