Pastor, faith heaver, TV host, author Chris Oyakhilome. As well as the people who follow him, Pastor Chris is the founder/president of LoveWorld Incorporated. His distinctive interpretation of the Bible has enthralled millions of people around the world.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian Christian who was born in December 63 in Edo State. He was raised by his loving parents. He was the oldest of four children of Elder T.E Oyakhilome, one of the first pioneers of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City, and Angelina, and the mother of the Oyakhilome family, who imparted her divine grace on her son from a young age.
The LoveWorld ministry includes the entire family. Reverend Ken is Ken’s older brother and an active member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is the director at the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. This organization is home to many gospel artists that are the top-selling across the world.
Pastor Chris is the father of two daughters: Carissa Sharon (Charlene) and Chris. Carissa Sharon is following the way of her father, sharing the Word of God to the world. Also known CSO, she is a gospel singer who has won awards and is a part of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started his studies at Edo College. Then he was granted a scholarship to study at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There he earned an BSc. in Architecture and an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate from Benson Idahosa University in divinity. It was Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to be a minister and servant of the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
When he was still in university, The Man of God founded what would be one of the biggest churches in the world. He started an unassuming prayer group dubbed “Youth for Christ” which would grow into the most popular organisation of its type on campus. This was also the basis for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated, with millions of followers around the world.
The LoveWorld ministry under the direction of Chris the pastor, Chris has become an early pioneer in satellite television and Christian TV programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was the first Christian television station that broadcast from Africa 24/7 on free-to-air channels. In the present, LoveWorld stations can be found on satellite and cable television networks across the globe.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris’s home country of Nigeria and also South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The church has two healing schools that are located in South Africa.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral part in worship. Pastor Chris is adamant Christ Embassy Churches to have a choir trained by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry and under the direction and direction of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, many of the singers are able to pursue successful solo careers.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is focused on the ongoing ministry of Pastor Chris. It is designed to identify and nurture young, gifted leaders. They help them prepare for a the future with a bright outlook by supporting and acknowledging their extraordinary accomplishments. Pastor Chris invests today in young people to help them become leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is the host of conferences and international events that bring together thousands Christians from all walks of Christian faith. As one of the most well-known and influential pastors across all of Nigeria and across the globe, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s teachings will continue to inspire and move souls for years to come.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer He has written many devotionals and books. His most renowned publication is Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional as well as a study guide to prayer, it offers inspirational insights into God’s Word. Rhapsody of Realities was translated into several languages and made available to millions of readers around the world.
A large portion of Pastor Chris’s books are also available online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library. This repository provides access to hundreds of hours of video and audio recordings in multiple languages.
Pastor Chris has also cultivated a large social media following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, as well as his own ministry’s social network, KingsChat. KingsChat brings together the online community of LoveWorld believers to connect, share and connect with each other on a spiritual level in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome created the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Internet (COFI), an international non-profit organization. Its mission is to aid those who are most vulnerable and communities in some areas and countries around the world.
In addition to preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also created NGOs that provide vital services and hope for those who are the least vulnerable and neglected. COFI has five partners that have all committed to improving the standard of living in the most underdeveloped areas.
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) and in addition to the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organizations strives to enhance the health, lives and well-being of those most in need.
His charitable organization also provides financial aid for children in need. Pastor Chris believes strongly in the need to build solid foundations for community through COFI, The InnerCity Mission and the promotion of responsible governance, accountable leadership, and sustainable development in Africa as well as other areas that are vulnerable in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. It’s simple to allow Pastor Chris to serve as an advocate for Christ with such a varied and successful ministry.