Chris Oyakhilome Biography. The Man. The Mentor. The Teacher. And The Philanthropist.
Pastor Faith healer, pastor and author Chris Oyakhilome is well-known to his fans as Pastor Chris. He is also the president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Also known as Christ Embassy. It is headquartered in Lagos. He has impressed millions of people worldwide with his unique telling of the Word of God.
Pastor Chris The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian Christian, born on December 63 in Edo State. He was raised by his loving parents. He is the oldest child of elder T.E Oyakhilome and Angelina Oyakhilome. She was the pioneer of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City and a matriarch of the Oyakhilome families. She passed on her divine grace on her son at an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry is a collaboration between the entire family. His brother, Reverend Ken is the highly regarded pastor of Christ Embassy's Houston, Texas Church and a member of Christ Embassy Central Executive Council as well as his sister, KattyWorghiren, is the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry (LMAM), which is home to several global best-selling gospel artists.
Pastor Chris has two children, Carissa Sharon und Charlene. Carissa Sharon chose to follow in her father's footsteps of sharing God's Word with all people. The name is CSO (Community Service Organization), she is a skilled gospel artist and is a part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
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 was he obtained an BSc. in Architecture and an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Benson Idahosa University in divinity. While at Ambrose Ali University, he was prompted by God to go into the ministry and to be a servant to the Lord.
Pastor Chris: The Mentor
The Man of God began what would later be one of the biggest church congregations in the world when he was still a student at a university. It began with the small group of prayer known as 'Youth for Christ', which later grew into one of the largest organizations of its type on campus. It also served as the basis of the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated with millions of followers around the world.
Under Pastor Chris's leadership, LoveWorld became a pioneer of satellite television and Christian programming. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television channel to broadcast 24 hours a day from Africa through free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld satellite and cable television stations all over the globe.
Christ Embassy is present in Pastor Chris's homeland of Nigeria and South Africa. It also has strong representation in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and South Africa. The ministry has two Healing Schools that are located in South Africa. These schools are where Pastor Chris hosts sessions throughout the year which allow miraculous events to occur.
Music and Gospel Music are integral parts of the worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches that a choir be taught through Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Many of these vocal talent go on to enjoy success as solo artists under the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation(FALF) is an organization which is focused on the ongoing inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It's focused on developing and recognizing young leaders, and preparing them to be successful in the future. Pastor Chris invests in the future of our youth to help them become tomorrow's leaders.
Chris: A Pastor Chris: A Teacher
International conferences and events are held by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome which bring together thousands from across the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will be remembered as one of Nigeria's most powerful and well-known pastors. His teachings are bound to continue to stir and inspire souls for many years to come.
Pastor Chris is also an author and prolific writer who has written many devotionals and books. His most well-known publication is the Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional and prayer study guide that provides inspirational insights into God’s Word. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into a variety of languages and distributed to millions of readers around the world.
In addition to his books Many of Pastor Chris's sermons and prayer are available online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library. The library provides access to hundreds and thousands of hours of video and audio recordings in various languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an impressive social media following on Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. And his ministry's own social media platform, KingsChat. KingsChat connects people who are LoveWorld believers on a virtual level, allowing them to follow each other and share their personal journeys in a secure setting.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is a fervent philanthropist , founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an non-profit, non-governmental organisation that seeks to help communities in need and those living in the most deprived parts of the world.
Alongside preaching the Gospel, The Man of God also founded a number of NGOs that have the mission of providing vital services and hope for those who are poor, in need or uninformed. Five partners form part of COFI, all working together to improve the living conditions in the most deprived 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. Each of these organizations strives to enhance the lives of individuals and health, well-being and well-being.
His foundation provides food and shelter for those in need. Through COFI and The InnerCity Mission, Pastor Chris believes in the importance of establishing communities with strong foundations by promoting good governance, accountable leadership, and sustainable development throughout Africa and other areas of vulnerability in the world in accordance to the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy for us to see the ways in which Pastor Chris has reached so many people in his capacity as an ambassador of Christ.