Pastor of faith, faith healer writer, and TV host, Chris Oyakhilome, known by his followers as Pastor Chris is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also called Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. His unique interpretation of God's Word has inspired millions of people around the world.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7th, 1963, in Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in a family of faith with loving, dedicated parents. He is the oldest of three sons who was born to elder T.E Oyakhilome (one of the founders of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City) and Angelina. Angelina was the matriarch and imprinted her divine grace to her son at a young age.
The LoveWorld ministry encompasses all members of the family. Reverend Ken is Ken's brother and is a member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is the director at the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. This ministry is home to many gospel artists who are top-selling globally.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon follows in in her father's footsteps of sharing God’s Word to the world. In addition, she is known as CSO her name, she is a talented, award winning gospel singer and is part of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started his studies at Edo College. Then he was awarded a scholarship that allowed him to pursue studies at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There was he obtained a BSc. in Architecture, as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He also has an honorary doctorate of divinity from Benson Idahosa University. While at Ambrose Ali University, he was prompted by God to go into the ministry and to be a servant to the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
When he was still in the university, The Man of God founded what would be one of the biggest churches in the world. He began an unassuming prayer group dubbed "Youth for Christ" which would become the most well-known organization of its kind on campus. This was also the basis for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated which has millions of followers around the globe.
Under the guidance of Pastor Chris Under the guidance of Pastor Chris, under the direction of Pastor Chris, the LoveWorld ministry was a pioneer in satellite TV and Christian programming and production. LoveWorldSAT is the first Christian TV station to broadcast from Africa, 24 hours a day, on air-free networks. Today, LoveWorld television stations are available on cable and satellite networks across the globe.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris’s native Nigeria and also South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The ministry operates two Healing Schools based in South Africa. These schools are where Pastor Chris holds seasonally sessions which allow miracles to take place.
Music and Gospel Music are integral parts of the worship. Pastor Chris recommends Christ Embassy Churches that a choir is trained by Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Many of these vocal talents go on to have successful solo careers under the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that continues the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. It is designed to identify and nurture young, gifted leaders. They prepare them for a bright future by supporting and acknowledging their extraordinary accomplishments. Pastor Chris invests in the youth of today to prepare them for the future of leaders.
Pastor Chris: The Teacher
International events and conferences are hosted by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, which bring together thousands from all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has become a well-known and respected pastor in Nigeria and around the globe. His teachings will continue to inspire and move souls for a long time.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific author, an author, and has written many devotionals. His most famous publication is Rhapsody of Realities. The daily devotional provides inspirational insights into God's powerful Word. 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 has also cultivated a massive social media following via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, as well as his own ministry's social network, KingsChat. KingsChat is a digital community made up of LoveWorld believers that lets them interact, share, and follow one another on a spiritual level in a safe setting.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an ardent philanthropist and founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation international (COFI), which is a non-profit, nonprofit organization that has the mission of helping the most vulnerable individuals and communities in the poorest countries and regions around the world.
The Man of God founded NGOs to offer vital services and bring hope to the needy, poor, and forgotten. COFI's five partners all have a common aim: to raise living standards and improve the quality of life in the least developed areas.
COFI is responsible for the InnerCity Mission ICM for Children as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC, Traumacare International Foundation TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) and along with the Bible For All Mission. Each of the organizations works to improve the health, lives and spirits for those in dire need.
His charitable organization provides shelter and food to those in need. Pastor Chris believes that strong community foundations are fostered by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This encourages accountability and good governance. It also promotes sustainable development in Africa as well as other areas of vulnerability in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy to see the fact that Pastor Chris is an effective spokesperson for Christ, with a wide-ranging and successful ministry.