Gateway Creative Broadcasting launched Contemporary Worship “Worship One” 88.1 KLJT St. Louis today.
The new brand joins the company’s Christian AC “99.1 Joy-FM” KLJY and Christian Hip Hop “Boost Radio” 95.5 KXBS following the acquisition of the former 88.1 KDHX out of bankruptcy for $8.75 million last year.
Gateway Creative describes the new brand as “a place for St. Louis to encounter God’s presence and power every day. A place to worship freely, build community, and change the atmosphere in our city.”
President Sandi Brown said, “Along with offering Joy-FM listeners more variety … there is an undeniable move of God happening across the country – and in our city! Bible purchases, baptisms on college campuses, and church attendance are all on the rise… Gen Z is leading the way. And the soundtrack to this movement is worship. We’re excited that God opened a door for us to join in what He’s already doing.”
Original Report 10/25/25: Gateway Creative Broadcasting has announced it will launch Contemporary Worship “88.1 Worship One” KLJT St. Louis in January 2026.
Gateway acquired the former 88.1 KDHX out of bankruptcy for $8.75 million and began operating the signal earlier this month with a placeholder Rhythmic Hot AC format simulcasting 95.5 KXBS-HD2.
The organization, which also owns Christian AC “99.1 Joy-FM” KLJY Clayton and Christian Hip Hop “Boost 95.5” KXBS Bethalto IL/97.7 KQBS Potosi MO, has appointed Brett Hager as Assistant Program Director and morning host for the new station. Hager will join the organization on December 1 from his current role as PD/afternoon host at “90.7/98.9 Hope-FM” WNFR Sandusky/WNFH Vassar MI.
Hager said, “To be invited into what God is already doing through this team and in this city is incredibly exciting for me! I cannot wait to see how God uses this station to give the community the words and melodies to Worship One.”
Jeremy Louis, PD of KLJY, who will also add that role for KLJT said, “Brett’s heart for reaching and encouraging the next generation for Christ, and serving this community, will be a great addition to the team!”
