Pastor, faith healer, writer, and TV host, Chris Oyakhilome, known by his followers as Pastor Chris, is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. His unique interpretation of God’s Word has enthralled thousands of people across the globe.
Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7th 1963, in Edo State in Nigeria. He was raised in a family of faith with loving, dedicated parents. He is the youngest son of elder T.E Oyakhilome. Angelina, one of the early pioneers of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City, as well as the matriarch of Oyakhilome’s Oyakhilome family, who imparted her divine grace in her son from the beginning.
The LoveWorld ministry includes the entire family. Reverend Ken is Ken’s brother , and a member of Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. The LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is home to many gospel artists that are the top-selling across the world.
Pastor Chris has two daughters, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon has decided to follow her father’s example of sharing the Word of God with the world Also known as CSO She is an accomplished, award-winning gospel singer and an active member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. Then he was awarded a scholarship to study at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There he graduated with a BSc. in Architecture as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He holds an honorary degree in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. He was at Ambrose Ali University when he was called by God to become a minister and minister to the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
The Man Of God was a student at University when he founded the church which would grow to be one of the largest worldwide. His small prayer group, called ‘Youth for Christ,’ would soon become one of campus’ most popular groups. These would go on to become LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with millions of followers.
The LoveWorld ministry under the direction of Pastor Chris, became an early pioneer in satellite television as well as Christian television programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was first Christian television station to broadcast from Africa 24/7 on free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has strong presence in Pastor Chris’s homeland of Nigeria, South Africa and Canada. Two Healing Schools are located in South Africa and Canada. In Canada Pastor Chris organizes seasonal sessions which allow miraculous healing to occur.
Songs and Gospel Music are also an integral part of worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry choir in their training. Many of the singing artists are soloists who have achieved success under the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s guidance.
The Future African Leaders Foundation (FALF) is an organization that focuses on sustaining the inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It aims at identifying and developing young, gifted leaders, and preparing them for a positive future by recognizing the achievements of these young leaders and encouraging them to continue. Pastor Chris invests in youth today to make them the future leaders.
Pastor Chris Jesus is the Teacher.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the host of international events and conferences that gather hundreds of Christians from all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an acclaimed and well-respected pastor in Nigeria and around the globe. His teachings will continue to inspire and move souls for many decades.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer, editor, and has written numerous devotionals. The most well-known of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional and study guide to prayer It offers inspiring insight into God’s Word. Rhapsody of Realities is available in thousands of languages worldwide and is given to millions of people.
Alongside his writings and sermons, a number of Pastor Chris’s sermons and prayers and thoughtful reflections can be accessed online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library, an online repository with access to hundreds of thousands of hours of videos and audio recordings in several different languages.
Pastor Chris has also created an extensive social media presence through FB. Twitter. YouTube. Chris Oyakhilome Biography In addition, his ministry’s Facebook page KingsChat. KingsChat is a digital community made up of LoveWorld believers that allows them to interact, share, and follow one another on a more spiritual level in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who was a committed patron of charity, established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an non-profit, non-governmental charity that is aiming to aid communities that are most vulnerable and people in the poorest regions of the globe.
In addition to preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also created NGOs which are charged with providing vital services and hope to those who are the least vulnerable and marginalized people. COFI has five partners who support it, each of whom is committed to improving living standards in the most remote regions.
COFI oversees 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 groups strives to improve wellbeing, health and spirits of the most vulnerable.
The charity also provides assistance for children who are in need. Pastor Chris believes in empowering communities through COFI as well as The InnerCity Mission. He promotes good governance, responsible leadership and sustainable development in Africa, as well as other regions of the world and in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. It’s easy to allow Pastor Chris to become an advocate for Christ through such a diverse and successful ministry.