Ministry. Music. Marriage.
Ceola J. and her husband, Minister Dre Griffin, AKA DreLovesGod, are a creative powerhouse. They call Northern California home and work together in ministry. Ceola's creative talents shine as she writes, produces, and directs their stage plays, sitcoms, and an upcoming Christmas film. Meanwhile, DreLovesGod, a talented producer and artist, recently released his debut album, All My Life, and is the creative force behind the music for all their projects.
She also hosts the podcast IMPACT with Ceola J. and publishes the magazine Home with Ceola J. Her husband, DreLovesGod, writes, produces, and creates the music for all of their creative projects, a total of 50+ songs over the last five years. You might also hear the sultry voice of DreLovesGod singing on some of the projects.
The dynamic "Griffin" duo also work alongside one another at their home church.
Transparently refreshing!
I Know It Was the Blood: A Story of Overcoming
Ceola is the published author of the book I Know It Was the Blood: A Story of Overcoming, a book where she, in wisdom, transparently shares her painful childhood and adult experiences. Since 2016, Ceola has spoken to women worldwide, helping them to release self-condemnation, guilt, embarrassment, and shame from their past experiences and find peace, forgiveness, confidence, and restoration in Christ Jesus! Her most notable topics are Your Past Does Not Destroy Your Destiny, No More Fear, and No Apology. In each message, she shares, from a different perspective, how the Word of God is practical and applies to our everyday lives.
"Creative writing was my safe place."
A survivor of childhood molestation and rape, Ceola learned how to “grin and bear” the pain using creative writing, drawing and decorating. Today, God blesses Ceola to use the gift of creative expression in writing faith-based stageplays and screenplays to encourage, inspire, and empower people. Ceola’s stage plays are known as “ministry-made, prayer-packed, and real-life relatable.” Many have called her the “female Tyler Perry.” However, honored to be remotely compared to Mr. Perry, Ceola is gracious to the many amazing African-American playwrights and screenwriters who have paved that she and many other creative writers have a voice that is no longer muted and restricted in what we can say, write, and accomplish as creatives!
Ceola J. - Encouraging, Educating & empowering!
Empowering Women!
Serving the Community!
Serving the Community!
Going on eleven years, God has provided Ceola with the opportunity to share the transforming love of God with women from all walks of life with her annual Women’s Conference. In 2023, she celebrated her 10th year hosting the annual conference with an incredible lineup of influential speakers, including keynote Dr. Cindy Trimm.
Serving the Community!
Serving the Community!
Serving the Community!
Ceola’s passion for helping women and children is evident in community work in Dream2b, a community-driven organization that helps women, children, families, and communities through educational and social support services, including mental health awareness and entrepreneurial, vocational, and performance arts programs.