Pastor of faith, healer of the sick and author Chris Oyakhilome is known to his followers as Pastor Chris. He is also the president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Also known as Christ Embassy. It is located in Lagos. His unique and inspiring interpretation of God’s Word has enthralled millions of people around the world.
Chris: The Pastor Chris”The” Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian Christian who was born in December 63 in Edo State. He was raised by his parents, who are loving and caring. He is the youngest son of elder T.E Oyakhilome. Angelina, one of the pioneers at the Assemblies, of God Church in Benin City, as well as the matriarch of the Oyakhilome clan. Oyakhilome family, who imparted her divine grace on her son at a very young age.
The whole family is actively engaged with the LoveWorld ministry. The Reverend brother of Ken (the revered Pastor of Christ Embassy Houston, Texas Church) and a member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council are his two sisters. KattyWorghiren, the director of LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is home of several international best-selling gospel singers.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon has chosen to follow her father’s model of sharing the Gospel of God with the world and is also called CSO She is an accomplished gospel artist, award-winning and a part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his education at Edo College. Then he was awarded a scholarship to pursue studies at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There was he obtained a BSc. in Architecture and an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate of divinity from the Benson Idahosa University. While attending Ambrose Ali University, he was prompted by God to go into the ministry and become an ambassador for the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
While in the university The Man of God began what would become the largest church worldwide. It began with a small group of prayer known as ‘Youth for Christ’. The group would later become the foundation of LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy as well as eventually millions of followers around the world.
Under the direction of Pastor Chris, LoveWorld became a pioneer of satellite television and Christian programming. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television station that broadcast out of Africa to the rest of the world, 24 hours a day, all the time on free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld satellite and cable television stations all over the globe.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence in Pastor Chris’s home country of Nigeria, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Two Healing Schools are located in South Africa and Canada. There Pastor Chris holds seasonal sessions which allow miracles to be performed.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral part in worship. Pastor Chris supports Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry trained choirs. Many of these singers can develop into accomplished solo artists thanks to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s guidance and spirit.
The Future African Leaders Foundation(FALF) is an organization that focuses on the continuing inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It is aimed at identifying and developing talented, young leaders and preparing them for a positive future by recognizing and supporting their incredible achievements. Pastor Chris invests in the youth of today so they can be the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are coordinated by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome which brings together thousands of people all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of the most popular and well-known pastors in Nigeria and around the world. His teachings will continue to inspire and motivate people for a long time to come.
Pastor Chris is also an accomplished writer and author who has written hundreds of books and devotionals. His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional prayer study guide that offers his inspirational insights into the powerful Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities, which has been translated into many languages and distributed to millions of readers, is now in its second edition.
A number of Pastor Chris’s sermons as well as his reflections and prayers can be accessed online through The Pastor Chris Digital Library.
Pastor Chris has also built an extensive social media following via Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. Then his own ministry’s social media platform, KingsChat. KingsChat allows LoveWorld believers and others to communicate in a safe space.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who was a committed philanthropist , founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to assist the most vulnerable communities and those living in the most deprived areas of the world.
In addition to preaching the Gospel, The Man of God also founded a number of NGOs which are tasked with providing essential services and hope to the poor, needy, or forgotten. The five partners of COFI have a common goal: to raise living standards and enhance the quality of life in the least developed areas.
COFI manages the InnerCity Mission, ICM for Children, the Volunteer Medical Corps and Trauma International Foundation (TCIF), Future Africa Leaders Foundation , and the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organisations works to enhance the lives of individuals, health, spirits and well-being.
The charity also provides food for indigent children. Pastor Chris believes in strengthening communities by establishing COFI and The InnerCity Mission. He promotes good governance, responsible leadership and sustainable development across Africa and other regions of the world and in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. With such a successful and diverse ministry, it’s easy to see the reasons why Pastor Chris has become an ambassador for Christ.