Pastor and faith heaver TV host, author Chris Oyakhilome. Also known by his followers, Pastor Chris is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated. His unique interpretation of God’s Word has inspired thousands of people across the globe.
Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (December 7 63, Nigeria) was born to a faith-based family and loving parents who were devoted to their children. He is the oldest son of Elder T.E Oyakhilome, one of the pioneers of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City, and Angelina the matriarch of the Oyakhilome family who imprinted her faith in God’s grace upon her son from an early age.
The whole family is actively involved with the LoveWorld ministry. The Reverend brother of Ken (the revered pastor of Christ Embassy Houston, Texas Church) and a member of Christ Embassy Central Executive Council are his two sisters. KattyWorghiren, the director of LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is the home of several top-selling gospel musicians.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon has chosen the path of her father of spreading the gospel of God to the world. Also known as CSO, she is an award-winning gospel singer and a member of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started his studies at Edo College. After a scholarship was granted to study the field of architecture at Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University), he earned an BSc degree in Architecture as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Benson Idahosa University in divinity. Ambrose Ali University was where he found his calling to serve the Lord and become a minister.
Chris: The Pastor Chris The Mentor
While still at university The Man of God began what would turn out to be the biggest congregation in the world. It began with an uninvolved group of believers called ‘Youth For Christ’. The group would later become the basis for LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy as well as eventually millions of followers across the globe.
Under the guidance of Pastor Chris under the direction of Pastor Chris, under Pastor Chris’s direction, the LoveWorld ministry was an innovator in satellite television and Christian programming and production. LOVEWORLDSAT was the first Christian television station broadcasting from Africa all day long on free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld television stations on satellite and cable networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris’s native Nigeria and also South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The church has two Healing Schools located in South Africa and Canada, in which Pastor Chris hosts sessions throughout the year where miracles are performed.
Oyakhilome Music and Gospel Music are an important aspect of the worship. Pastor Chris recommends Christ Embassy Churches that a choir be trained through Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Chris Oyakhilome Family Many of these vocal talents go on to have successful solo careers under the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation (FALF) is an organization that focuses on continuing the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. It acknowledges and helps young, bright leaders. Pastor Chris invests in the future of our youth so they can be the leaders of the future.
Chris Oyakhilome Biography Pastor Chris The Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the host of conferences and international events that bring together thousands of Christians from all walks of Christianity. As one of the most recognizable and influential pastors in all of Nigeria and around the world the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will continue to influence and inspire souls for a long time to come.
Chris Oyakhilome Biography Pastor Chris is also an author and prolific writer who has written many devotionals and books. The most well-known of his works is Rhapsody of Realities. The daily devotional guide to prayer provides an inspirational look at God’s powerful Word. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into thousands of languages and distributed to millions of people worldwide.
In addition to his books, many of Pastor Chris’s sermons and prayer can be accessed online through the Pastor Chris Digital Library. The library provides access to hundreds and thousands of hours of audio and video recordings in many languages.
Chris Oyakhilome Biography Pastor Chris has also built up a large social following on FB. Twitter, YouTube. His ministry’s own social network KingsChat. KingsChat lets LoveWorld followers and other users to interact in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
A philanthropist who was passionate Pastor Chris Oyakhilome established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) which is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with the mission to help the most vulnerable individuals and communities in some of the poorest countries and regions in the world.
In addition to preaching the Gospel message the Man Of God has also set up a variety of non-profit organizations that provide vital services and hope for those who are the least vulnerable and neglected. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome The five COFI partners have the same goal: to raise living standards and enhance the quality of life in least developed regions.
Under the auspices COFI are the InnerCity Mission (ICM) for Children The Volunteer Medical Corps (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation (TCIF), Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) as well as the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organisations works to enhance the lives of individuals as well as their health, spirits and well-being.
His charity also provides nourishment for children who are in need. Pastor Chris believes that solid foundations of community are supported by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This helps to promote accountability leadership and good governance. It also supports sustainable development in Africa as well as other areas of vulnerability in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy to see the ways in which Pastor Chris has reached out to so many people in his capacity as an ambassador of Christ.