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, based in Lagos, Nigeria. His unique and inspirational telling of God’s Word has enthralled thousands of people across the globe.
Pastor Chris The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (December 7 63, Nigeria) was born to a faith-based family and loving, dedicated parents. He is the oldest son of the elder T.E Oyakhilome, one of the first pioneers of the Assemblies Of God Church in Benin City, and Angelina the mother of the Oyakhilome family, who imparted her faith in God’s grace upon her son from an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry includes the entire family. His brother Reverend 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 best-selling gospel artists.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon chose to follow in her father’s footsteps of sharing the Word of God to the world. Also known as CSO (Community Service Organization) She is a gifted gospel singer and a member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. Then he was granted a scholarship to go to Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There he graduated with a BSc. in Architecture, as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Benson Idahosa University in divinity. While at Ambrose Ali University, he got his calling from God to go into the ministry and be an ambassador for the Lord.
Pastor Chris: A Mentor
The Man Of God was in the University of Cambridge when he founded the church which would soon grow into one of largest in the world. Oyakhilome His prayer group, ‘Youth for Christ,’ would soon be one of the university’s most popular groups. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome These would go on to form LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with millions of followers.
Under Pastor Chris’s leadership, LoveWorld became a pioneer of satellite television and Christian programming. LoveWorldSAT broadcast the first Christian television station from Africa to the rest of the world, 24/7 via free-toair networks. There are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks all over the globe.
Christ Embassy is present in Pastor Chris’s home country of Nigeria as well as South Africa. It also has strong representation across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and South Africa. The ministry has two healing schools, which are based in South Africa.
Music and Gospel Music are also an integral part of worship. Pastor Chris recommends Christ Embassy Churches that a choir be trained through Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Many of these vocal talent go on to enjoy successful solo careers under the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that is continuing the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. Chris Oyakhilome It is a place to recognize and support young, brilliant leaders. Pastor Chris invests in youth today in order to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: The Teacher
International conferences and events are arranged by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. They gather thousands of Christian believers from all parts of the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will be remembered as one of Nigeria’s most powerful and well-known pastors. His teachings are certain to continue to move and encourage souls for many years to come.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer and author who has written a myriad of books and devotionals. The most famous of his works is Rhapsody of Realities the daily devotional prayer study guide that provides insightful insights into the powerful Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into thousands of languages and is distributed to millions of people worldwide.
Many of Pastor Chris’s publications can also be accessed online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library. This repository provides access to hundreds of hours of audio and video recordings in a variety of languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed a large social media following on Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. And his ministry’s own social media platform, KingsChat. KingsChat connects people who are LoveWorld followers on a global level and allows them to connect with each other and share their personal journeys in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a fervent charity-minded person who founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation international (COFI), which is a non profit, not-for-profit organization with as its mission to assist those who are most vulnerable and communities in the poorest nations and regions around the world.
Apart from preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also created NGOs which are charged with providing essential services and hope to those who are the least vulnerable and marginalized people. The five COFI partners have the same objective: to improve living standards and enhance the quality of life in poorest regions.
COFI’s umbrella includes the InnerCity Mission ICM (ICM), the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation /TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation and the Bible For All Mission. Chris Oyakhilome Biography Each of these groups strives to improve health, lives and spirits of the most vulnerable.
His charitable organization also provides food to children in need. Through COFI and The InnerCity Mission, Pastor Chris believes in the importance of establishing solid foundations for community through the promotion of accountability, responsible leadership, and sustainable development throughout Africa as well as other areas of vulnerability in the globe in accordance to the Sustainable Development Goals. With such a successful and diverse ministry, it’s clear the reasons why Pastor Chris is a renowned ambassador for Christ.