Pastor and faith heaver TV host and author Chris Oyakhilome. Also known by the people who follow him, Pastor Chris is the founder/president of LoveWorld Incorporated. His unique presentation of God's Word has enthralled millions worldwide.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (December 7 63, Nigeria) was born to a family of faith and loving, dedicated parents. He is the father of 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. The divine grace of her mother was passed on to her son at an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry encompasses all members of the family. Reverend Ken, his brother, is the beloved minister of Christ Embassy's Houston Texas Church and a member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren serves as the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry(LMAM) in which many gospel musicians are among the best-selling worldwide.
Pastor Chris has two kids, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon follows in in her father's example of sharing God's Word with the world. As well as being known by CSO her name, she is an award-winning, talented gospel musician and is a member of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome studied in Edo College. He then won a scholarship to study architecture at Bendel State University. He also holds an honourary doctorate in divinity degree from Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was the campus where he was able to feel God calling him to become a minister for the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
While still in university While still in university, the Man of God established what would eventually become the largest congregation worldwide. It began with a small group of prayer called 'Youth for Christ'. The group would later grow to be the basis for LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with a later number of millions of followers across the globe.
Pastor Chris was the leader of the LoveWorld ministry to become an innovator in satellite television and Christian production of television. LoveWorldSAT is the first Christian TV station that broadcasts from Africa, 24 hours a day, via free-to-air networks. There are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks all over 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 ministry also has two Healing School located in South Africa, Canada and the United States. Pastor Chris leads seasonal sessions, where miracles can be achieved.
Songs as well as Gospel Music are also an essential part of worship. Pastor Chris encourages 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, (FALF), is an organization that strives to carry on the inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It's aimed at developing and rewarding young leaders and preparing them to be successful in the years to come. Pastor Chris invests in the young today to make them the future leaders.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are arranged by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. These events gather thousands of Christian believers from all parts of the world. He is one of the most well-known and influential pastors in all of Nigeria and around the world, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's teachings will remain a source of inspiration and motivation for souls for decades to come.
Pastor Chris is also a renowned writer and author. He's written hundreds of thousands of devotionals. His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities. The daily devotional provides an inspirational look at God's powerful Word. Rhapsody of Realities can be read in various languages and is distributed to millions of people around the world.
Alongside his writings many of Pastor Chris's sermons and prayers, and thoughtful reflections can be accessed online through the Pastor Chris Digital Library, a repository offering access to thousands of hours of video and audio recordings in several different languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an impressive social media following through Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. Then his own ministry's social network, KingsChat. KingsChat lets LoveWorld believers to connect on an even deeper level spiritually. They can follow and share their experiences with each other in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a committed philanthropist who founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with the mission to assist the poorest communities and people in the most impoverished regions and nations across the globe.
Alongside preaching the Gospel, the Man of God also founded a number of NGOs with the aim of providing essential services and hope for those who are poor, in need, or forgotten. COFI has five partners that are committed to improving living standards in some the most neglected regions.
COFI is the responsible organization for the InnerCity Mission ICM for Children as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC, Traumacare International Foundation TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), along with the Bible For All Mission. Each of the organizations works to improve lives, health and spirits of those in need.
The charity also offers assistance for children who are in need. Pastor Chris believes in empowering communities through COFI as well as The InnerCity Mission. He is a proponent of responsible governance, good governance leadership, and sustainable development in Africa, as well as other regions of the world as per the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy to see the fact that Pastor Chris is an effective ambassador for Christ with a vast and effective ministry.