In Touch

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In Touch is a vocal ensemble that began as a Touring and Marketing Gospel Choir for Columbia Union College in 2000. The name was derived from its primary function as the means by which members’, through their love for Gospel music, remained “in touch” with Jesus. Rather than direct musical messages to an audience, In Touch makes themselves the primary recipients, recognizing that their message can have no real impact on others if it doesn’t first impact them. The spiritual growth of the group is its number one priority with the music being used only a tool to accomplish this.Over the last 8 years In Touch has taken its ministry to Northern California, North and South Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Colorado and across the DC Metro area. In February 2007, In Touch participated in the GMA Academy Dallas Regional Artist 2007 Competition—hosted by Kirk Franklin—and was named the overall winner. Later that year In Touch was privileged to appear on the cover of the October 2007 issue of Gospel Synergy Magazine that featured "Gospel Jazz Artists Across America". In March 2008, they were featured in the Potluck section of the Visitor Magazine.As is the case with many college-based choirs, In Touch has undergone several personnel and administrative changes. No longer directly affiliated with Columbia Union College, In Touch has grown into an independent music ministry based in the Washington DC / Metro area. Despite these changes the group remains committed to the belief that truly effective ministry begins with self-ministry. It intends, through its example, to influence the culture of youth ministry by challenging other youth ministers to place greater emphasis on their internal ministries. By placing the emphasis on internal ministry the quality of external ministerial efforts is inevitably enhanced making them more meaningful, powerful and effective.In Touch has independently recorded and released a four (4) song CD Sampler entitled “On My Way (The Prelude)” and will be independently releasing its full length debut album in 2008.