Chris Gbenle went into full time Christian ministry in the year 2000 following a successful career in surgical specialty. He qualified as a medical doctor in 1982 from the University of Lagos and undertook postgraduate surgical studies in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
He has a postgraduate diploma in theology and certificate in counselling. He is currently the Pastor in charge of Scotland Province of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and a member of the regional board for Scotland.
He is also the Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Love Parish, Aberdeen; a local church called to reach out with the love of God to a world that is hurting and insecure, helping many achieve a deeper walk with God and leading them into their divinely-ordained destinies.
He is married to Pastor (Mrs) Nike Gbenle and they are blessed with three children.