Andrew McKenna

Director of Comms @_bcuk; Music maker; Trustee @musicministryuk; sports fan; family man

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

If you’re ‘keeping the score’ on this particular pendulum swing, I think this is a helpful interpretation:

[The Gospel Coalition @TGC]

A new study suggests that Van der Kolk’s body-focused view doesn’t capture the complexity of the human experience with trauma.

Learn more: https://t.co/ycHQeH8xQ7

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

Anyone want to join me in making a genuine difference to the way we care, counsel, and have conversations in our churches?

[Biblical Counselling UK @_BCUK]

We're hiring! Could you or someone you know help us strengthen and multiply our communication about BCUK's training and resources? Details here: https://t.co/uJT6deq0pW

#training #resources #communications #church #conversations #counsel

[Wade Mullen @wademullen]

One of the most painful experiences of speaking truth to abusive power is watching the discussion slowly shift away from the harm itself and toward your motives, tone, credibility, and loyalty.

Eventually, the landscape is turned upside down and the truth-teller becomes the problem.

My latest article: https://t.co/lxRMgbf9Ue

[Glen Scrivener @glenscrivener]

Perhaps the greatest #AscensionDay verses:

“Even now my Witness is in heaven; my Advocate is on high. My Intercessor is my Friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend.”
Job 16:19-21

4 names for the ascended Christ…

[James Bejon @JamesBejon]

THREAD: Unusual Inclusions in Matthew’s Genealogy (and Beyond)

Biblical genealogies typically revolve around males, but Matthew’s is a bit different.

[Karen Swallow Prior (Notorious KSP) @KSPrior]

I’m convinced that what brings down even the well-intentioned is incompetence combined with lack of sufficient humility to reckon honestly with the limits of one’s competence.

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

Very sad to be at this match today.

[Charlton Athletic FC @CAFCofficial]

Charlton Athletic are devastated to report that a supporter has passed away following a medical emergency at The Valley today.

Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

#cafc

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

For some reason I thought of this from The West Wing when Trump was getting his ‘award’ this evening @FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup

[𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 @dansteel77]

Leaders should be the chief repenters.
~ Jack Miller

[Andrew Wilson @AJWTheology]

Jesus, the chief sufferer.
Jesus, the chief sanctifier.
Jesus, the chief singer.

[Sydney Tooth @S_E_Tooth]

This blog is so sadly accurate in what happens when you challenge an institution. Lost friendships, reputational coverup, gaslighting, minimising, refusal to apologise, etc.

[Glen Scrivener @glenscrivener]

I’d love to see this devotional resource come into being. Matt Searles has a knack of getting to the heart of things. Check out the kickstarter here https://t.co/DzKz24o1iu

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

Have enjoyed helping to put together this first podcast series with @_BCUK
. In this latest episode we chat about congregational singing and our hearts ⬇️

[Biblical Counselling UK @_BCUK]

'Singing to the heart' - Episode 4 of the BCUK podcast is out now! Listen, subscribe and share - wherever you get your podcasts, or find the link below ⬇️

#singing #heart #church #culture #leadership

[Music Ministry @musicministryuk]

Check out our latest blog!

https://t.co/o0InRLTMei

‘as we gather with our church family this week, aware of our defeats & our troubles, let’s sing of the glory of Jesus as those united with him, rejoicing in the victories he won for us out of the riches of his love’

[Biblical Counselling UK @_BCUK]

The first questions ever recorded in human history (Genesis 3) were designed to open eyes, shine a light and help us see – to know ourselves and others. Read Andrew's latest blog ⬇️

#questions #God #relationship #church

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

My morning reading today:

“You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us for ever from the wicked, who freely strut about when what is vile is honoured by the human race.”

(Psalm 12:7-8)

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

Survivors often lose their place in the church for speaking the truth about their abuse. They lose any status they had. They lose honor and trust. All because of the things that were done TO them. Rather than accuse and disparage them, we must see them and embrace their courage.

[Diane Langberg, PhD @DianeLangberg]

Speaking truth is often considered a threat to the church. A mind-boggling reaction when God makes it very clear that the true church is to bring light *into* darkness. That means seeing what things really look like and calling them by their right name.

[Danielle (Dani) Treweek @danitreweek]

My full and much more comprehensive review of ‘The Sin of Empathy’ is now available online:

https://t.co/7JXFeU2xeS

[Andrew McKenna @AndyMcKenna]

Come and work with us!

[Biblical Counselling UK @_BCUK]

We're recruiting! Come and join the team at BCUK: https://t.co/Nw6aCOYSst

#church #conversation #counsel