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- The Meeting of Emotional Needs by the Church
Question: How can churches better meet the needs of a person's emotional domain? What is your response to the following?: "To better meet the needs of a person's emotional domain, churches can consider implementing the following approaches: Foster an inclusive and accepting community: Churches can create a welcoming environment that embraces diversity, where individuals feel accepted and supported regardless of their background, beliefs, or struggles. This can help cultivate a sense of belonging and promote emotional well-being. Provide support groups and counseling services: Churches can offer support groups and counseling services led by trained professionals or volunteers to address specific emotional needs, such as grief, addiction, or mental health challenges. These services can provide a safe space for individuals to share their struggles, receive emotional support, and find guidance. Offer programs promoting emotional intelligence: Churches can organize workshops or educational programs that focus on emotional intelligence, helping individuals understand and manage their emotions effectively. These initiatives can provide practical tools and strategies for emotional well-being, enhancing personal growth and fostering healthier relationships. Encourage self-care and self-reflection: Churches can emphasize the importance of self-care and self-reflection as integral parts of a person's spiritual journey. This might involve encouraging practices such as meditation, journaling, or engaging in hobbies that promote emotional well-being. By emphasizing self-care, churches can empower individuals to prioritize their mental and emotional health. Incorporate empathy and active listening: Church leaders and members can actively practice empathy and hone their listening skills. By genuinely listening to others without judgment and seeking to understand their emotions, churches can create a compassionate atmosphere where people feel heard, validated, and supported. Remember, each person's emotional needs are unique, so it's important for churches to be adaptable and responsive to the specific needs of their congregation." Reference: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (October 29)
- The Meeting of Mental Needs by the Church
Question: How can churches better meet the needs of a person's mental domain? What is your response to the following?: "Improving mental well-being is an important aspect of holistic care that churches can focus on. Here are a few ways churches can better meet the needs of a person's mental domain: Education and Awareness: Churches can offer educational programs and events that raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote understanding. This can include workshops, guest speakers, or support groups. Pastoral Care and Counseling: Churches can invest in trained pastoral care providers or collaborate with mental health professionals to offer counseling services. Having a safe space where individuals can seek guidance and support for their mental health challenges can be invaluable. Support Groups: Establishing support groups within the church community can create a sense of belonging and facilitate peer-to-peer support. These groups can be focused on specific mental health conditions or general well-being. Integration of Mental Health in Worship: Churches can incorporate mental health themes in sermons or prayers to normalize conversations about mental well-being. This signals that the church recognizes and values the importance of mental health within the spiritual journey. Creating a Welcoming Environment: It is important for churches to foster an inclusive and non-judgmental atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable sharing their struggles. This can be achieved by training church leaders and volunteers to respond with empathy and by avoiding stigmatizing language. Collaborating with Community Resources: Churches can collaborate with local mental health organizations or professionals to provide resources and referrals to community members in need. Remember that each church community is unique, so it's crucial to assess the specific needs and preferences of the congregation to tailor the approach accordingly." Reference: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (October 29)
- The Meeting of Physical Needs by the Church
Question: How can churches better meet the needs of a person's physical domain? What is your response to the following?: "To better meet the needs of a person's physical domain, churches can consider implementing various initiatives and practices. Here are a few suggestions: Healthy living programs: Churches can organize workshops or programs that promote physical well-being, such as exercise classes, nutrition seminars, or cooking demos. These initiatives can help congregants make informed choices about their health and incorporate healthier lifestyles. Wellness resources: Churches can create resources or provide information on mental health services, counseling, support groups, and community health clinics. By partnering with healthcare professionals and organizations, churches can offer guidance and support for individuals struggling with physical health issues. Accessibility: Churches should ensure their facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. This includes features like wheelchair ramps, accessible parking spaces, and accessible restrooms. Implementing these accommodations fosters inclusivity and ensures that everyone can fully participate in church activities. Health-focused events: Organize events that promote physical well-being, such as health fairs, blood drives, or walkathons. These activities can engage the community, raise awareness about health-related issues, and encourage individuals to prioritize their physical health. Care and support: Churches can establish care teams or ministries focused on supporting congregants who are dealing with physical health challenges. This might involve providing meals for those who are sick or recovering, organizing transportation to medical appointments, or offering prayer and emotional support. Remember, the specific needs of each church community may vary, so it's essential to assess the local congregation's requirements and involve members in decision-making processes. By prioritizing physical well-being, churches can create an environment where individuals can find holistic support for their needs." Reference: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (October 29)
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- The Troupes | From The Top Arts
The Troupes: From The Top and Keneesis From The Top Arts was founded in September, 1992 because of a need for an itinerant arts ministry team with unique specialties. It was registered as a Canadian charity in 1996. Keneesis was established as a physical arts team (a small group) of Riverwood Church Community in 2019. The two troupes - From The Top and Keneesis - specialize in (French Classical) Mime, (The Wood Method of) Musical Sign, Flags and Drama. From The Top and Keneesis strive to Exalt, Encourage and Educate through the physical arts. Led by founding President and Artistic Director Kev W Wood, performance and teaching and other service is carried out by Kev and members of the troupes 'Keneesis' (of Riverwood Church Community) and ' From The Top' ( left to right): Amanda Sherman [nee: Ching], Edith Chan [nee: Lai], Becky Linde [nee: McDonald], and others. In the past the troupe From The Top and/or its members have performed in church 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. "deep impact" In the summer of '97, From The Top toured Canada, coast to coast, for five months. Since then, 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, led by Kev Wood, is highly professional and communicates artistically in a most effective manner. In the past the members of the performing troupe From The Top have displayed a wide range in ages and have represented different ethnic groups, churches and denominations. 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. From The Top and/or Kev Wood have shared the stage Juno and other awards nominees and winners. The group performs at a professional level. Kev Wood, the President, is an outstanding person whose mission is to use his life talents and those of the group to encourage and educate people. Keneesis, a small group/troupe, learns and practices such areas of the physical arts as Drama, Physical Theatre, Musical Sign and Flags. No previous knowledge of sign language is needed. There are two age groups: ’12 and Older’ (including adults) and ‘Under 12’ (Grades. 1-6). Members may have opportunities to perform at services, events and programs.
