Yvan Castanou
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| Born | June 22, 1971 Reims, France |
| Occupation | Pastor of Impact Christian center |
| Spouse | Modestine Castanou |
| Children | 4 |
Yvan Castanou (born June 22, 1971) is a French evangelical pastor, author, and speaker. He is the co-founder and senior pastor of Impact Centre Chrétien (ICC), a megachurch with over 100 branches worldwide and more than 43,000 attendees each Sunday.[1][2][3]
Yvan Castanou was born on June 22, 1971, in Reims, France, into a Congolese family. Yvan Castanou spent part of his childhood in the Republic of the Congo, where he completed his primary and secondary education. After obtaining his baccalaureate in Pointe-Noire, he moved to France for higher education. He earned a DEUG in Mathematics and a DUT in Business and Administration Management, later graduating from Reims Management School in 1995 with a degree in business.[4] He has a twin brother, Yves Castanou, who is also a pastor and public figure.[5] Yves serves as the director-general of the Société de Patrimoine des Eaux du Congo (SPDE) and has been involved in both religious and public service sectors.[6]
