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Pastor Eli Williams
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Having had a career
as a pop singer in his younger days, Eli Williams’ love for
music led him to broadcasting school in pursuit of a career in
radio. After graduating at the top of his class in 1980,
Williams was hired as staff announcer for WTOO FM in
Bellefontaine, Ohio. Within months, music director was added to
his job description. Eli next worked for WCOM FM in Urbana, Ohio
(Dayton/Springfield) as morning announcer and later, program
director from 1983-1985. When Williams rededicated his life to God in 1985, he resigned his midday announcer/program director position at WKSW Kiss FM to start a Sunday Christian music program on that same station. Since those early days, the broadcast ministry career of Williams has expanded and has spawned many other outreach ministries. Urban Light Radio Reverend Williams created, writes and hosts this popular weekly, two-hour broadcast heard on the 14 FM stations of the CDR Radio Network (a potential audience of nearly 5 million), 1600 WULM, local cable and worldwide via the Internet. The program features contemporary and traditional gospel music with inspirational teachings from the Word of God. Crossing Over Radio and TV Eli hosts this one-hour “live” interview show weekly on 1600 WULM. The half-hour TV version airs on two Cable channels in the Dayton market and was nominated for a national award in 2007. 1600 WULM Radio Station In April 2002, Urban Light Ministries acquired Springfield/Clark County’s only locally owned commercial broadcast station. 1600 WULM provides rock & soul classics, local sports and locally produced programs. OTHER SERVICES OF URBAN LIGHT MINISTRIES In 1995, Eli and his wife Judy reorganized their ten - year old Lifeline Ministries by founding Urban Light Ministries, Incorporated. He serves as President/CEO. Judy is VP. Today, Urban Light employs three full-time workers and moved into a 30,000+ square foot ministry center in August 2001. For more information, access urbanlight.org. Urban Light’s Ministries Includes: The Sonshine Clubs • Weekly after school Bible clubs in 10 area elementary schools serving 100’s of children and Sonshine Camp. 1 BIOGRAPHY OF ELI WILLIAMS The SALT Club • A student led, community service, leadership development club for Hayward Middle School students. Meets weekly. Founded in 1998. The Christian Service and Resource Center • The Urban Light Center feeds hundreds monthly through a food pantry and weekly free hot meals, a free medical ministry with volunteer physicians and nurses, free computer classes, fitness room, fatherhood training and more. Urban Light was awarded the 2005 Site of the Year award by the Work Experience Program. OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Eli is a life member of Optimist International where he has served in many offices, including two terms as club president. On the state level, he was elected O.I. Ohio District Governor (1997-98. Reverend Williams is a member of the Rocking Horse Community Health Center Board and Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Council. He was the founding Board Chairman of the Nehemiah Foundation of Springfield/Clark County (1993-1995). He is an alumnus of the Springfield/Clark County Community Leadership Academy. AWARDS Williams has received numerous awards for community service including: 2004 Community Hero Award - Ohio Commission on Minority Health 2001 Outstanding Community Service - Golden Star Chapter #1 Eastern Star 2000 Unselfish Service to God & Humanity - Women’s Conference 2000 1999 Service to Mankind Award - Springfield Sertoma Club 1997 Outstanding Service to Youth - Springfield Area Black Educators 1997 Youth Leadership - Key Bank 1991 Double Distinguished Club President - Optimist International EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS 2005 Certified Trainer - Bridges Out of Poverty 1997 Ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 1992 Completed Aenon Bible College (Indianapolis) Ministerial Preparation Program 1980 Graduate of International College of Broadcasting, Dayton, Ohio 1969 Graduate of John H. Patterson Co-operative High School, Dayton, Ohio PERSONAL Eli and Judy have three sons and three grandchildren. Hobbies include playing golf and collecting Gospel music recordings. Fountain of Life Christian Assembly • In October 2005 Pastor and Mrs. Williams planted The Fountain to serve the unchurched individuals who frequent the Urban Light Center. The nondenominational fellowship worships in the center’s beautiful sanctuary. |
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