09/09/2025
📺 ’s own Pastor Charles Edward “CeJay” Johnson has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame 🏆, marking the highest point in a stirring journey from profound hardship to celebrated achievement. The induction ceremony took place on September 5–6, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri 🎤, at the Ferrara Theatre 🎭, where CeJay and other honorees were officially celebrated.
A familiar and respected figure across the Ark-La-Tex, Pastor CeJay serves in multiple prominent roles:
• ⛪ Pastor at Faith City Church (formerly Faith Chapel)
• 📻 Director of KOKA (“The Heart of Gospel”) — Shreveport’s historic gospel radio station
• 🌍 Founder & National President & CEO of the National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR)
• 🎶 Board Member for the Gospel Industry Coalition (GIC)
• 💼 Recognized businessman by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
He is widely regarded as an award-winning, nationally recognized figure in radio and gospel music 🌟, representing both ministry and business excellence.
Back in 2017, Pastor CeJay endured what he calls the lowest season of his life: 💔 bankruptcy, depression, and near-total collapse of his ministry. That season of brokenness set the stage for a mighty comeback. Among his many recent accomplishments:
• 🏅 Won a Stellar Award, highlighting his leadership and impact in gospel broadcasting.
• ✨ Earned two Stellar Award nominations in 2022 — including Gospel Announcer of the Year — for his work with KOKA.
• 📊 Restored KOKA’s Billboard Gospel Airplay chart status, re-establishing critical industry relationships.
• 🤝 Continued regional impact through church, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial work across North Louisiana.
Pastor CeJay often credits two things — 🙏 prayer and unwavering faith ✝️ — for helping him endure tough seasons and emerge triumphant.
His induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame 🕊️ does more than honor a personal journey — it solidifies Shreveport’s mark on gospel history 🏙️. For his hometown, it is a collective triumph: a reminder that even from the lowest valleys, greatness can rise.
🔥 Pastor CeJay’s story now stands as living proof that faith, resilience, and perseverance can transform struggle into legacy — and Shreveport into a beacon of gospel excellence for the world to see 🌍🙌.