Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s family is also involved in his church, Christ Embassy.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome grew up in Nigeria and was born as the eldest son to a Christian family devoted to faith. His father, Elder Tim E. Oyakhilome, and his mother, Angelina Oyakhilome, raised him on Christian values and an innate understanding of serving others in need. Other of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s family members also work with ministries, some even in Christ Embassy, also known as LoveWorld Inc., which was founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

Elder Tim E. Oyakhilome was part of the group that established the Assemblies of God Church in Benin City, Nigeria. Until his death in 2008, he was the dean of studies at the LoveWorld Ministerial College (LMC).

He also taught in many other positions throughout his life. It is told that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome went on his first mission at the young age of nine, a testament to an upbringing rooted in positive Christian influence.

Angelina Oyakhilome is notable for her lovingkindness in Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s early stages and into adulthood. She implanted lessons of faith and deeper Christianity in the household and is looked up to by her family and friends. She is the mother of a great line of achievers both in religion and business.

The Pastor Chris Oyakhilome family enters Christ Embassy

As mentioned earlier, some of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s family members are part of Christ Embassy.
His brother, Reverend Ken Oyakhilome, is the pastor of Christ Embassy’s Houston branch. He is also a Christ Embassy Central Executive Council member. Reverend Ken Oyakhilome and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome were raised by the same parents who instilled meaningful lessons, and it shows by their cooperation and shared purpose to spread spiritual messages.

Kathy Oyakhilome-Woghiren is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s sister. She is the director of the music ministry of Christ Embassy, LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry (LMAM). This ministry has some of the best gospel musicians in its roster that perform internationally and are listened to by people worldwide.

Kathy Oyakhilome-Woghiren also assumes the role of director at the LoveWorld Creative Academy and is the Chairman of LoveWorld Records. Her major hit, ‘I Believe in Nigeria,’ inspires many. The song is among the most notable produced by LoveWorld Inc.

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The Pastor Chris Oyakhilome family also includes his nephew, Daysman Oyakhilome-Woghiren, son of Kathy Oyakhilome-Woghiren. He is also involved in prestigious efforts. He was named the number one entrepreneur in 2017 out of the Top 100 Emerging African Leaders.
As a talented animator, he won the American Academy of Animations Awards three times, the Walt Disney Award, and was nominated for the Future Africa Leaders’ Award (FALA). He also spends his time producing and animating Christian music videos.

The Pastor Chris Oyakhilome family expanded with two daughters
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has two daughters, Carissa Sharon Oyakhilome and Charlene Oyakhilome. The two daughters come from an abundant background of Christian ministers and leaders.

The daughters found their passions in different areas, although both are invested in improving the world one step at a time.

Charlene Oyakhilome is the second daughter born to the Christ Embassy founder. She is an entrepreneur, aesthetician, and director at Body Crush London Ltd. She is passionate about beautifying the world in different ways, some of which include hairdressing, beauty, and health.

Charlene Oyakhilome was born on May 14, 1995, in London, the United Kingdom. A natural businesswoman, she currently resides in the UK, although she spent time in Nigeria, as well, throughout her life.

Carissa Sharon Oyakhilome is a gospel musician and art director who goes by the name CSO. She is part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry, spreading music based on her devotion to faith. Carissa Sharon Oyakhilome married Dutch-born businessman Phillip Frimpong in October 2018.

Beyond the awards and impressive success in business, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s daughters are well-hearted individuals who take lessons from their father and family seriously in daily life.

Who is the Christ Embassy founder?
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born in Edo State, Nigeria, on December 7, 1963. He studied at Edo College and then moved to study architecture at Bendel State University, now known as Ambrose Ali University.

At Bendel State University, he found the inspiration to start the first ministry of its kind on campus, Youth for Christ. This organization provided students the opportunity for prayer and featured excellent additions, such as a choir. Youth for Christ paved a path for Christ Embassy, or LoveWorld Inc., to be founded.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s family shined a clear path to understanding faith more deeply growing up. This eventually allowed him to educate others in the future. To this day, LoveWorld Inc. spreads its messages through televised broadcasts, books and e-materials, live sermons, volunteering, and community support.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome devotes his efforts to helping people with profound Christian teachings.