Few artists touch the hearts of their fans like Blessid Union of Souls did with their seven top forty hits, three top tens, including their unforgettable number one smash 'I Believe' which lead singer/songwriter Eliot Sloan believes was a gift from God. 'One night I woke up about 3A.M. with this haunting melody in my head,' Sloan tells the story. 'I immediately got up out of bed and started playing the melody on piano... and as I was recording the piece I realized the entire song was right there...already written. I give glory to God for dropping this song in my lap. That was the jumpstart of my career when He said, 'Sing this song for the rest of your life!' Now Sloan and the Band continue both their musical and spiritual journeys, taking their talents to a 'Higher Calling, as they lift up the name of Jesus with their first Contemporary Christian release entitled 'The Mission Field.' Although a lot of Blessid Union's music has been faith based (I Believe, Home, Heaven), Sloan believes it is now time to use his talents more directly for God. 'There is a place and time for everything, and I just felt that this is the time for us to be more outspoken about our faith. The days of us implying what we feel and believe are over. We have committed our lives and our music for the Ministry.' Teaming up with members of the original management team, the move to the Contemporary Christian market has been seamless. As Sloan states, 'The songs just started coming together and we knew it was right.'