by David Tensen | 22 Mar, 2020 | All, Audio, Children, family, General News, Prayer, Resource, Transformation
From 2013 to 2017, Natalie and I created six spoken word, prayer and blessing albums. The albums have made a difference in thousands of lives around the world. We thought, at this hour, with many people stuck at home, some of you might appreciated them.... by David Tensen | 3 Sep, 2019 | All, family, leadership, SHIPS, Transformation
(4-minute read) “I don’t get it, I thought we were friends! I leave the team, and boom, I’m cut off and no one contacts me anymore.” Sound familiar? In working with leaders across organisations, you come across many cases of ‘disappointment’ stemming... 
by David Tensen | 15 Jan, 2019 | All, family, Fathering, parenting
When you’re a parent, it’s not uncommon for people who meet your kids and spend time with you to comment on them, in some way. Those comments vary as much as the people who are delivering them. We often laugh at how someone might be trying to pass a comment they think... 
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 | 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 | 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 | 26 Dec, 2017 | All, family
Can you see it coming? It’s Boxing Day morning. Tired kids emerge from bedrooms with half-baked disoriented looks on their faces resembling the hangover some parents may be carrying. They are most likely suffering from D.A.G.S. = Day After Gifts Syndrome. The day... 
by David Tensen | 18 Mar, 2017 | All, family
A few years ago I heard John Sandford teach that once a child leaves home into adulthood, ‘Parents do not have a right to enter their adult child’s life. Instead, being involved in their life is a privilege given by invitation.’ I think this is...