In the early 70's Rev. James Cleveland appointed Mrs. Elma Hendricks, a true servant of God, of Detroit, Michigan as the first Chairman of the Women's Division, GMWA.  Each year the Women's Division raised funds for scholarships for students aspiring to become great musicians. Mrs. Hendricks worked diligently and faithfully with the women (which was a small group at that time).  She was a very firey woman and that excitement spread like wildfire causing the women to praise God and to give Him the glory and honor due Him.  Mrs. Hendricks encouraged the women to strive for excellence until her death.  

 

In 1979 Rev. James Cleveland appointed another strong woman of God, Mrs. Mary K. Elsaw of Birmingham, Alabama as leader of the Women's Division.  She was short in statue, but a great leader and disciplinarian.  Mrs. Elsaw stepped to the mark to carry the torch of excellence that Mrs. Hendricks had begun.

 

During Mrs. Elsaw's administration, the Women's Division became the second largest division in the workshop.  In addition to the Ms. GMWA contest and other fund raisers that made it possible for many student to receive scholarships to the universities of their choices, the Women's Division recorded its first project, "Order My Steps" written by Glenn Burleigh. The recording was intended to be a fund raiser; however, God blessed the project and it is still ministering to saints even to this present time. Because of Mrs. Elsaw's vision, the Women's Division is known as the "Women of Worship".  This group of women is known as one of the most respected group of worshippers in this nation and abroad.  Mrs. Elsaw, just as Mrs. Hendricks, has left a legacy of excellence for the Women's Division to carry on.  She is now resting in the safety of our Lord.   

In 2008 at the Annual Board Meeting Eloise Ford Gaffney was appointed Chairlady and Carolyn H. Bell Co-Chairlady of the Women's Division.

For the past two years the WOW Annual Hatter's Tea has been the highlight of the annual convention with hundreds of convention delegates enjoying the beautiful hats, wonderful food and anointed music Ministries. Three scholarship have also been awarded under this administration.

The Women of Worship is devoted to their  outreach  appeal to the Women and Men as well to "Take Charge of Their Health".  Begin to eat more fruits and vegetables, begin to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, and start increasing physical activity on a daily basis for about 30 minutes a day.