Terry Glaspey: Discovering God through the Arts

Terry Glaspey is a writer, an editor, a creative mentor, and someone who finds various forms of art—painting, films, novels, poetry, and music—to be some of the places where he most deeply connects with God.  He has a master’s degree in history from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!), as well as undergraduate degrees emphasizing counselling and pastoral studies.  He has written over a dozen books, including  75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know:   Fascinating Stories Behind Great Art, Music, Literature, and Film.  Not a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C.S. Lewis   The Prayers of Jane Austen  25 Keys to Life-Changing Prayer  Bible Basics for Everyone  and others.  He has been the recipient of several major national awards for his writing.  Terry enjoys writing and speaking about a variety of topics including creativity and spirituality, the artistic heritage of the Christian faith, the writing of C.S. Lewis, and creative approaches to apologetics.   He serves on the board of directors of the Society to Explore and Record Church History and is listed in Who’s Who in America Terry has been the recipient of a number of awards, including a distinguished alumni award and the Advanced Speakers and Writers Editor of the Year award. Terry has two daughters and lives in Eugene, Oregon.