Pastor and faith healer. Author. Television host. Chris Oyakhilome is known by his followers as Pastor Chris. He is the founder and president LoveWorld Incorporated. His unique and inspirational telling of God’s Word has inspired millions of people around the world.
Pastor Chris: Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a child of faith, raised by a loving family and supported by his parents. He is the eldest child of elder T.E Oyakhilome and Angelina Oyakhilome. She was a founder of Assemblies Of God Church in Benin City and a matriarch of Oyakhilome families, who passed her divine grace on her son from an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry is supported by all members of the family. Reverend Ken the brother of Ken is the beloved pastor of Christ Embassy's Houston Texas Church and a member on Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren serves as the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry(LMAM) in which many gospel musicians are among the best-selling worldwide.
Pastor Chris has two children, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon has chosen to follow her father's example of sharing the Word of God with the world, also known as CSO, she is a gifted, award-winning gospel singer and member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was educated in Edo College. He then won a scholarship to study architecture in Bendel State University. He also holds awarded an honorary doctorate in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was his first university. He received his calling from God to enter the ministry and to serve the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
The Man Of God was in the University of Cambridge when he founded the church which would eventually grow to become one of largest in the world. His prayer group, 'Youth for Christ,' would soon be one of the university's most popular groups. They would later go on to become LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy with millions of followers.
The LoveWorld ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Chris, became the first pioneer of satellite television and Christian TV programming. Chris Oyakhilome Biography LOVEWORLDSAT was first Christian television station that broadcast out of Africa all day long on free-to-air channels. There are LoveWorld television stations on satellite and cable networks all over the globe.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris's home country of Nigeria in addition to South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. It also operates two Healing School located in South Africa, Canada and the United States. Pastor Chris leads seasonal sessions, where miracles are possible.
Chris Oyakhilome Music and Gospel Music are an important part of worship. Pastor Chris supports Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry trained choirs. Many of these musicians can go on to be successful solo artists through Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's guidance and spirit.
The Future African Leaders Foundation concentrates its efforts on continuing the work of Pastor Chris. Its mission is to identify and developing young, gifted leaders, and preparing them for a positive future by recognizing the achievements of these young leaders and encouraging them to continue. Pastor Chris invests in the future of our youth to ensure they can become tomorrow's leaders.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are arranged by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. They gather thousands of Christian believers from all parts of the world. He is one of the most well-known and influential pastors in all of Nigeria and across the globe the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will continue to influence and inspire souls for a long time to come.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific author He has written numerous books and devotionals. The most famous of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities which is a daily devotional study guide that offers his inspiring insights into the mighty Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into a variety of languages and distributed to millions of people around the world.
Many of Pastor Chris's sermons as well his reflections and prayers are available to be downloaded online via The Pastor Chris Digital Library.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris has also built up a large social media following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and his ministry's own social network, KingsChat. KingsChat allows LoveWorld believers to connect on a the spiritual level. They can connect with as well as share information and interact with each other in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris: Philanthropist
A passionate philanthropist, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome started the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) COFI, a non-profit, non-governmental organization with the aim of helping those who are most vulnerable and communities in some of the poorest countries and regions in the world.
As well as preaching the Gospel In addition, the Man of God has established NGOs with an aim of providing vital aid and hope to poor, needy, and forgotten souls. COFI is supported by five partners, all of whom is dedicated to improving the living standard in the most remote regions.
COFI is responsible for the InnerCity Mission ICM for Children, the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC, Traumacare International Foundation TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), as well as the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organizations works to enhance the health, lives, and spirits of those most in need.
His charitable organization also offers financial assistance for children in need. Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris believes that solid community foundations are fostered by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This promotes accountability leadership and good governance. It also supports sustainable development in Africa and other areas of vulnerability in the world, in line to the Sustainable Development Goals. As an ambassador for Christ and having such a wide and successful ministry, it's easy understand how Pastor Chris's message has touched so many hearts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome