From The Top was founded in September, 1992 because of a need for an itinerant arts ministry team. From The Top specializes in (French Classical) Mime and (The Wood Method of) Musical Sign Language.
As a Christian ministry, From The Top strives to encourage, exalt and educate through the performing and visual arts. In the past the Troupe and/or its members (in photo, left to right: Becky McDonald, Edith Lai, Amanda Ching) have performed in church worship services and events, schools (post-secondary, secondary, elementary), residential and day camps, a federal penitentiary, hostels, a home for abused women, banquets, picnics, weddings, malls, arts festivals, youth clubs, events and retreats and at other venues such as parks and on the street. In 1995 From The Top was involved with the Mission Ontario Women's Celebration and was invited by the Crusade team to perform outside the SkyDome during Mission Ontario with Billy Graham. Since then From The Top has ministered at the Toronto March for Jesus, Jesus Manifest, Missionfest Manitoba, Missionfest Toronto, Missionfest Vancouver (workshop), The Peoples Church in Toronto, and during with International Teams of Canada during the '96 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In the summer of '97 From The Top toured Canada, coast to coast, for five months. Members of From The Top have also ministered with Youth For Christ in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The Troupe has also led three short term missions to spiritually needy Cape Breton ('98,'99,'01) where less than 1% have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!
From The Top and/or Kev Wood have performed in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia.
From The Top and/or Kev Wood have shared the stage with such people as Tony Campolo, Gordon MacDonald, Kenny Marks, Paul Melo, and the dustkickers, and with such Juno Nominees as Mark Masri, Kelita, Deborah Klassen, Jon Buller, and others.
In the past the members of the performing troupe have displayed a wide range in ages and have represented different ethnic groups, churches, denominations and ages.
I would like to commend From The Top, the arts organization led by my honourable friend and Christ honouring servant of the Lord, Kev Wood, B.Th., to whoever has occasion to engage their services.
Dr. John Wesley White
Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc.
From The Top, led by Kev Wood, is highly professional and conveys the message of the gospel in a most effective manner.
My wife and I had the privilege of sharing in this ministry at Jacksons Point Camp. To say that we were deeply moved is to greatly understate the experience that was ours. On many occassions during the evening, we were lost in wonder, love and praise.
Without hesitation, I endorse the ministry of From The Top. It will provide you with an experience you will never forget.
Bramwell H. Tillsley
General (R), The Salvation Army
Not only is the group performing at a professional level, but the deportment and Christian witness of each member speaks of the faith in Christ which motivates this ministry.
Kev Wood, the President, is an outstanding young Christian gentleman whose mission is to use his life talents and those of the group to encourage, educate and evangelize all who come within their sphere of ministry.
I have found this to be a unique and effective means of reaching people for the Lord, and of encouraging Christians in the faith.
Lieut. Colonel Ethel Slous
The Salvation Army
Deeply worshipful impact.
Gloria Martin
Christian Horizons