Pastor, faith heaver, TV host, author Chris Oyakhilome. As well as his followers, Pastor Chris is the founder/president of LoveWorld Incorporated. He has inspired millions across the globe with his unique interpretation of the Word of God.
Pastor Chris The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a child of faith, nurtured by a family of faith and was supported by his parents. He was the oldest of four children of Elder T.E Oyakhilome, one of the first pioneers of the Assemblies Of God Church in Benin City, and Angelina the matriarch of the Oyakhilome family, who imparted her divine grace upon her son from an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry is comprised of all members of the family. Reverend Ken is Ken's brother and an active member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is the director at the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. The LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry has many gospel artists who are top-selling across the world.
Pastor Chris has two daughters, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon, also known by CSO, has chosen to follow in the footsteps of her father and share the Word of God the world. She is a talented gospel singer who has won awards and is 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 earned an BSc. in Architecture, as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He holds an honorary degree in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. While attending Ambrose Ali University, he received a call from God to go into the ministry and become a servant to the Lord.
Chris: Pastor Chris: A Mentor
The Man of God who was still studying at the university, founded what would later become one of the most influential church in the world. A small prayer group called Youth for Christ’ was created. It would evolve into one of the largest and most popular groups on campus. LoveWorld Incorporated would follow millions of people with the base of Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated.
The LoveWorld ministry under the direction of Chris the pastor, Chris was a pioneer for satellite television and Christian TV programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was the first Christian television station that broadcast out of Africa 24/7 on free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks all over the globe.
Christ Embassy has strong presence in Pastor Chris’s native Nigeria, South Africa and Canada. The ministry has two Healing Schools that are located in South Africa. These schools are where Pastor Chris holds seasonally sessions that enable miracles to take place.
Songs as well as Gospel Music are also an important part of the worship. Pastor Chris invites Christ Embassy Churches have a choir that is trained and overseen by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Many of these singers are successful in their solo career.
The Future African Leaders Foundation, (FALF), is a non-profit organization that aims to continue the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. It is designed to identify and train young, talented leaders. They prepare them for a bright future by supporting and recognizing their outstanding achievements. Pastor Chris is investing in the young people of today to prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome organizes international events and conferences that bring together hundreds of Christians from all over the world. As one of the most well-known and influential pastors of Nigeria and the world the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will remain a source of inspiration and motivation for souls for years to come.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer and author who has written a myriad of devotionals and books. His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities. It is a daily devotional for prayers that gives his inspirational insights into the mighty Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into thousands of different languages and distributed to millions of readers around the world.
Many of Pastor Chris's sermons as well as his reflections and prayers can be downloaded online via The Pastor Chris Digital Library.
Pastor Chris is also well-known and has a massive following on Facebook as well as twitter. He also uses YouTube and his ministry's own social network, KingsChat. KingsChat connects the online community of LoveWorld believers allowing them to share, follow and engage with one another in a deeper spiritual way in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a passionate patron of charity, established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to assist communities that are most vulnerable and those living in the most deprived regions of the globe.
In addition to preaching the Gospel message the Man Of God has also set up a variety of non-profit organizations that are tasked with providing essential services and hope to those who are the least vulnerable and neglected. COFI is a partnership of five that are committed to improving the living conditions in the least-served regions.
COFI oversees the InnerCity Mission, ICM for Children as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps and Trauma International Foundation (TCIF), Future Africa Leaders Foundation , and the Bible For All Mission. Each of these groups works to enhance the health, lives and well-being of those most in need.
The charity also provides food to indigent children. Through COFI and The InnerCity Mission, Pastor Chris believes in supporting solid foundations for community by promoting accountability, responsible leadership and sustainable development in Africa and in other vulnerable parts of the world , in line to the Sustainable Development Goals. It's easy to recognize the fact that Pastor Chris is an effective ambassador for Christ and has a broad and effective ministry.