by David Tensen | 15 Dec, 2018 | All, recommended links
Preface: Reflecting on 2018, I’m recalling 7 things that made a big difference this year. I’m writing as a note to my future self – but they might be of help to you too. In Dec 2017 I personally offered mentorship to six guys in their 20s and 30s for a six month... 
by David Tensen | 2 Nov, 2018 | All, Church -, General News, health, leadership, original thoughts, Shame, Transformation
Person A: “I’m in pain. I need help.” Person B: “OK… I see,” Person A: “OK??! Well, I’m telling you because I need you to be here for me. I need someone to care… and possibly help me too!” Right here, at this point, any number... 
by David Tensen | 24 Sep, 2018 | All, recommended links
Friends First Church in Beaconsfield, Victoria are pleased to be hosting David Tensen in 2018. David has had a long history of involvement in prayer ministry and is always exploring new approaches and developing new skills. While having a concern for those in... 
by David Tensen | 20 Sep, 2018 | All, recommended links
Have you ever noticed patterns in the way people treat you, or you treat others which go beyond rationality? For instance, maybe every time you look for help, there is no one available to help you. Or maybe every relationship you get into ends in a fight about money,... 
by David Tensen | 12 Sep, 2018 | All, Church -
Over the years, I’ve received several phone calls from distressed Pastor’s partners. “They’re not doing good, Dave.” has been a line I’ve heard quite a few times. And ‘not doing good’ has ranged from low motivation for the ministry, all the way to... 
by David Tensen | 1 Sep, 2018 | All, Audio, Children, health, Prayer, recommended links, Resource, Transformation
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-hS9pAbeiE This 30 minute audio prayer was especially developed for my own children as they battled with anxiety and fear. Since recording and releasing the prayer, adults and children alike have sent in stories and testimonies from... 
by David Tensen | 29 Aug, 2018 | All, recommended links
Sept 4th Father Wounds and the Father’s Blessing with David Tensen Join David Tensen and students from around the world as they explore the roles of fathers in our development and life. Book a seat at the next class below. 10am and 7pm Brisbane, Australia time.... 
by David Tensen | 25 Aug, 2018 | All, recommended links
Join Natalie Tensen and students from around the world as they explore the roles of mothers in our development and life. Natalie is the co-author of the book More Precious than Pearls, and creator of the Mother’s Blessings Healing Prayer Album. She is a mother of... 
by David Tensen | 4 Jul, 2018 | All, Church -, leadership, Prayer
I wanted to film this instead of writing it because sentiment can get lost in translation, and I wanted people to hear my heart on a topic that I know is dear to many – but also a place of great pain and confusion to some people, also. It’s a... 
by David Tensen | 3 Jul, 2018 | All, Church -, leadership, Transformation
As a follow up to last week’s essay and articles on the dark side of organisational sacrificial, I wanted to add a couple of thoughts on the dynamics of organisational wounding. Because I think there are two main reasons we might find ourselves sacrificed for... 
by David Tensen | 30 Jun, 2018 | All, Church -, family, leadership, Transformation
Foreword: Before writing this I published a social concern essay on the Utilisation of Staff and Volunteers in church life. I received a few brief comments and some very lengthy emails from people who thanked me for writing it because it helped normalise their... 
by David Tensen | 28 Jun, 2018 | All, Church -, health, leadership
I’ve been in church leadership roles from the time I came to know Christ in my late teens. It’s been a wild 22-year ride, and I want to keep riding – albeit with less falling off, being shot at and running the horse into the ground. The thing is, that stats... 
by David Tensen | 27 Jun, 2018 | All, Transformation
Teleios Academy’s LIFE Course is a four module, four-month online course equipping you to grow in maturity and wholeness in Christ, reconciling the relationship between self, others and God. Have you run the race of Christianity but have a desire to go deeper?... 
by David Tensen | 8 Jun, 2018 | All, leadership, Transformation
Being born in 1978, I straddle the Gen-X and Millennial (Gen-Y) Generations. By 2020 it is believed 35% of the world’s workforce will be Millenials [1]. And I love the prospects. I know some social commentators have been critical of the Millenial’s flaws, but... 
by David Tensen | 18 Apr, 2018 | All, Inner Healing, Prayer, Resource, Transformation
Across May and June, David Tensen will be demonstrating Inner Healing using an integrated approach that draws on several prayer ministry methods including Elijah House, Immanuel, HeartSync and others. Last year, eight closed demonstration sessions were held for Inner... 
by David Tensen | 13 Apr, 2018 | All, Church -, family, health, leadership, Resource, Shame, Transformation
[read time 4-5 minutes] What if your profession brought you instant credibility, trust, and influence? You don’t need to become President, Prime Minister, a doctor or police officer to gain these – just become a church leader. Yes, research suggests that clergy... 
by David Tensen | 10 Apr, 2018 | All, Church -, Intercession, Transformation
Believe it or not, there are several ways to pray, and they don’t yield the same result. Ladd and Spilka (2002) discovered 17 most common types in literature and sorted them into inward, outward and upward orientations. Further study has shown, however, that if... 
by David Tensen | 28 Mar, 2018 | All, General News, Shame
[4-5 minute read] I recently came across this extract by author Khalil Gibran. It spoke to me deeply. “Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The... 
by David Tensen | 6 Mar, 2018 | All, Church -, family, General News, health, leadership, Shame, Social Media, Transformation
She’s laying on her bed, iPad in hand. Eyes fully fixed on the screen. “What are you up to?” These are five words my teenage daughter is used to hearing from her parents as they pop their head across the threshold of her bedroom. The speed and tone... 
by David Tensen | 21 Feb, 2018 | All, General News, leadership
Yes, I’m that guy who walks through the glass doors into the air lounge and gets on the plane before you. I get the good seat up the front and am among the first off the plane. Some of you may hate these card-wielding-flyers as you embark on your occasional... 