The Gospel Music Workshop of America is the largest international music convention of its kind. Each year, thousands assemble in a teaching, learning and performance-oriented environment. Founded in 1967 by the late Rev. James Cleveland, the Gospel Music Workshop of America has more than 185 chapters in the United States, United Kingdom, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

The Board of Directors makes and sets policy for the convention. The board is made up of persons with varying backgrounds and from various cities throughout the United States. The board selects a chair from within its membership who provides leadership and gives direction to the board of directors and the convention. This board meets each year in March and whenever called into special session by its Chair.

The Board of Directors creates standing Auxiliaries and Divisions, as it deems necessary to carry out the stated goals and objectives of the GMWA. The Auxiliaries function under the authority of the Board of Directors.

Membership qualifications in the Gospel Music Workshop of America are not restricted to race, color, gender, nationality, challenging conditions or ethnic background. However, each must comply with the rules and regulations that govern the GMWA.

Local Chapters (from various cities and countries throughout the world) are the basic unit of organization of the GMWA. Locally the chapter offers to its membership and others of the city in which it is located, performance, academic and ministry opportunities. A Chapter Representative heads each local chapter that follows rules and regulations established by the Chapter Representatives Division of the parent body.

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