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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. His unique and inspiring telling of God’s Word has inspired millions of people around the world.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7, 1963, in Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in a family of faith with loving, committed parents. He is the father 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 is supported by all members of the family. His brother Reverend Ken (the revered pastor of Christ Embassy Houston, Texas Church) and a member Christ Embassy Central Executive Council are his two sisters. KattyWorghiren, the director of LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is the home of several top-selling gospel singers.
Pastor Chris is blessed with two daughters, Charlene and Carissa Sharon. Carissa Sharon decided to follow in her father’s footsteps of sharing God’s Word to all people. Also known as CSO (Community Service Organization), she is a skilled gospel artist and is a part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris Oyakhilome studied at Edo College before winning a scholarship to study architecture at Bendel State University, known today as Ambrose Ali University, where he obtained a BSc in Architecture as well as an honorary Doctor of Science award. Additionally, he holds an honourary doctorate in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. Chris Oyakhilome Ambrose Ali University was where he found his calling to serve the Lord and to be a minister.
Pastor Chris: The Mentor
The Man of God began what would later be one of the biggest church congregations in the world when the man was still in school at the university. He had an unassuming prayer group known as “Youth for Christ,” that eventually grew into one of one of the largest organizations of its type on campus. http://www.playbuzz.com/esterlyrosalee10/the-family-of-pastor-chris-oyakhilome-revealed It would later serve as the foundation of 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 was an early pioneer in satellite television and Christian TV programming. LoveWorldSAT broadcast the first Christian television station from Africa to the rest of the world all the time via free-to-air networks. There are currently LoveWorld television stations that are available on satellite and cable networks throughout the world.
Christ Embassy is present in Pastor Chris’s homeland of Nigeria and South Africa. http://www.entrepreneurs.ng/chris-oyakhilome-biography/ It also has strong representation across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and South Africa. christembassy.org/pastor-chris-welcomes-newborn-grand-daughter-arielle-rachelle-marise/ The ministry has two healing schools, which are based in South Africa.
Songs as well as Gospel Music are also an integral part of 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 these musicians go on to have successful solo career.
Chris Oyakhilome Family The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that is continuing the inspiring work of Pastor Chris. Chris Oyakhilome Biography It recognizes and supports young, bright leaders. Pastor Chris invests in the young today to make them the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: The Teacher
International events and conferences are organized by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome that gather thousands of Christian believers from all parts of the world. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an acclaimed and well-respected pastor in Nigeria and across the world. His sermons will keep to inspire and move souls for many decades.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific author and writer who has written a myriad of books and devotionals. Chris Oyakhilome Family His most well-known publication is Rhapsody of Realities. The daily devotional prayer guide offers inspirational insights into God’s powerful Word. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into a variety of languages and distributed to millions of people worldwide.
A variety of Pastor Chris’s sermons as well his prayers and reflections can be downloaded online via The Pastor Chris Digital Library.
Pastor Chris also has a large following on facebook and Twitter. Pastor Chris also utilizes YouTube and his ministry’s social network, KingsChat. KingsChat connects the online community of LoveWorld believers to connect, share and interact with one another on a spiritual level in a secure environment.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a zealous donor who established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with the mission to assist the poorest communities and people in the poorest regions and countries of the globe.
Alongside preaching the Gospel In addition, as well as preaching the Gospel, Man of God has created NGOs with a an aim of providing vital assistance and hope to in need, the poor, and forgotten souls. COFI is a partnership with five other organizations who have all committed to improving living standards in the most underdeveloped areas.
Under the auspices of COFI is COFI’s InnerCity Mission (ICM) for Children The Volunteer Medical Corps (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation (TCIF), Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF) as well as the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organizations strives to improve health, lives and spirits for those most in dire need.
The charity also offers assistance for children who are in need. Pastor Chris believes strongly in the need to build solid foundations for community through COFI, The InnerCity Mission and the development of accountable governance, good governance leadership and sustainable development in Africa and in other regions in the world, according to the Sustainable Development Goals. With an impressive and diverse ministry, it’s evident why Pastor Chris has become an ambassador for Christ.