Pastor of the faith, a heaver of faith, TV host and author Chris Oyakhilome. Also known by his followers, Pastor Chris is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated. His distinctive interpretation of the Bible has been a source of inspiration for thousands of people across the globe.
Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, born on 7 December 7 1963 in Edo State, Nigeria, was raised in a household that was a faith-based one, and was surrounded by loving and devoted parents. He is the eldest of three sons born to elder T.E Oyakhilome (one of the founding members of the Assemblies for God Church in Benin City) and Angelina. Angelina was the matriarch and imprinted her grace on her son from an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry encompasses the entire family. Reverend Ken is his brother. He is the beloved minister of Christ Embassy’s Houston Texas Church and a member on Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren serves as the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry(LMAM), where many gospel musicians are among the best-selling worldwide.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon decided to follow her father’s lead in sharing God’s Word with the world. The name is CSO (Community Service Organization), she is a skilled gospel artist and part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his education 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 has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Benson Idahosa University in divinity. Ambrose Ali University was the campus where he sensed God called him to become a minister to the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
When he was still at university, The Man of God founded what would be one of the largest churches around the world. He began an informal prayer group called “Youth for Christ” that would eventually develop into the most renowned organisation of its type on campus. Chris Oyakhilome It could also be the foundation for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated which has millions of followers across the globe.
Under Pastor Chris’s leadership, LoveWorld became a pioneer of satellite television and Christian programming. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television channel to be broadcast 24/7 from Africa through free-to-air channels. Today, there are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks around the globe.
Christ Embassy is present in Pastor Chris’s home country of Nigeria as well as South Africa. Chris Oyakhilome Family It also has strong representations in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and South Africa. Two Healing Schools are situated in South Africa and Canada. In Canada, Pastor Chris hosts special sessions throughout the year that permit miracles to be performed.
Songs and Gospel Music are also an integral part of worship. Pastor Chris is a strong advocate for gospel music. Christ Embassy Churches have a choir trained and supervised by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. A lot of the singers are successful in their solo career.
The Future African Leaders Foundation concentrates its efforts on continuing the work of Pastor Chris. Chris Oyakhilome Biography Its mission is to identify and developing young, talented leaders and preparing them for the future with confidence by recognizing and supporting their incredible achievements. Pastor Chris invests in the youth of today so they can be the leaders of the future.
Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris The Teacher
International conferences and events are arranged by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. These events gather thousands of Christian believers from all parts of the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has been one of the most well-known and influential pastors in Nigeria and the entire world. His teachings will to inspire and motivate people for a long time to come.
Pastor Chris is also an accomplished writer and an author. He’s written hundreds and thousands of devotionals. The Rhapsody of Realities is his most popular publication. It’s an everyday devotional study guide filled with inspiring insights into the Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities, which has been translated into many languages and distributed around the world to millions of readers, is in its second edition.
In addition to his books many of Pastor Chris’s sermons, prayer and thoughtful reflections are available to be accessed online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library, an online repository with access to thousands of hours of videos as well as audio recordings in many different languages.
Pastor Chris has also gained an extensive social media following on Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. His ministry’s own social network, KingsChat. KingsChat is a digital community of LoveWorld believers which allows them to connect, share, and follow one another on a spiritual level in a secure setting.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a passionate philanthropist who founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) an independent, non-profit organisation with the aim to assist the poorest communities and individuals in the most deprived regions and countries of the globe.
Alongside preaching the Gospel, the Man of God has also created a variety of non-profit organizations that have the mission of offering vital services and hope for the poor, needy or uninformed. COFI is supported by five partners, all of whom is committed to improving the living standard in the most remote 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 organizations works to enhance the lives of individuals, health, spirits, and well-being.
His charity offers food and shelter to the most vulnerable. Chris Oyakhilome Biography Pastor Chris believes in empowering communities through COFI and The InnerCity Mission. He encourages responsible governance, good governance leadership, and sustainable development in Africa and other regions of the world, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Oyakhilome It is easy to observe the ways in which Pastor Chris has reached out to so many people as an ambassador of Christ.