Pastor, faith healer. Author. Chris Oyakhilome Family TV host. Chris Oyakhilome is also known to his followers as Pastor Chris. Chris is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Oyakhilome His unique method of sharing God's Word inspired millions around the globe.
Pastor Chris The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7th 1963 in Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in a religious family with loving, committed parents. He is the elder of three sons 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 grace upon her son from the age of a child.
The LoveWorld ministry is a joint effort of the 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. The LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is home to many gospel artists, who are among the top sellers globally.
Pastor Chris is the father of two daughters, Carissa Sharon (Charlene) and Chris. Carissa Sharon, who is also referred to by CSO she has chosen to follow the example of her father, sharing the Gospel of God the world. She is a gifted gospel artist, a Grammy-award winning singer and a member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome received his education at Edo College. He then won a scholarship to study architecture in Bendel State University. He holds an honorary divinity degree from Benson Idahosa University. He was at Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to be a minister and serving the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris The Mentor
The Man Of God was a student at University when he founded the church which would soon grow into one of the largest in the world. His prayer group, 'Youth For Christ' would eventually become one of the campus' most well-known groups. They would later go on to form LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with millions of followers.
Pastor Chris was the leader of the LoveWorld ministry to become a pioneer in satellite television and Christian production and programming on television. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television channel to be broadcast 24/7 from Africa through free-to-air networks. There are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris's homeland 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. These schools are where Pastor Chris holds seasonally sessions that allow miracles to happen.
Music and Gospel Music are an important part of worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches that a choir be trained by Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. A lot of these singing 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 that seeks to carry on the inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It aims at identifying and developing young, gifted leaders and preparing them for a positive future by recognizing and assisting them in their amazing achievements. Pastor Chris is investing in the future of our youth to ensure they can become tomorrow's leaders.
Chris: A Pastor Chris is a Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome organizes international conferences and events that bring together thousands of Christians from all over the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, one of Nigeria's most prominent and influential pastors will continue to inspire and motivate souls for decades.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer, author, and has published numerous devotionals. The most well-known of his publications is the Rhapsody of Realities. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome It's a daily devotional guide for prayer that provides his inspiring insights into the mighty Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities can be read in various languages and is available to millions of people all around the world.
Apart from his publications Many of Pastor Chris's sermons and prayers are accessible online through the Pastor Chris Digital Library. The library provides access to thousands of hours worth of video and audio recordings in many languages.
Pastor Chris has also built an extensive social media following via Facebook. Chris Oyakhilome Twitter. Chris Oyakhilome Youtube. His ministry's own social media platform, KingsChat. Oyakhilome KingsChat connects people who are LoveWorld believers on a digital level, allowing them to follow one another and share their spiritual journeys in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a zealous and generous philanthropist. He founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) an independent, non-profit foundation with the goal of helping the most disadvantaged people and communities in some the poorest regions and countries of the globe.
Apart from preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also created NGOs that are tasked with providing vital services and hope for the most vulnerable and marginalized people. COFI has five partners who support it, each of whom is committed to improving the living standard in the remotest regions.
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, health, spirits, and well-being.
The charity also provides food to children in need. Pastor Chris believes in building communities by establishing COFI as well as The InnerCity Mission. He is a proponent of responsible governance, good governance leadership, and sustainable development in Africa and other parts of the globe, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. It's simple to allow Pastor Chris to become an advocate for Christ through such a diverse and successful ministry.