Monday, September 1, 2014

Pastor Oyakhilome's Divorce Causes Division In Church?

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The marriage crisis between the General Overseer of Christ Embassy International Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his wife Rev.Anita has reportedly caused discord among church members, according to Punch.

Some members of the church, however, took to Facebook to shared their opinion on the divorce crisis through a Facebook page created, ‘Where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome,’ which is believed to have been opened by Anita’s fans.
According to one of the church members, Ijeoma Olive Ehirim said: “I am a Christ Embassy member. I hate one thing there: How can a pastor be working together with a lady hand in hand, attending meetings and lodging in a hotel for days. My girlfriend travels with our branch pastor annually for PPCF which holds in Lagos. Only God knows.”

One, Samantha Iwowo, described adultery as one of the grounds for divorce saying: “Pastor Chris Oyakhilome must have been discovered compromising his marital bed business. It is what it is. God says judgement will start from His house. ‘Touch not my anointed’ is God’s instruction regarding all his children, not an individual nicking, scheming, threatening monies off people’s purses and telling them that salvation is tied to tithes and that seed sowing is only money donation to the church/pastor’s coffers. One down, more to roll. Christ be praised.”
A former member of the church, Chinyere Okechukwu-George, claimed to have left the church when she observed some irregularities saying: “I and my family left Christ Embassy for our own good after worshiping there for three years plus and seeing all the things going on under the disguise of church. And I can comfortably say that for over a year now, we have had so much peace in our Christian lives. I don’t care how you view my comment but truth must be told.”

Joseph Osagiede, contrary to the report making rounds of the separation said the Oyakhilomes were still together saying:  “I have been in Christ Embassy for 12 years. All is totally well with thier marriage. All those wishing them to split and also those going about saying nasty things about the church, be careful.”

Faith Ebunoluwa Adetayo also said: “I have been in Christ Embassy since 1990s and I can authoritatively say some things: I have seen the power of God work, demonstrated in healings and many other things. I have seen how that Pastor Chris is less concerned about mistakes we make.
“He believes that these sins of the flesh will disappear, only if we listen to the word of God. Rather than condemning us, he speaks words of encouragement. And for your information, Pastor Anita is still very much in the ministry and she’s with her darling husband.”
Meanwhile, on August 20, a post on the facebook page ‘Where is Rev.Anita Oyakhilome? stated that Rev. Anita’s leaving was a move of the spirit.


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"Where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome?
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· August 20 at 4:48pm ·
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is very interesting that we requested the closure of this page and were informed that in 14 days, the page will shut down. But... its still here! What happened?
The Lord needs the page open! The purpose obviously has not been achieved. There is a huge question still hanging - "Where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome?"
I believe the Lord allowed our silence to show us and all of you who are concerned about the ministry just how deep the problems are.
It is not surprising the negative, abusive and insultive comments people have come here to make against others because they decided to stand up for truth and speak up.
The truth is that most of these people know the truth but the devil will not give up without a fight. Some of these people were sent here by the leadership of the ministry thinking that a couple of barks will scare people away and finally shut down the page. What they do not realise is that our God is not a sentimental God and when He puts His hands on a thing, that thing becomes unstoppable. No matter what anybody says, does or thinks.
It is important for us to realise that Rev. Anita did not just leave, this is the move of the Spirit. There is no one else He could have moved in this way to cause a shaking for change. Plus, He could use her because she has never been a part of the evil. The Lord just separated her from the start and she gave herself to worshipping the Lord in Spirit and in Truth from the start. When Pastor Chris moved her and the children to the UK and seemed to separate himself from his family, little did he know that the Lord was going to use his unfair thoughts and actions for the good of Rev. Anita and all His children who the ministry have smartly and are still trying to smartly lead away from God. The wisdom of man can never match the wisdom of God.
While, Pastor Chris is not making, I repeat, not making any moves to reconcile with his wife, he still needs her name and face in his materials to keep them attracting people and selling. How deceitful is that? Her name and face still appear on some Rhapsody of Realities articles she did not write. The authors of Rhapsody of Realities remain Pastors Chris and Anita Oyakhilome, even though she is completely out of the picture. And that is what some people hang on to to debunk the fact that she is no longer in the picture. They initially tried to take her face and name off but realised quickly that it would be bad business for them. So, what next, keep her face and name on but her presence of course is not required. Well, not anymore! This is no longer the time of business as usual. Not at all!
Dear Pastor Chris, God is a merciful God. You know that. We still love you and will stand with you if you make the change. There is still time to make the required changes. You know very well the changes God needs you to make. Our thinking that the marriage is what needs fixing, is misplaced. The marriage breakdown is the result of the heart turned away from God. Turn your heart back to your first love and the restorer will restore all. Yes, there would be unveiled dirty secrets but the merciful Lord will not allow it to be as bad as it would be if you do not make the change. When a leader makes a wrong turn, its the people that suffer most. After David numbered Israel and the people began to die as a result of his actions, David repented, but God gave him some options for his purnishment. David quickly took the option for God to deal with him by Himself. Why? He preferred for the Lord's direct purnishment and not his enemy's because as he declared, God is a merciful and kind God. That God has not changed.
Man's love is fickle. Just a little while longer and all those who have been rally around you, praising you on that all this will not lead anywhere, will begin to plot their quiet departure when they realise the brand "Pastor Chris" is no longer working for them. It is important for us to mention here that some of the writers on the page are your or informed by your close lieutenants.
This word is enough for now. This page is up and running!"

Some Nigerians have also reacted to the divorce. According Mrs. Nkiru Ifekwem, a lecturer at the University of Lagos who described the situation as “very messy indeed.” said: “This will only show that we are all humans- Pastors, Reverends, Bishops and so on. All the same, the story is quite disturbing bearing in mind that churches and mosques are the places we look up to in this part of the world as places where mentors for our younger generations shall come from,” she said.
“The wife should have had this in mind and spared the country and our society of this embarrassment by walking away quietly.  That of course would have been a sacrifice as a Christian.  Christianity teaches us that whatever situation we find ourselves is a way of bearing the cross. Both of them should as a matter of urgency reconcile to save their followers and members of this huge embarrassment.”
Another Nigerian, Cecilia Popoola also said: “When a man of God of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome status and his wife, Anita failed to find a way of resolving their marital problem amicably, what that means is that the devil is determined to deal a devastating blow on the children of God. This calls for a serious prayer. Christians must unite in prayer on behalf of this family for God to intervene. The marriage must not break”.
The Christ Embassy Church is yet to comment on the latest report of the divorce case.

It would be recalled news of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and his wife, Rev. Anita’s separation first went viral on May 28, 2014 after a Facebook page which was called  was opened by some members of the church who were worried about the absence of Rev.Anita in the church as she had not been seen with her husband Pastor Chris since November, 2013.
However, in June 2014, the .
On Friday, August 29 in a recent report, which has since gone viral and trending online, there are claims that, according to the Cable.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and wife, Anita are no doubt one of the most famous couple-pastors in Nigeria.
Pastor Chris is the President of the Believers’ Love World Incorporated, the registered name of the Christian ministry, while his wife is the Vice President.
They are blessed with two teenage daughters, Sharon and Charlyn.
What’s your opinion on the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and wife, Rev Anita’s messy divorce?

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