Program Director: Eli Velasquez

     Eli was born in a small coal mining town in the state of Utah. Since he was young Eli knew that God had a calling on his life. At the age of 12 he formed a Christian band with his two nephews. By the time he was 15 years old his band was traveling full-time singing for the Lord. Eli was part of the Latinos, the Amigos and the Galileans and has had the opportunity to minister in 30 different countries.

    Since 1996 Eli has been the director at Genesis Ministries where he counsels and ministers to men that struggle with drug addiction and alcoholism. Eli's compassion for hurting people has helped him to reach out to the families and the community.