Pastor and faith healer, writer, and TV host, Chris Oyakhilome is known to his fans as Pastor Chris, is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, which is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. His distinctive interpretation of the Bible has enthralled millions across the globe.
Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7, 1963, in Edo State in Nigeria. He was raised in a faith-filled family with loving, committed parents. He was the oldest of four children of the elder T.E Oyakhilome, one of the early pioneers of the Assemblies Of God Church in Benin City, and Angelina, and the mother of the Oyakhilome family who imprinted her faith in God’s grace upon her son from a young age.
The LoveWorld ministry is comprised of all members of the family. His brother Reverend Ken is the renowned Pastor of Christ Embassy’s Houston, Texas Church and is a member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council and his sister, KattyWorghiren, is the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry (LMAM), where there are a number of global best-selling gospel artists.
Pastor Chris has two daughters: Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon follows in her father’s footsteps of sharing God’s Word with the world. In addition, she is known as CSO her name, she is an award-winning, talented gospel musician and is a member of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. Then he was awarded a scholarship that allowed him to pursue studies at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There was he obtained an BSc. in Architecture as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He also has an honorary doctorate of divinity from the Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was his first university. Chris Oyakhilome Family He received a call from God to be a minister and serve the Lord.
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While still at university The Man of God established what would eventually be the largest church in the world. It began as a small group of prayer known as ‘Youth for Christ’. The group would later become the basis for LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy, and eventually millions of followers around the world.
Pastor Chris directed the LoveWorld ministry to become the pioneer of satellite television and Christian production and programming on television. LOVEWORLDSAT was the first Christian television station to broadcast out of Africa throughout the day on free-to air channels. Today, LoveWorld stations can be found on satellite and cable television networks across the globe.
Oyakhilome Christ Embassy has strong presence in Pastor Chris’s homeland of Nigeria, South Africa and Canada. The ministry has two Healing Schools that are located in South Africa and Canada, in which Pastor Chris holds seasonal sessions where the power of God is demonstrated.
Music and Gospel Music are an important element of worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches have a choir trained and supervised by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. A lot of the singers have successful solo career.
The Future African Leaders Foundation (FALF) is an organization that focuses on the ongoing work of Pastor Chris. It’s aimed at developing and recognizing the next generation of leaders and preparing them to be successful in the future. Pastor Chris invests in the young people of today so they can be the leaders of the future.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are held by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that bring together thousands of people from all over the world. As one of the most recognizable and influential pastors across all of Nigeria and the world the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will continue to influence and inspire souls for years to come.
Pastor Chris is also an author and prolific writer who has written a variety of books and devotionals. http://xpresscience.com/xs/members/chris-oyakhilome-biographyvelh544/activity/18723/ The most famous of his works is Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional prayer study guide that gives inspirational insights into the powerful Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities was translated into many languages and distributed to millions of people around the world.
Alongside his writings many of Pastor Chris’s sermons, prayer, and thoughtful reflections can be downloaded online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library, a repository offering access to hundreds of thousands of hours of video as well as audio recordings in many different languages.
Pastor Chris has also built an impressive social following on FB. Twitter, YouTube. The social network of his ministry is KingsChat. KingsChat connects users of the LoveWorld believers on a digital level, allowing them to follow each other and share their spiritual journeys in a secure setting.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Internet (COFI), an international non-profit corporation. The organization’s goal is to help the most vulnerable people and communities in certain countries and regions of poverty across the globe.
Apart from preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also established a number of NGOs which are charged with providing vital services and hope for those who are the least vulnerable and neglected people. COFI has five partners who have a common goal of raising living standards in some of the areas that are the least developed.
The InnerCity Mission for Children The InnerCity Mission for Children Volunteer Medical Corps(VMC), Traga Care International Foundation [TCIFthe Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) and Bible For All Mission are all under the COFI umbrella. Each of these organisations strives to improve health, lives, and spirits, especially those who are most vulnerable.
Chris Oyakhilome Family His charity also provides sustenance to children in need. Pastor Chris believes in the development of strong communities through the encouragement of responsible governance and accountability in leadership. As per the Sustainable Development Goals, Pastor Chris also promotes sustainable development in Africa as well as other vulnerable areas of Africa through COFI. https://suma-suma.com/find-members/oyakhilomewggg501/activity/18535/ With such a successful and diverse ministry, it’s evident why Pastor Chris has been an ambassador for Christ.