Chris Oyakhilome Biography. The Man. The Mentor. The Teacher. And The Philanthropist.
Pastor, 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, which is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. He has inspired millions of people around the world with his distinctive telling of God's Word.
Chris: Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, born on December 7 7 1963 in Edo State, Nigeria, was raised in a household that was a faith-based one, and was surrounded by loving and devoted parents. He is the eldest of three sons born to elder T.E Oyakhilome (one of the founders of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City) and Angelina. Chris Oyakhilome Family Angelina was the matriarch and imprinted her divine grace upon her son from a young age.
Oyakhilome The LoveWorld ministry encompasses all members of the family. Chris Oyakhilome Reverend Ken is Ken's brother and member of Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is director at the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. The LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry has many gospel artists that are the top-selling globally.
Pastor Chris has two children: Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon has decided to follow her father's model of sharing the Word of God with the world and is also known as CSO She is a gifted, award-winning gospel singer and an active member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started his studies at Edo College. After a scholarship was awarded to pursue a degree in the field of architecture at Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University) and he was awarded an BSc degree in Architecture, and an honorary Doctor of Science. Additionally, he holds an honorary doctorate degree in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. He was at Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to be a priest and serving the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
The Man of God, while still studying at the university, founded what would later become one of the most important churches in the entire world. A small prayer group known as Youth for Christ’ was created. It would develop to become one of the largest and most well-known institutions on campus. LoveWorld Incorporated would follow millions of people with the founding of Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated.
The LoveWorld ministry under the direction of Chris the pastor, Chris was the first pioneer of satellite television and Christian TV programming. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television station to broadcast from Africa to the the world, 24/7, continuously on free-to air networks. Chris Oyakhilome Today, LoveWorld television stations are available on satellite and cable networks all over the world.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence in Pastor Chris's home country of Nigeria. It also operates two Healing School in South Africa, Canada and the US, where Pastor Chris is the instructor for seasonal sessions where miracles can be achieved.
Music and Gospel Music are integral parts of worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry trained choirs. Many of these musicians can go on to be successful solo artists because of the guidance of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's spirit and guidance.
The Future African Leaders Foundation(FALF) is an organization that is focused on the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. It is a place to recognize and support young, brilliant leaders. Pastor Chris invests in the youth today, to prepare them to be the future leaders.
Chris: A Pastor Chris is a Teacher
International events and conferences are organized by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that bring together thousands Christian believers from all parts of the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of Nigeria's most popular and influential pastors will continue to inspire and encourage souls for a long time.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific author and writer who has written hundreds of books and devotionals. His most famous publication is Rhapsody of Realities. The daily devotional prayer guide offers an inspirational look at God's powerful Word. Rhapsody of Realities, which has been translated into a variety of languages and distributed worldwide to millions of readers, is now in its second edition.
In addition to his books Many of Pastor Chris's sermons, prayers and sermons are accessible online through the Pastor Chris Digital Library. The library provides access to hundreds and thousands of hours of video and audio recordings in many languages.
Pastor Chris has also built up a huge social media following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, as well as his own ministry's social media platform, KingsChat. KingsChat brings together the digital community of LoveWorld believers, allowing them to follow, share, and connect with each other on a more spiritual level in a secure environment.
Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
A committed philanthropist Pastor Chris Oyakhilome established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) COFI, an non-profit, non-governmental organisation with the mission to help those who are most vulnerable and communities in some of the most deprived regions and countries around the globe.
The Man, God, has founded NGOs with the mission to provide vital aid and provide hope. COFI has five partners that have a common goal of raising living standards in the most underdeveloped areas.
The InnerCity Mission for Children The InnerCity Mission for Children, the Volunteer Medical Corps(VMC), Traga Care International Foundation [TCIF], Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) and Bible For All Mission are all part of the COFI umbrella. Each of these organizations strives to improve health, lives and spirits of those in need.
The charity also provides food for children who are in need. Through COFI and The InnerCity Mission, Pastor Chris believes in supporting strong foundations of community through 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's easy to recognize the fact that Pastor Chris is an effective ambassador for Christ and has a broad and successful ministry.