The President of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, on March 26–29, 2026, led millions of participants worldwide in a four-day Global Fasting and Prayer programme, calling on Christians to take spiritual responsibility for developments in their nations and across the globe.
The programme, tagged Global Day of Prayer, featured teachings, prayer sessions and documentary presentations addressing spiritual leadership, global governance, public health policies and ongoing international conflicts.
On Day One, Pastor Chris emphasized that Christians are called to live for God’s purpose and not for themselves, urging believers to align their daily lives with divine instruction.
Quoting from the Bible, including 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 and 1 Timothy 2:1–2, he stressed the importance of praying for leaders and those in authority, noting that peace and stability in nations are spiritual outcomes of obedience to God’s instructions.
He warned that when the church neglects prayer and soul-winning, it risks losing spiritual influence, adding that societal changes often reflect a shift in spiritual commitment among believers.
Referencing Romans 10:9–10 and Acts 10, he explained that salvation comes through faith and confession of God’s word rather than emotions. According to him, faith must be anchored on scripture rather than feelings.
He described faith as a conscious decision to believe and act on God’s word, stating that the “witness of the Spirit” confirms salvation in the heart of a believer.
During the subsequent sessions, the cleric raised concerns about global institutions and policy trends, including water management, environmental regulations and public health initiatives.
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He said that some international organizations have been influenced by private interests seeking greater control over essential resources.
He urged Christians to “watch and pray,” referencing biblical teachings about spiritual vigilance, and encouraged believers to scrutinize global developments through what he described as the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Chris also addressed ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and tensions involving Iran and Israel, calling for intensified prayer to prevent escalation into wider global crises.
He announced a seven-day fasting and prayer extension focused on what he termed “spiritual intervention” in international conflicts, asserting that believers have authority to influence outcomes through prayer.
Throughout the programme, the pastor reiterated his longstanding criticism of certain global vaccination campaigns and genetically modified foods, warning participants to be discerning about public health policies and scientific developments.
He further spoke about social policies in parts of Europe, particularly child welfare interventions, urging Christians to pray for fairness and justice in governance.
On the final day, Pastor Chris taught from Ephesians 6 and 2 Corinthians 10, emphasizing that Christians are engaged in spiritual, not physical, warfare. He encouraged participants to rely on what he described as divine authority and spiritual weapons through prayer and faith.
He concluded by reaffirming that the church has reached what he called a position of maturity and responsibility in the present age, urging believers worldwide to remain steadfast in prayer, faith and proclamation of the gospel.
The four-day programme attracted a global online and onsite audience, with prayer sessions continuing in various local assemblies following the conclusion of the main broadcast.