About Pastor Eli Williams

Providing practical steps toward stronger families and communities.

WHO IS PASTOR ELI?

Pastor Eli Williams began his professional journey as a young singer and songwriter. After transitioning from the music industry, he excelled in various sales positions before establishing a successful career in broadcasting.

In the late 1980s, Pastor Eli and his wife, Judy, answered their calling into Christian ministry, launching their charitable outreach through Lifeline Ministries. Their early initiatives focused on Christian broadcasting, establishing 'The Sonshine Clubs' which operated for 25 years serving more than 10,000 children, and ministries serving the needy.

Seeking to expand their impact, they formally incorporated Urban Light Ministries in 1995, with Eli serving as President and Judy as Secretary/Treasurer.

An ordained minister since 1997, Pastor Eli serves as a pastor of New Hope Church in Springfield, Ohio, and is the Bishop-Elect of the Love Alliance Christian Fellowship.

Deeply committed to community transformation, Pastor Eli actively lends his leadership to several vital organizations: Clark County Family Services Planning Council (Council Chair); Simunye — pastors focusing on racial reconciliation and unity; Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (active member); Ohio Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families / OPNFF (board member); and Clark County Family Preservation Network (founding member).

Pastor Eli and Judy have been happily married for over 40 years. Together, they are the parents of three sons, the grandparents of four, and the spiritual parents of several.

SPEAKING & TEACHING FORMATS

Visiting preacher for churches across denominations, locally and internationally.