by David Tensen | 15 Aug, 2020 | All, health
Did you know that your right brain, the side that deals with emotion, doesn’t really understand time in a logical sequence like the left side does? In very basic terms this means that emotional events; traumatic, loving, fearful and joy filled experiences are... 
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 25 Jan, 2016 | All, Australia, Church -, health, leadership
Over the past few years and increasingly so, I’ve spent lots of time in the trenches with Senior Pastors, their family and leadership teams in my role with LeaderHeart. Some lead congregations of 500, some of 50. Most are in between and around the Australian... 
by David Tensen | 18 Jan, 2014 | All, Church -, health, Prayer, Transformation
Self harm, including cutting, is a sad reality in our culture, especially among our young people. When sitting with them, heart to heart as part of my job, I have felt some of the deep pain and sadness they carry and it’s overwhelming. And yes, many of them,... by David Tensen | 18 Mar, 2013 | Audio, health, Prayer, recommended links, Resource
Preached at Caloundra City Life Baptist Church as part of the series leading up to Easter. Reading from John 19:1-27. Narrowing in on verse 11. See how Jesus, in the midst of his own pain, reaches out to Pilate and brings healing to his heart. Sermon Notes are... by David Tensen | 9 Nov, 2012 | health, leadership, original thoughts, Prayer, Transformation
I was talking to a good friend on the topic of validation and offence this week. He shared about a recent sly and undermining remark from an acquaintance that was directed at him. Ouch! It shook him a little and he spent the next few hours praying and thinking about... 