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Dave Hensman
Born
David John Hensman

(1962-08-19)August 19, 1962
Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
DiedJuly 11, 2026(2026-07-11) (aged 63)
GenresCCM, Worship
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, minister, businessperson, politician
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
LabelBig Sky Music
Websitewww.davidjohnhensman.com

David John Hensman (August 19, 1962 – July 11, 2026) was a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter, minister, businessperson and politician from Mission, British Columbia.

Musical career

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Hensman began writing and performing his own songs during the late 1970s and through the 1980s with three different bands: Fish Tank, Last Harvest Band and the Alpha Omega Band. The latter being a Christian rock ministry focused on evangelism.

His most notable musical contributions began in 2006 when he released the album These Are The Days. It received some critical acclaim and was nominated for the "Praise and Worship Album of the Year" by the Canadian Gospel Music Association[1] and "Gospel Recording of the Year" by the East Coast Music Association.[2]

Then in 2009 he released the album Find Me/Blessed Are The Lost Ones. The album cover design won the Covenant Award for "Album Design of the Year"[3] and two other nominations: "Praise and Worship Song of the Year" (You Alone) and "Modern Worship Song of the Year" (Author of our Faith).[4] The album was nominated "Gospel Recording of the Year" by the East Coast Music Association.[5]

Business career

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Hensman purchased Teamwork Property Management in 2003, a company located in Abbotsford, British Columbia that provides management services to Strata Corporations in the Fraser Valley.[6][7] He sold TPM in 2012.

Political career

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In 2001 Hensman ran for political office in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows district during the British Columbia general election as a member of the Unity Party. He lost to Ken Stewart of the BC Liberals. In 2012 he became a councilor for the city of Mission.[8]

Ministry

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In December 2017, Hensman became Pastor of River of Life Church, now known as Redemption Hill Church in Stanwood, Washington. Redemption Hill Church is located on its multi-acre campus where currently the church is constructing an amphitheater and where it has plans to build its new church sanctuary. The grand opening of the amphitheater is anticipated to be Summer 2022.

Death

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Hensman died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 63.[9]

Discography

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Albums

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Songs in other projects

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  • "What A Love" and "Love Jesus", Worship in the Pacific NW (Calvary Chapel Northwest, 1998)
  • "Father's House", Worship in the Pacific NW (Calvary Chapel Northwest, 1999)
  • "Let It Be", Sea to Sea: For Endless Days (Lakeside Media Group, 2006)
  • "Hear Us Call", Holy God (Brian Doerksen album) (Integrity, 2006)

References

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  1. ↑ GMAC 2006 Covenant Award nominees Archived November 27, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
  2. ↑ 2006 ECMA nominees. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
  3. ↑ GMAC 2009 Covenant Award winners. Retrieved 4 December 2009. Archived November 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ GMAC 2009 Covenant Award nominees Archived September 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
  5. ↑ 2009 ECMA nominees Archived December 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 December 2009.
  6. ↑ Teamwork Property Management website.
  7. ↑ "Bio – David John Hensman". davidjohnhensman.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Councillor Dave Hensman". Retrieved February 27, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ "David John Hensman". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
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