The Gospel Complex will bring together the rich history of Gospel Music in one central location. Gospel Music is ingrained in American culture, yet, unlike several other genres of music that have facilities dedicated to preserving their archives, Gospel Music does not have a home in which to house its artifacts, memorabilia, historical documents and recordings. Such a center will become a major source of research and a repository of information on Gospel Music from around the world. The Gospel Complex will preserve the evolving history and traditions of gospel music.

Mission:

To promote, preserve, and perpetuate the evolving history of Gospel music through education and economic empowerment; to coordinate and unite the efforts of all Gospel organizations and associations representing this rich genre to ensure accurate representation of the Gospel music industry.

Purpose:

The Gospel Complex will identify and preserve the rich history of Gospel Music by:

Working closely with Gospel organizations in the United States, and abroad, to develop exhibitions that reflect historical and musical data of the respective organizations.
Serving as a repository to house and display historical artifacts, recordings, memorabilia of the Gospel Music Industry.
 

Establishing of interactive exhibits, for visitors and students, to use as an educational tool to expand the knowledge of Gospel music and to explain this genuine African American music genre.

Developing educational programs that will provide training and higher education opportunities for Gospel Artists and all who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.

Providing guidance and limited scholarship funding for aspiring Gospel musicians and those wishing to pursue a career in the Gospel music industry.

Serving as a resource where musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, promoters, publishers, writers and publicists of Gospel music can find resources of information, education and empowerment.

Establishing and maintaining an interactive website that will provide online learning experiences, exhibits and resources for those who are not able to visit the facility.

Creating life long learning skills and training opportunities through partnerships with local trade schools.

Providing recording opportunities for Gospel Artists with a state of the art in house recording studio.

Providing opportunities for the community to perform and/or attend musical experiences in the performing arts center.

Positively impacting the local economy and community with the development of jobs and revenue generation thru the vast number of attendees and events.

Serve as a resource for community programs and events.