Pastor Author, pastor, faith-healer and a television host Chris Oyakhilome (also known as Pastor Chris) is the founder of LoveWorld Incorporated. The business, also called Christ Embassy is based out of Lagos, Nigeria. His unique interpretation of God's Word has enthralled millions around the world.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian Christian who was born on December 63 in Edo State. He was raised by his loving 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 an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry encompasses all members of the family. Reverend Ken is Ken's brother , and a an active member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. The LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry houses a variety of gospel artists that are the top-selling across the world.
Pastor Chris has two children, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon, also known by the name of CSO, has chosen to follow the example of her father by sharing the Gospel of God the world. She is a gifted gospel singer who has won awards and is an active member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. Then he was awarded a scholarship to pursue studies at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There he earned a BSc. in Architecture, as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds awarded an honorary doctorate in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was the place where he sensed God called him to be an ordained minister to the Lord.
Chris: A Pastor Chris A Mentor
The Man of God created what would eventually be one of the biggest church congregations in the world when he was still at a university. Chris Oyakhilome Family It began with a small prayer group called 'Youth for Christ', which later grew into one of the most well-known organizations of its type on campus. It would later serve as the basis of the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated with millions of followers across the world.
Pastor Chris led the LoveWorld ministry to become the pioneer of satellite television and Christian production and programming on television. Oyakhilome LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television station broadcast out of Africa to the rest of the world, 24 hours a day, continuously on free-to air networks. In the present, LoveWorld television stations are available on satellite and cable networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence throughout Pastor Chris's homeland of Nigeria. The ministry has two Healing Schools, based in South Africa and Canada, in which Pastor Chris hosts sessions throughout the year where miraculous events are witnessed.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral element of worship. Oyakhilome Pastor Chris recommends Christ Embassy Churches that a choir is trained by Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. Many of these vocal talents will go on to have successful solo careers under the direction of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that is continuing the work of inspirational Pastor Chris. It recognizes and supports young, brilliant leaders. Pastor Chris invests in the future of our youth so they can be the leaders of the future.
Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris: The Teacher
International events and conferences are hosted by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, which brings together thousands of people around the globe. He is one of the most recognizable and influential pastors in all of Nigeria and across the globe his teachings will remain a source of inspiration and motivation for souls for a long time to come.
Pastor Chris is also a renowned writer and an author. He's written hundreds upon thousands of devotionals. His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional and study guide for prayer, it offers inspirational insight into God's Word. Rhapsody of Realities is available in thousands of languages worldwide and has been given to millions of readers.
A number of Pastor Chris’s sermons as well as his reflections and prayers are available to be downloaded online via The Pastor Chris Digital Library.
Pastor Chris has also built a huge social media following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and his ministry's own social network, KingsChat. KingsChat connects the online community of LoveWorld believers allowing them to follow, share, and interact with one another on a more spiritual level in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Internet (COFI), an international non-profit organization. Chris Oyakhilome Its mission is to assist the most vulnerable individuals and communities within certain regions and countries of poverty across the globe.
Apart from preaching the Gospel message the Man Of God has also set up a variety of non-profit organizations that are tasked with providing vital services and hope to those who are the least vulnerable and neglected people. Five partners make up COFI, all working together to improve the living conditions in the poorest areas.
COFI's umbrella covers the InnerCity Mission ICM (ICM), the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation /TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation and the Bible For All Mission. Oyakhilome Each of these groups works to improve the lives and health of those in greatest need.
Pastor Chris OyakhilomeChris Oyakhilome His charitable organization 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 development of responsible governance, accountable leadership, and sustainable development in Africa and in other regions in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. As an ambassador for Christ and having an extensive and effective ministry, it's easy see how Pastor Chris's message has touched so many hearts.