Pastor of faith, faith healer TV host, author, Chris Oyakhilome is known to his fans as Pastor Chris, is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also called Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. His unique method of interpreting God's Word inspired millions around the globe.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a child of faith who was raised in a loving family and supported by his parents. He is the son of the elder T.E Oyakhilome who was one of the founders of the Assemblies to God Church in Benin City. Angelina and the matriarch Oyakhilome were also his parents. Her divine grace was passed down to her son early.
The LoveWorld ministry is supported by all members of the family. The Reverend brother of 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 musicians.
Pastor Chris has two children: Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon decided to follow her father's example in sharing God's Word with all people. The name is CSO (Community Service Organization) She is a talented gospel singer and is a part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome attended Edo College and was awarded a scholarship by Bendel State University to study architecture. Additionally, he holds an honourary doctorate in divinity degree from Benson Idahosa University. It was Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to be a priest and serving the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
While in the university While still in university, the Man of God started what would later become the largest church worldwide. It began with the formation of a small prayer group known as 'Youth for Christ'. The group would later become the foundation for LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy as well as eventually millions of followers around the world.
The LoveWorld ministry, under the leadership of Chris, the pastor Chris, became an early pioneer in satellite television and Christian TV programming. LoveWorldSAT broadcast the first Christian television station from Africa across the world of the world, 24/7 via free-toair networks. In the present, LoveWorld television stations are available on cable and satellite networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence throughout Pastor Chris's homeland of Nigeria. The ministry operates two Healing Schools located in South Africa. These schools are where Pastor Chris hosts sessions throughout the year that allow miraculous events to occur.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral part in worship. Pastor Chris is a strong advocate for Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry choir in their training. A lot of these singers are successful soloists under Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's supervision.
The Future African Leaders Foundation, (FALF), is an organization that strives to continue the work of Pastor Chris. It acknowledges and helps young, talented leaders. Pastor Chris invests in today's youth to help them become tomorrow's leaders.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are coordinated by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome which bring together thousands from all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of Nigeria's most popular and influential pastors will keep inspiring and motivate souls for years to come.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific author, an author, and has written many devotionals. The Rhapsody of Realities is his most well-known book. It's a daily devotional guide filled with inspiring insights into the Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities, which has been translated into thousands of languages and distributed worldwide to millions of readers, is in its second edition.
You can access many of Pastor Chris's sermons, prayers and thoughtful reflections online via the pastor Chris Digital Library. It is a repository which gives access to thousands of hours of audio and video recordings in several languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an extensive social media following through FB. Twitter. YouTube. And his ministry's Facebook page KingsChat. KingsChat is a community on the internet that is comprised of LoveWorld believers that allows them to interact, share, and follow each other on a deeper spiritual level within a safe setting.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who was a committed 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 people in the poorest areas of the world.
In addition to preaching the Gospel, as well as preaching the Gospel, Man of God has created NGOs with a an aim of providing vital services and hope to the in need, the poor and lost souls. COFI has five partners that have a common goal of raising the standard of living in the most underdeveloped areas.
COFI's umbrella encompasses the InnerCity Mission ICM (ICM) as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation /TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation and the Bible For All Mission. Each of these groups strives to improve the health and well-being of the most vulnerable.
His charitable organization also provides financial aid to children who are in poverty. Pastor Chris believes that strong community foundations are supported by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This encourages accountability and good governance. The charity also helps to promote sustainable development in Africa as well in other areas of vulnerability in the world, according with the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy for us to observe how Pastor Chris has reached out to so many people in his capacity as an ambassador of Christ.