Why Join IGMA?

Here are just a few benefits of joining IGMA: 
  • Pursuit of musical and artistic excellence.
  • Friendship and fellowship with other Christian artists.
  • Personal development and leadership opportunities.
  • Promotion: Artists can list their ministries on IGMA's "Artists" page, with links to their website, schedule, and music or videos.
  • Try out your new songs in an accepting environment.
  • Vocal training.and performance coaching.
  • Conventions, gospel concerts, state and county fairs, retreats and other spiritually enriching opportunities.
  • Discounted member rates to all IGMA functions.
  • Witnessing, seeing, and hearing other Christian artists.
  • Service to others and to your fellow IGMA members.
  • The annual fall banquet -- the highlight of our social calendar!
  • The pure enjoyment of singing and hearing gospel music.
  • Saving the best for last--having an impact on people who need Christ.
Membership is open to everyone who is interested in promoting and encouraging Gospel Music in the greater Indiana area, including soloists, groups, instrumentalists, songwriters, technical support (sound, recording, etc.), promoters, churches, and fans that see the power of music in furthering the gospel of Christ. There are three categories of memberships: Artist/Group Memberships, Associate Memberships, and Church Memberships. See below for how to join under each category.

Artist or Group Membership

Requirements for an Artist/ Group to become a member of IGMA are:
  1. Completed application.
  2. Personal testimony of your relationship with Jesus Christ.
  3. Pastor's or IGMA member's affirmation.  Click here for a copy of Pastor's affirmation memo. 
  4. Recording of you or your group, or a live performance at one of our district meetings.
    (    Recordings do not have to be a professional recording.)
  5. Membership dues paid ($25 per person per year) (Spouses are included at no additional cost.)
If you are joining as a group, each member of the group must submit the listed items.

Associate Membership

If you are joining as an Associate member, the requirements are:​
  1. Completed application.
  2. Membership dues paid ($25 annually per person or per couple).

Church Membership

If you are joining as an Church member, the requirements are:​
  1. Completed application.
  2. The church agrees to host at least one  event annually in which IGMA artists are featured.
  3. There are no membership dues for churches.

Current Church Members

  • Abundant Life Church (Fayetteville)
  • Amity United Methodist Church
  • Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church
  • Grace United Methodist Church
  • Green County Chapel Methodist Church
  • Northside Baptist Church
  • Restoring Hope Church
  • Sunnyside Road Baptist Church​

Our Mission

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music ministries, encouraging fellowship, support, networking and development (both spiritual and artistic), and to exalt the name of Jesus Christ.