22 Amazing Facts About Pastor Chris Oyakhilome You Probably Didn’t Know

22 Facts You Should Know About Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of the most influential Christian leaders in Africa and around the world. As the founder and president of Believers’ Loveworld (Christ Embassy), his ministry has touched millions through preaching, healing services, television broadcasts, music, and humanitarian projects.

Here are 22 important facts about Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s life, ministry, and global impact:

1. Birth and Background: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born on December 7, 1961, in Edo State, Nigeria. His father, Elder T.E Oyakhilome, was a pioneer of the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City.

2. Early Ministry: He conducted his first crusade at just 9 years old.

3. Student Life: After finishing at Edo College, he worked at Faith Miracle Centre, led by Archbishop Benson Idahosa.

4. Education: He studied Architecture at Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University).

5. Youths For Christ (YFC): While in university, he founded YFC, which grew into one of the largest campus fellowships in Ekpoma.

6. Foundation of BLW: In 1989, he established Believers’ Loveworld Incorporated, later known worldwide as Christ Embassy.

7. Connection with Idahosa: Before Archbishop Benson Idahosa’s passing in 1998, he requested to minister at BLW.

8. Television Ministry: By 2002, Christ Embassy’s “Atmosphere for Miracles” became one of Africa’s biggest Christian TV programs.

9. Satellite Network: In 2003, Pastor Chris launched the first 24-hour Christian satellite TV network from Africa.

10. Christ Embassy Growth: Today, Christ Embassy ranks among the largest indigenous churches in Nigeria and Africa.

11. Rhapsody of Realities: His daily devotional is translated into more than 800 languages and distributed in over 240 countries.

12. Charity Work: Through InnerCity Mission, his ministry supports children and families in poor communities.

13. Loveworld Arena: Christ Embassy’s 17,000-capacity auditorium is among the largest church buildings in Africa.

14. Mega Crusades: His crusades in Port Harcourt and Johannesburg drew crowds estimated at over 2 million people.

15. Gospel Music Impact: Christ Embassy has produced top gospel artists like Sinach, Frank Edwards, Joe Praize, and Eben.

16. Global Presence: Christ Embassy has about 3,500 branches across five continents.

17. Forbes Recognition: In 2011, Forbes listed Pastor Chris among the richest pastors in the world.

18. Family: He is the father of two daughters, Sharon and Charlene.

19. Church Properties: BLW owns several facilities in Lagos, and campgrounds used for conferences and services.

20. University Contributions: In 2014, he donated a 650-capacity auditorium to Ambrose Alli University and N1 Billion to Benson Idahosa University.

21. Not in PFN: Despite being a protégé of Benson Idahosa, Pastor Chris is not a member of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.

22. Birthday Celebration: December 7 is marked as OFFER 7 in BLW, when members give to honor their “Man of God.”

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s influence stretches beyond preaching. Through teaching, charity, publishing, and gospel music, he has left a lasting mark on Christianity in Nigeria and around the world. His story is one of vision, faith, and global impact.