Chris Oyakhilome Biography. The Man. The Mentor. The teacher. The Philanthropist.
Pastor, faith healer. Author. Television host. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Chris Oyakhilome is known by his followers as Pastor Chris. Chris is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated. He has inspired millions of people around the world with his distinctive telling of God's Word.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was a child of faith, raised in a loving family and supported by his parents. He is the youngest son of elder T.E Oyakhilome. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Angelina, one of the early pioneers of the Assemblies, of God Church in Benin City, as well as the matriarch of the Oyakhilome clan. Oyakhilome family, who imparted her faith in God's grace to her son from the beginning.
The LoveWorld ministry is supported by all members of the family. His brother, Reverend Ken is the renowned pastor of Christ Embassy's Houston, Texas Church and an active member of Christ Embassy Central Executive Council, and his sister, KattyWorghiren, is the director of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry (LMAM), which is home to several world-class gospel artists.
Pastor Chris has two kids, Carissa Sharon und Charlene. Carissa Sharon is following the path of her father of preaching the Word of God to the world. Also known as CSO she is a gospel singer who has won awards and a member of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. Then he was granted a scholarship to pursue studies at Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University. There he graduated with a BSc. in Architecture as well as an honorary Doctor of Science. Chris Oyakhilome He has an honorary degree in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. Ambrose Ali University was the location where he sensed God called him to be an ordained minister to the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
When he was still in the university, The Man of God founded what would be one of the biggest churches in the world. He started an informal prayer group called "Youth for Christ" which would develop into the most renowned group of its kind on campus. This would also serve as the foundation for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated which has millions of followers across the globe.
The LoveWorld ministry was established under the direction of Pastor Chris. It is a leader in satellite TV, Christian TV production and programming. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television channel to broadcast 24 hours a day from Africa through free-to-air networks. Chris Oyakhilome Biography Today, there are LoveWorld television stations on satellite and cable networks across the world.
Christ Embassy has a strong presence in Pastor Chris's home country of Nigeria, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Two Healing Schools are located in South Africa and Canada. There Pastor Chris holds seasonal sessions which allow miraculous healing to occur.
Music and Gospel Music form an integral element of worship. Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris is adamant Christ Embassy Churches that a choir be trained by Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry. A lot of these singing talents go on to have successful solo careers under the direction of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
The Future African Leaders Foundation is an organization that is continuing the inspirational work of Pastor Chris. Its purpose is to recognize and encourage the remarkable accomplishments of talented, young leaders. Pastor Chris is investing in the young people of today to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: A Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome organizes international gatherings and events that gather thousands hundreds of Christians from across the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an acclaimed and well-respected pastor in Nigeria as well as around the world. His sermons will keep in uplifting and inspiring souls for a long time.
Pastor Chris is also a prolific writer, editor, and has written hundreds of devotionals. Chris Oyakhilome Biography His most famous publication is Rhapsody of Realities. This daily devotional guide to prayer provides inspirational insights into God's powerful Word. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into thousands of languages and is distributed to millions of people around the world.
In addition to his books and sermons, a number of Pastor Chris's sermons, prayers and thoughtful reflections can be downloaded online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library, a repository offering access to hundreds of thousands of hours of video as well as audio recordings in many different languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an impressive social media presence through FB. Chris Oyakhilome Family Twitter. YouTube. And his ministry's Facebook page, KingsChat. KingsChat is a community on the internet that is comprised of LoveWorld believers which allows them to connect with, share and follow one another on a more spiritual level within a safe environment.
Pastor Chris The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an ardent philanthropist and founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation international (COFI) that is a non profit, non-governmental organization that has the goal of helping those who are most vulnerable and communities in the least developed nations and regions around the globe.
In addition to preaching the Gospel as well as preaching the Gospel, the Man of God has established NGOs with an aim of providing vital aid and hope to poor, needy and lost souls. COFI is a partnership with five other organizations that are all dedicated to raising the standard of living in the areas that are the least developed.
Under the auspices of COFI is COFI's InnerCity Mission (ICM) for children as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps (VMC), Trauma Care International Foundation (TCIF), Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), and the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organizations strives to improve health, lives and spirits for those in dire need.
His charitable organization offers food and shelter to the most vulnerable. Pastor Chris believes in the need to build solid communities through COFI, The InnerCity Mission and the development of good governance, accountable leadership and sustainable development in Africa as well as other areas that are vulnerable around the globe, as per the Sustainable Development Goals. With an impressive and diverse ministry, it is evident the reason why Pastor Chris has been an advocate for Christ.