- Keneesis Arts and Q2Q Arts Training | From The Top Arts
Keneesis Arts - and Q2Q Arts Training Kev and his wife Becky lead Q2Q Arts Night at Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Q2Q Arts Night is a weekly training and rehearsal evening where members of the physical arts small group ‘Keneesis’, small group/troupe in collaboration with Riverwood, have the opportunity to learn and practice such areas of the physical arts as Drama, Mime, Musical Sign and Flags. Music Sign is the signing of songs but is not the equivalent of the signed interpretation of songs in American Sign Language (ASL). For joining Keneesis, no previous knowledge of sign language is needed. There are two age groups: ’12 and Older’ – including adults, and ‘Under 12’ – Grades 1-6. Members, if wanted, may have opportunities to perform with Keneesis at various services, events and programs. Performances and teaching outside of Riverwood's programs is done on behalf of From The Top Arts. Please see the 'Q2Q Arts Training' page here for more details. If you are interested please let us know through our 'Contact Us' form here on our website. Members can join and start at any time. The group Keneesis is led and directed by Kev W Wood - From The Top's founding Artistic Director and President. ​ Over the past 31 years, Kev and members of From The Top have had the opportunity and privilege of helping to facilitate churches (on 3 continents) having their arts training, choreography and directing needs met. Kev has helped to establish church arts teams in Toronto, Winnipeg and elsewhere. This has included churches averaging from 100 to over 3000 attendees on a Sunday morning. Kev also has experience serving on church staff teams as a Producer of Services and Director of Creative Arts. Itinerant arts performance, teaching and overall service in 9 Canadian, provinces, more than 40 U.S. states and internationally with From The Top Arts was in addition to this. ​ Instruction is also provided by guest instructors. For more information on Kev's training and experience please see the 'Kev W Wood' page. ​
- olo v01 | From The Top Arts
Kev W Wood Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) ​ Bachelor of Theology (Arts/Bible) ​ Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) ​ Bachelor of Social Work (Kev's a Clinical Social Worker) "Kev use the arts effectively to communicate significant issues, Kev does not perform for applause." Kev Wood has acquired knowledge and skill in drama, physical theatre and other areas of the arts from training and experience. After graduating from Tyndale University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Theology in Bible and Arts, Kev joined Steadfast, a physical arts team from Tyndale, that same fall. When the group recessed for the summer, Kev auditioned for and joined 4 Crying Out Loud (formerly Neon), a Christian physical arts troupe.​ ​ Kev has also received training as a Mime that has included an emphasis on the Classical style of, and training from, the renowned French Mime Marcel Marceau. In June, 1994 he received an invitation for a personal (1:1) two week course in Classical and Expressive Mime at the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Academy of Performing Arts in Cambridge, Ontario. Kev has also trained with Mimeistry International (now Innovo Physical Theatre) where he studied under Todd and Marilyn Farley, Mimeistry's co-founding directors, both at a summer workshop in Michigan and then in the Journeyman class at Mimeistry's residential school in Pasadena, California. Todd and Marilyn both studied at Marcel Marceau's International School of Mime in Paris. Kev also attended Master workshops taught by Marcel Marceau in New York City ('99 [2 weeks], '00 [1 week]) and Ann Arbor, Michigan ('99 [1 week]). In October, 2004 Kev also trained for one week under Gregg Goldston out of New York City. Gregg has performed with Marcel Marceau. ​ Kev also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) from Providence University College, Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) from Charles Sturt University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from Booth University College. He taught as Adjunct Faculty at Providence University College from 2001-2007 when he taught and directed the physical arts troupe Speechless. ​ Opportunities have included Kev performing and teaching in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia. ​ Kev has choreographed over 100 physical theatre pieces, written over 100 drama sketches, and a number of one act plays and scripts for Christmas and Easter church productions. ​ Currently serving as a registered clinical social worker in child welfare, Kev's passion is to facilitate the betterment of the lives of others. Kev's wife, Becky, is also a talented performer and performs with Kev and From The Top. Becky loves her vocation as an early years school teacher in which she has served for almost 20 years. In the past, Kev has served on church staff as a producer of services and a creative arts director. At Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where Kev and his family worship and serve, Kev has served as a volunteer as the video camera operators team lead, video editor, video director and small group leader. Kev currently leads PiiiX Photography Community at Riverwood. Becky enjoys leading, teaching and supporting with Riverwood Kids on Sunday mornings. Becky and Kev are grateful for the two wonderful children that they have. "Kev W Wood's range of artistic communication is refreshingly creative. His performances are always warmly welcomed. Kev's presentations are sincere and authentic and are filled with passion and effort. Kev's passion is easily read in the sincerity in his face every time he performs and teaches. Kev's performances and workshops are inspiring."