In a profound and urgent teaching, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome revealed what he described as “the extra time” : a critical season in God’s prophetic calendar where the Church is engaged in what he called “the race for the last man.” According to the man of God, this moment carries eternal significance, shaping both the Church’s responsibility now and its preparation for 2026, the Year of Manifestation.
“It’s the extra time,” Pastor Chris said. “And when I tell you what it is, it is the race for the last man.”
His message reframed evangelism not as a long-term concept, but as a deeply personal and immediate mission, unfolding in the present hour.
What Is the Extra Time?
Pastor Chris explained that the extra time refers to the closing phase before a major prophetic fulfillment. It is the period in which the Gospel has gone to the nations, and the focus has now narrowed to individuals, person to person.
“We are now in the race for the last man,” he said. “Who is that last man or woman to come in? Who is that last person?”
Drawing from Scripture, he referenced the Apostle Paul’s teaching that “blindness in part has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles come in.” According to Pastor Chris, this full number is not abstract, it is specific, determined, and approaching completion.
This means the Church is not merely spreading the Gospel broadly; it is now completing the task one soul at a time.
The Last Person May Be Closer Than You Think
One of the most striking aspects of the message was its personal nature. Pastor Chris emphasized that no one can know who the last person will be, but that very uncertainty makes every outreach moment crucial.
“Maybe the next person you’re leading to Christ might be the last one,” he said. “You don’t know.”
He challenged believers to recognize that the final soul could be someone close, a family member, a neighbor, a colleague, or someone encountered in everyday life.
“Maybe that man or woman is in your yard. Maybe in your family. Somewhere, somebody who works with you,” he said.
This understanding transforms daily life into a mission field and places responsibility squarely on every believer.
Why This Season Matters Now
Pastor Chris connected the urgency of the race for the last man to prophetic timing. He explained that “the day of the revelation of Christ to Israel is at hand”, a statement rooted in biblical prophecy concerning the appearance of Christ and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.
This is why, he said, the Church must act with clarity, speed, and intention.
“This is what this extra time is about,” Pastor Chris stated. “Defined, man. The last.”
The message made clear that the Church is not waiting passively for events to unfold. Rather, believers are actively involved in completing God’s plan through soul-winning, intercession, and obedience.
From Global Outreach to Personal Responsibility
Pastor Chris noted that the Gospel has already reached the nations through massive campaigns, media, and global ministry platforms. Now, the focus has shifted.
“Now that we have taken the message to all the nations, it’s person to person now,” he said.
This means the responsibility of evangelism is no longer distant or institutional, it is personal. Every believer is a messenger, every conversation a potential turning point, every act of love a doorway for salvation.
The race for the last man is not about numbers alone; it is about completion.
Preparing for 2026: The Year of Manifestation
In the same breath, Pastor Chris tied this urgency to what lies ahead. He reminded believers that 2026 has been declared the Year of Manifestation, a year in which divine truths become visible realities.
Preparation, he explained, is not passive waiting but active alignment.
To be ready for the Year of Manifestation, believers must:
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Commit fully to soul-winning, recognizing the urgency of the hour
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Live consciously, aware that time matters
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Walk in spiritual sensitivity, responding promptly to divine opportunities
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Manifest the truth of God’s Word, not only in personal blessings but in eternal impact
The manifestation God desires is not limited to miracles or breakthroughs; it includes the visible fulfillment of His redemptive purpose through His people.
The Church’s Defining Assignment
Pastor Chris’ teaching positioned the Church at a defining moment in history. This is not a season for complacency or delay. It is a time to act with urgency, compassion, and faith.
The race for the last man is not driven by fear but by love — love for souls, love for Christ, and love for God’s plan.
Every believer is part of this final stretch. Every outreach counts. Every soul matters.
As Pastor Chris emphasized, “This is the extra time.”
And in this time, the Church must run, faithfully, purposefully, and fully prepared for the Year of Manifestation.