Chris Oyakhilome is an Nigerian pastor, TV host, as well as a writer. He is the CEO and President of Believers' LoveWorld Incorporated, also called Christ Embassy International.
Chris Oyakhilome Chris Oyakhilome Background
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (or Chris Oyakhilome) was born on December 7, 1973, to Tim Oyakhilome as the first child. Following his primary and secondary education, he attended Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria where he obtained an BSc in Architecture.
AAU also conferred him with an honorary Doctor of Science. He also has an honorary doctorate of divinity from the Benson Idahosa University. Reverend Chris was married to Anita Obhodaghe once, and they have two children.
Chris Oyakhilome ministry
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his journey in ministry while at AAU. The Believers’ LoveWorld Fellowship, now Believers LoveWorld Incorporated, was at that time known as Youths For Christ.
YFC grew rapidly and was the largest campus fellowship. In 1989, Pastor Chris established Believers LoveWorld Incorporated (BLW), alongside Christ Embassy. Lagos is the church's headquarters. Believer's LoveWorld is home to millions of associates and followers around the globe.
Through its 2002 environment for miracles, BLW was the most popular Christian ministry on TV in Africa. They stopped airing the programme in the month of May 2004 when the then President of Nigeria – President Olusegun Obasanjo announced that churches should stop airing miracles on television.
The ministry of Pastor Chris is split into four areas that include publishing ministry, healing ministry television ministry teaching ministry, and television ministry. These are the ministries was used to develop the healing school, the space for miracles and Pastor Chris's prayer network worldwide.
Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International
Future Africa Leaders' Foundation (FALF)
The Future Africa Leaders Foundation is an initiative that was created to study and develop the leadership potentials of Africans. The foundation helps young Africans who demonstrate leadership and have positive effects on their generation. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome They do this by educating as well as youth empowerment, mentoring and mentorship .
The foundation acknowledges the work that these young leaders have made through an annual award ceremony called The Next Africa Leaders’ prize. This ceremony takes place on the evening following each new year at the LoveWorld Convocation Arena. Oyakhilome Winners receive an award from the president of BLW the Reverend Chris Oyakhilome.
The InnerCity Mission For Children
The InnerCity Mission for children is a faith-based non-governmental Organisation (NGO). Pastor Chris Oyakhilome The NGO was established in 2005 with the intention to reach vulnerable, poor, orphaned children in the world.
The children who are in need of assistance are supported by the foundation with participatory interventions that incorporate family strengthening programmes as and child development programs.
Oyakhilome Trauma Care International Foundation
The Trauma Care International Foundation was created to improve the quality of life and the overall health of communities as well as nations by promoting better emergency response services in case of incidents and emergency situations. The foundation is able to help in the implementation of national policies in trauma treatment by providing the advocacy process and health education as well as community-based programs.
Over a thousand people were given first aid as well as emergency response training from the foundation. They have trained thousands of police officers, teachers and caregivers as well road transporters.
Volunteer Medical Corps (VMC)
The Volunteer Medical Corps, a christian medical outreach is committed to providing aid materials, medical assistance and education to people who are internally displaced and refugees in regions that have been affected by natural and man-made disasters.
The outreach includes paramedics, students as well as religious doctors from across the globe. Oyakhilome These volunteers offer medical care, emergency relief and sustainable healthcare solutions for communities and regions that are in need.
VMC also provides local health services and education for health professionals. VMC is accessible to any with the goal to improve health, and provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable.
Bible For All Nation
Bible For All Mission (BFAM) A christian non-profit organisation is committed to developing production, distribution, and global distribution of the bible for all ages and gender in the format and in the language they comprehend. Through this, the ministry assists them in learning the Word of God and be able to experience the life-changing message that Jesus has for us.
BFAM has provided hundreds of thousands of free copies of Rhapsody Bible in communities, hospitals, prisons as well as other institutions across the globe which includes South Africa, Nigeria, Gambia and Ghana. Due to the strong, knitted group of Bible sponsor volunteers worldwide this project was made feasible.