Pastor and faith heaver TV host and author Chris Oyakhilome. In addition to his followers, Pastor Chris is the founder/president of LoveWorld Incorporated. His distinctive interpretation of the Bible has inspired thousands of people across the globe.
Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7th 1963 in Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in a faith-filled family with loving, dedicated parents. He is the child 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. God's grace was passed on to her son early.
The LoveWorld ministry includes the entire family. Reverend Ken is his brother and is the revered Pastor at Christ Embassy's Houston Texas Church. He is also a part of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren is the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry which has a host of gospel top-selling artists.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon has chosen to follow the route of her father in spreading the Gospel of God to the world. Also known as CSO she is a Grammy-winning gospel artist and a member of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was educated in Edo College. He then was awarded a scholarship to study architecture in Bendel State University. He is also an honorary doctorate of divinity from Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was where he discovered his calling to serve the Lord and to be a minister.
Chris: Pastor Chris: A Mentor
The Man of God began what would later become one of the biggest churches in the world when he was still at university, with an unassuming prayer group known as "Youth for Christ," which later grew into the most popular organizations of its type on campus. It would later serve as the basis for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated with millions of followers around the world.
The LoveWorld ministry was launched under Pastor Chris. It is a leader in satellite television, Christian TV production and programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was first Christian television station to broadcast out of Africa 24/7 on free-to-air channels. In the present, LoveWorld television stations are available on satellite and cable networks all over the world.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence throughout Pastor Chris's homeland of Nigeria. Two Healing Schools are situated in South Africa and Canada. There Pastor Chris organizes seasonal sessions which allow miraculous healing to occur.
Music and Gospel Music play an integral element of worship. Pastor Chris is a strong advocate for Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry trained choirs. Many of these singers go on to be successful solo artists because of the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's guidance and spirit.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that continues the work of inspirational Pastor Chris. It is a place to recognize and support young, talented leaders. Pastor Chris invests today in youngsters to enable them to become leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: The 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 well-known and influential pastors. His teachings are sure to continue to stir and encourage souls for many more decades.
Pastor Chris is also a renowned writer and an author. He has written hundreds of thousands of devotionals. The most well-known of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional as well as a prayer study guide that provides inspirational insights into God’s Word. Rhapsody of Realities was translated into a variety of languages and then distributed to millions of people across the globe.
Apart from his publications and sermons, many of Pastor Chris's sermons and prayer can be accessed online through Pastor Chris Digital Library. The library provides access to hundreds and thousands of hours of audio and video recordings in many languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed a large social media following through Facebook. Twitter. Youtube. And his ministry's own social network, KingsChat. KingsChat allows LoveWorld believers to connect on a a deeper spiritual level. They can follow and share their experiences with each other in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a committed philanthropist who founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) which is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation with the aim of aiding the most vulnerable communities and individuals in the poorest regions and countries around the world.
As well as preaching the Gospel In addition, as well as preaching the Gospel, Man of God has also established a number of NGOs with the goals of providing essential services and hope to the in need, the poor and lost souls. COFI is a partnership of five that are committed to enhancing living standards in some of the most degraded regions.
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 wellbeing, health, and spirits, especially those who are most vulnerable.
The charity also offers financial assistance for children in need. Pastor Chris believes strongly in the importance of solid foundations for community through COFI, The InnerCity Mission and the advancement of accountable governance, good governance leadership and sustainable development in Africa and in other regions in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. It is simple for us to observe how Pastor Chris has reached out to a lot of people through his role as an ambassador for Christ.