Our Elders
Eliot Velazquez
Eliot Velazquez is the Chairman of the Board of Elders and helps lead Mission Chicago, our nonprofit organization. His primary vocation is that of an educator in the Chicago Public Schools, where he is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. Eliot holds dual master’s degrees in Special Education and Educational Leadership and he is currently in the process of completing his doctoral work in Educational Leadership. Eliot and his wife, Michelle, are proud parents of four children who bring joy to their home.
David Diaz
David was born in Honduras and came to the United States at the age of 9. He's married to his wife, Letty, and together they have four children. David has a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and working toward an MBA. He is currently working as a Construction Manager in the BioSciences industry. David grew up playing and leading worship in the church since a young age and has a passion for God's people to experience Jesus through God's Word, sound theology and the heart.
Orlando Muñoz
Orlando grew up in Chicago, where he met his wife, Marisol. They have been happily married for nearly 30 years and have a daughter, Sofia, a recent Hope College graduate. After coming to faith in his early twenties, Orlando dedicated his life to ministry, serving in churches across Chicago, Indiana, and Texas. While studying Doctrine and Pastoral Ministry, he helped plant a church in Texas. In 2010, he returned to Chicago, where he now serves as an elder at CityLights Church. Orlando is also pursuing a Master of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary, further equipping him to share the transformative message of Jesus.
Matthew Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez is a dedicated special education teacher with Chicago Public Schools, where he works tirelessly to support and guide students with unique needs. He married his wife, Suzette, in 2018, and together they are the proud parents of two children, Wyatt and Maeve. Beyond his teaching role, Matthew serves as the Children's Ministry Director at CityLights Church, where he is grateful for the incredible team of teachers and helpers who make the ministry's success possible. Matthew believes the children’s ministry thrives because of the collective effort of this wonderful group, enabling them to serve a diverse group of children and provide a nurturing environment for growth.
Our Ministers
Osnuel Colón
Osnuel was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, and has lived in Chicago for most of his life. Currently, he works in the financial services industry and has been a licensed insurance producer in Illinois since 2013.
Before joining CityLights Church, Osnuel served at a Spanish-speaking church in Pilsen and played a key role in leading a small house church that met in his home, where he facilitated midweek prayer gatherings. In late 2019, Osnuel and his wife Gabriela became part of the CityLights community, where he has been actively serving ever since.
Over the past few years, Osnuel has been in pastoral training and has contributed to the ministry in various ways. He is a member of the preaching team, teaches Spanish Bible study, and oversees Spanish-speaking small groups and young adult gatherings.
