Pastor Joy Amenkhienan is a remarkable woman of God, a Senior Lecturer at the International School of Ministry (ISM), and one of the foremost leaders in Loveworld Nation (Christ Embassy) under the mentorship of Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome. With over three decades of consistent ministry impact, she has distinguished herself as a vibrant preacher, teacher, administrator, missionary, and mentor to countless ministers of the Gospel across the world.

A spiritual powerhouse and a woman deeply consumed with passion for the Kingdom, Pastor Joy has pioneered churches, expanded missions work across continents, raised leaders, and built structures that continue to advance the spread of the Gospel.

Early Life & Salvation Experience

Pastor Joy shares an unforgettable story of her salvation, which took place in September 1985. At the time, she was a young student, and her twin sister Jane, who had been born again for about six months, invited her to her campus after a program with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

During their conversation in Jane’s hostel room, her twin asked the life-transforming question: “Are you born again?” Initially uneasy, Joy responded “Yes” — not fully understanding the weight of her confession. But in that very moment, the Spirit of God moved powerfully in her heart. She invited Jesus into her life and was instantly filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues for the very first time.

That encounter changed her life forever. She immediately began preaching to her siblings at home — Peter, Paul, Ewaen, Ota, and Sophia — leading them all to Christ. Her zeal for evangelism was so radical that even her father resisted her newfound faith, at one point refusing to pay her school fees unless “Jesus Himself” did so. But Pastor Joy stood firm, and the fire of God in her only grew stronger.

Ministry Journey

From the onset of her walk with God, Pastor Joy became known for her boldness, fervency, and passion for soul-winning. Over the years, she has served in numerous leadership capacities within Christ Embassy/Loveworld Nation, including:

• Acting Director of Loveworld Cell Ministry
• Director of Southeast Asia Missions
• Regional Pastor of Christ Embassy Nigeria Region 1 and the Middle-Belt Region
• Zonal Pastor, Believers Loveworld
• Currently: Regional Pastor of Nigerian Northern Regions & Zonal Director, Christ Embassy Port Harcourt Zone 3

Through these assignments, Pastor Joy has demonstrated exceptional grace in church planting, missions expansion, leadership development, and grassroots mobilization via the Cell Ministry structure.

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Remarkable Achievements & Global Impact

Pastor Joy’s influence has gone far beyond the local church. Some of her outstanding contributions include:

• Pioneering and consolidating Christ Embassy churches in Asia, impacting nations with the Gospel.
• Raising and mentoring ministers across continents through the International School of Ministry (ISM).
• Driving exponential church growth and leadership development in Nigeria and beyond.
• Mobilizing millions through online platforms for the Gospel of Christ.

One of her most notable events was the LIFE! Online Conference (June 1–4), hosted by Christ Embassy Port Harcourt Zone 3 Online Church. This program drew a record-breaking attendance of over 82 million participants from more than 200 nations, streamed across multiple platforms including www.lightoflifetv.org.

The conference featured music ministrations by LMAM artistes such as Buchi and Sophiya, touching testimonies, and live Q&A sessions. Pastor Joy delivered a powerful message on seven vital thoughts about eternal life, emphasizing that when a man receives Christ, he receives the divine ability to transform his world. Many participants received salvation and were filled with the Holy Spirit, testifying to the power of God at work through her ministry.

Personal Life

Pastor Joy is married to Rev. Tom Amenkhienan, a senior minister in Loveworld Nation and one of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s closest associates. Their marriage is a shining example of love, partnership, and Kingdom service.

On her birthday, Rev. Tom once wrote a heart-melting tribute to her, calling her:

“My Joy, my friend, my precious jewel of inestimable value…
A woman full of the Holy Ghost and faith; with fire in your bones, a burning and shining light…
You’re more than a thousand strong men put together. My dad once remarked, ‘This is not just a woman, she’s a spirit.’
You are indeed blessed among women, a virtuous woman and an epitome of a wife and mother. Shine on my baby!”

Together, they have impacted millions worldwide through their ministry and family life.

Legacy & Continuing Influence

Today, Pastor Joy Amenkhienan stands as:

• A spiritual mother to millions in the body of Christ.
• A mentor to ministers raised through ISM and Christ Embassy.
• A trailblazer in using digital platforms for massive evangelism.
• A faithful daughter of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, carrying his vision and legacy with excellence.

Her life embodies boldness, sacrifice, prayer, and unrelenting passion for the spread of the Gospel. Truly, Pastor Joy is not just a woman of God but a spiritual general who continues to shape destinies and nations for Christ.

Conclusion
From her fiery salvation encounter in 1985 to leading a global audience of over 82 million in a single online program, Pastor Joy Amenkhienan’s story is a testament that one life fully yielded to God can transform nations. She remains a burning and shining light, an inspiration to the Church, and a living example of the scripture:

“The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18)