"Serving Humanity at the Speed of Life"
Eli Marshall-Evans Grant (aka) Andre' A. R. Willis
From having lived a “well-to-do” life style while managing the legendary Rock-n-Roll star, ”Little Richard” to being homeless, living from place to place including a card board box, and later as a minister of a small modest church in North Carolina, Eli has see it all.
Now, Eli Marshall-Evans Grant (aka) Andre’ Willis; is the founder and CEO of The City of Life Foundation, also based in Snellville. He is the author of his biography, “Been There, Done Dat…Got the T-Shirt” and the creator of his own staged Motivational Performance based on his book, which bears the same name. His demonstrative, electrifying and heartfelt messages are helpful to all corporate leaders, managers, employees, pastors, ministers, staff, students, educators and principals.
He’s the pastor and founder of New Life Tabernacle Praise & Worship Ministries, based in Snellville (outside) of Atlanta, Georgia, a Vietnam veteran and educator.
He’s the President and CEO, of Global Pictures Television and Film Company. Producer, Creator, Writer, and TV Host of “The Real2Reel News Show”, in the Atlanta metro area.
He is compelling, influential, passionate and compassionate to assisting others in reaching their goals in life and understanding their purpose and destiny. As an educator, a consultant (pastor) and an authority on self-esteem; his new style of motivating and captivating his audience are both heartwarming and life changing.
Eli is also known to many as the “Biking Pastor”. He has ridden his 10 speed bike some 7,000 miles cumulatively twice to the White House and to Oprah’s Studio in Chicago in 2009. Not only did he make it to the studios, but right next to her on stage. The last two bike campaigns were on behalf of humanity and the social issues we are all facing as a country; homelessness, illiteracy and physical challenges/disabilities.
Born and raised in the “once was” steel belt city of the north” Buffalo, New York; he epitomizes personal achievements and civil accomplishments that comes from having applied life experiences with social change. He made his home in the Atlanta, Georgia area in 1989. He addresses countless audiences in all types of settings; from schools to churches and theaters. Sharing and inspiring people of all walks of life and ages of "what it took to get to the box, what it takes to stay in the box, but more importantly, how to get out of your box, maintain and be successful". (eli marshall-evans grant)
To bring Eli Marshall-Evans Grant to speak at your next event, email us at: thecityoflifefoundation@gmail.com or call us at (678) 789-5319