Ricky Rew

Follower of Jesus, Husband to Tracy, Dad to Isaac, Minister at Rayleigh Baptist Church...

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

It was fun while it lasted but I left while it was still Twitter and before it came a total binfire. You can find me on Threads as "iamrew" and on Facebook as "RickyRew"

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

@baptistjon I don't it's so easily separated. I'd say I have two primary roles/giftings, but recognise the other three as secondary.

[Clay Smith @claysmith79]

Pastors have to learn a lesson from the Palm Sunday donkey.

They might be waving in your direction, but it's not about you.

[Sarah Gibbons  @SarahG20123]

@RishiSunak @Lionesses Not knowing the difference between nothing and everything is surely worrying in a PM and ex-Chancellor. Does explain a few things, I suppose. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #Sunakered

[Jon Sopel @jonsopel]

@RishiSunak @Lionesses Everything, surely!?

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

You left absolutely nothing out there @Lionesses.

It wasn't to be, but you've already secured your legacy as game changers.

We are all incredibly proud of you.

🦁🦁🦁

[Marina Purkiss @MarinaPurkiss]

When Sunak tells you the migrant hotels are costing taxpayers £6m per day…

Remember what Jenrick said:

The backlog is there to act as a deterrent.

A backlog that has been deliberately grown

A Tory-made crisis

So…

It’s not migrants costing us £6m per day

It’s the Govt.

[Full Fact @FullFact]

In a video, the Prime Minister said he was “ensuring that the only way to come to the UK for asylum will be through safe and legal routes”.

There are currently no safe and legal routes by which to travel to the UK for the purpose of claiming asylum.
https://t.co/Rok0BUrBJq

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

Pastors must always be authentic, but not always transparent

Authenticity = people experiencing the TRUE you — required in every interaction

Transparency = people experiencing the FULL you — only given when appropriate & wise

Inauthenticity or over-transparency are dangerous

[Jason Robinson @DrJRobinson23]

You don't have to say anything.

God is fighting for you and He will bring the truth to light. Be still and rest easy.

For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.

Luke 8:17

[Dr Jordan B. Cooper @DrJordanBCooper]

Brashness and aggression do not constitute strength. True strength is shown when one can remain steadfast in his convictions while having the self-control to communicate them in a respectful manner toward his detractors.

[Andrew Roycroft @Andrew_Roycroft]

I’ve never met a ministry challenge that I’ve felt (or truly been) sufficient for.

I’ve never met a ministry challenge that Christ has been insufficient for.

That’s the tension and the humbling joy of serving a great Master when you’re a weak servant.

[Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward]

The Tory approach to asylum seekers involves layer after layer of lies, like a rotting onion.

1) It is not inherently illegal to come to the UK to claim asylum. That's why most claims are eventually granted.

2) They're not being put up in 4* hotels in 4* hotel conditions.

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

Annual leave - time to switch off, disconnect, rest and be refreshed.

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

The Mill played a part in my call to Rayleigh in 2017, and has been a regular reminder of God's goodness and faithfulness since. This afternoon I have the privilege of blessing the wedding of one of our members here in the Mill itself.

[📷 Photo not taken today ]

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

This gorgeous sunset was a bit of a distraction during our tennis session...

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

The last time my RBC inbox was at zero was 1st July 2017, the day I started in Rayleigh.

I'm out of the office to conduct a wedding blessing tomorrow, preaching away on Sunday then on annual leave for a week.

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

Unexpected quote of the day: "church isn't the people" 🤦🏼‍♂️🙄

Quick theology check: https://t.co/t9AXXArBUX

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

Character compounds over time.

Good character doesn't just grow.
Bad character doesn't just erode.

It compounds.

This is why we have to fight for good character. Bad character will only get worse — and often at a rate and with consequences larger than we would ever imagine.

[Ricky Rew @RickyRew]

@samhowson @JustStop_Oil His 'popularity'? 😁