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Pastor of faith, faith healer writer, and TV host, Chris Oyakhilome, known by his fans as Pastor Chris, is the president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, located in Lagos, Nigeria. His unique interpretation of God’s Word has inspired thousands worldwide.
Oyakhilome Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (December 7 63, Nigeria) was born to a faith-based family and loving parents who were devoted to their children. He is the son of the elder T.E Oyakhilome who was one of the first pioneers of the Assemblies to God Church in Benin City. Angelina and the matriarch Oyakhilome were also his parents. The divine grace of her mother was passed on to her son early.
The LoveWorld ministry is a family effort. Reverend Ken the brother of Ken is the most revered minister 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) which is where several gospel artists are among the best-selling worldwide.
Pastor Chris has two daughters: Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon, who is also known by CSO she has chosen to follow the footsteps of her father, sharing the Gospel of God the world. She is an accomplished, award-winning gospel singer and a member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Family.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome attended Edo College and was awarded an award from Bendel State University to study architecture. He holds an honorary divinity degree from Benson Idahosa University. http://www.thriftbooks.com/a/chris-oyakhilome/816192/ Ambrose Ali University was where he discovered his calling to serve the Lord and go into ministry.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
While he was at university, the Man of God created what would become one of the largest churches worldwide. He began an informal prayer group called “Youth for Christ” which would later become the most well-known group of its kind on campus. This could also be the foundation for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated, with millions of followers around the globe.
Under Pastor Chris’s leadership, LoveWorld became a pioneer of satellite television and Christian programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was first Christian television station that broadcast out of Africa all day long on free-to-air channels. Today, LoveWorld stations can be located on cable and satellite TV networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has strong presence in Pastor Chris’s native Nigeria, South Africa and Canada. The church has two Healing Schools, based in South Africa and Canada, where Pastor Chris organizes seasonal sessions during which miracles are performed.
Music and Gospel Music are also an integral part of worship. Oyakhilome Pastor Chris Oyakhilome encourages Christ Embassy Churches to have an ensemble trained by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry, and through the spirit and direction of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a lot of these musicians go on to be successful in their solo careers.
The Future African Leaders Foundation(FALF) is an organization which is focused on the ongoing inspirational work of Pastor Chris. Its mission is to find and train young, talented leaders. They prepare them for an exciting future by assisting and recognizing their outstanding achievements. Pastor Chris is investing in today’s youngsters to enable them to become leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: A Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome hosts conferences and international events that bring together thousands of Christians from all corners of the globe. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is an acclaimed and well-respected pastor in Nigeria and across the world. His sermons will keep inspiring and moving souls for a long time.
Pastor Chris is also an author and prolific writer who has written many books and devotionals. The most well-known of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional and prayer study guide that provides inspirational insights into God’s Word. Rhapsody of Realities is available in over a thousand languages and has been given to millions of people.
Alongside his writings, several of Pastor Chris’s sermons and prayers, and thoughtful reflections can be downloaded online via the Pastor Chris Digital Library, which is a repository that provides access to hundreds of thousands of hours of video as well as audio recordings in many different languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an extensive social media following through FB. Twitter. Oyakhilome YouTube. As well as his ministry’s Facebook page, KingsChat. KingsChat connects the online community of LoveWorld believers allowing them to connect, share and interact with one another on a more spiritual level in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a fervent social entrepreneur and founder of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation international (COFI) that is a non-profit, nonprofit organization that has the goal of helping the most vulnerable individuals and communities in the least developed countries and regions across the world.
Apart from preaching the gospel message, the Man Of God has also established a number of NGOs that provide vital services and hope to the most vulnerable and neglected people. COFI is supported by five partners, all of whom is dedicated to improving the living standard in the remotest areas.
COFI is responsible for the InnerCity Mission ICM for Children as well as the Volunteer Medical Corps VMC, Traumacare International Foundation TCIF, Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), in addition to the Bible For All Mission. Each of these organizations strives to improve people’s lives, health, spirits and well-being.
The charity also provides food for children in need. Chris Oyakhilome Family Pastor Chris believes that solid foundations of community are supported by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This promotes accountability leadership and good governance. It also promotes sustainable development in Africa as well in other regions of the world, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. It’s not difficult for Pastor Chris to be an ambassador for Christ by having such a broad and effective ministry.