Pastor and faith healer, writer, and TV host, Chris Oyakhilome who is referred to by his fans as Pastor Chris is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also called Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. His distinctive interpretation of the Bible has been a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world.
Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7, 1963 in Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in a religious family with loving and dedicated parents. He is the oldest 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 family, who instilled her divine grace in her son from the beginning.
The LoveWorld ministry involves the whole family. His brother Reverend Ken (the revered Pastor of Christ Embassy Houston, Texas Church) and a member 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 artists.
Pastor Chris has two kids, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon is following in her father's tradition of sharing God's Word with the world. Also known by CSO as a singer, she is a talented, award winning gospel singer and is part of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started his education in Edo College. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj2OHz53D0U After a grant was made to pursue a degree in the field of architecture at Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University) and he earned the BSc degree in Architecture and an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate of divinity from the Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was his first university. He received his calling from God to join the ministry and to serve the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
The Man Of God was a student at University when he started the church that would eventually grow to become one of the largest in the world. His prayer group, 'Youth for Christ,' would soon become one of campus' most popular groups. The group would later to form LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with millions of followers.
The LoveWorld ministry was established under Pastor Chris. It's a leader in satellite television, Christian TV production and programming. LoveWorldSAT is the first Christian TV station that broadcasts from Africa 24/7 a day, on air-free networks. In the present, LoveWorld stations can be located on cable and satellite television networks across the globe.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris's home country of Nigeria as well as South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The church has two Healing Schools located in South Africa. These schools are where Pastor Chris holds seasonally sessions that enable miracles to take place.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral part in worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches to have a choir trained by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry, and through the spirit and guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a lot of the singers are able to be successful in their solo career.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that continues the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. It aims at identifying and developing young, talented 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 the future of our youth to prepare them for the future of leaders.
Pastor Chris: The Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the host of conferences and international events that bring together thousands of Christians from all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a well-known and respected minister in Nigeria as well as around the world. His teachings will continue to inspire and move souls for a long time.
Pastor Chris is also an author and prolific writer who has written a variety of books and devotionals. His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities. Oyakhilome A daily devotional as well as a prayer study guide It offers inspiring insight into God's Word. Rhapsody of Realities is available in thousands of languages worldwide and is distributed to millions of people.
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 created an extensive social media following through FB. Twitter. YouTube. And the ministry's Facebook page, KingsChat. KingsChat lets LoveWorld believers to connect on an even deeper level spiritually. They can connect and share their experiences with one another in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is a fervent philanthropist founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an independent, non-profit organisation that seeks to help the most vulnerable communities as well as those in the most impoverished areas of the world.
The Man, God, has created a number of NGOs with the aim to offer vital services and hope. COFI is a partnership with five other organizations that are all dedicated to raising the standard of living in the most underdeveloped 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. https://www.nairaland.com/3122023/pastor-chris-oyakhilome-biography-true Each of these organizations strives to improve the wellbeing, health and spirits of the most vulnerable.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome His foundation provides shelter and food to those in need. Pastor Chris believes in building communities through COFI as well as The InnerCity Mission. He promotes good governance, responsible leadership, and sustainable development throughout Africa and other regions of the world, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. It's simple for Pastor Chris to become an ambassador for Christ with such a varied and effective ministry.