Valdemiro Santiago (born November 2, 1963) is a Brazilian evangelical pastor and leader of the World Church of God's Power.

[1] Santiago, who was born in Palma, Minas Gerais, was allegedly expelled from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG).

Santiago claims he left the church on his own free will, after some misunderstandings with Bishop Edir Macedo, leader of the UCKG[2][3] Santiago founded the World Church of the Power of God soon after he left the UCKG.

[2] According to ISTOÉ magazine Santiago has not had formal education beyond 4th grade, primary school.

[citation needed] According to a publication made on Forbes magazine, his total net worth is estimated at $220 million.