Gary Neal Hansen

Theology. It's good for you.

Giving Christians access to their own hidden treasures.


I'm a Church historian, exploring the best of Christian theology, spirituality, and community.

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Here are some posts on my main topics:
First Visit to an Orthodox Church: Domes vs. Steeples

Community for Mission

Monday Meditation — RCL Year B, 4th Sunday of Easter, John 10:11-18

Letters to a Young Pastor

Writing (A “Benedictory” Column for the Presbyterian Outlook)

Christianity as a Second Language

Saint Basil of Caesarea — Theology in Worship

Role models for discipleship

Monday Meditation — RCL Year B, 3rd Sunday of Easter Luke 24:36b–48

Prayer

Podcast Interview — “Shift the Story” with Beca Lewis

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Great Compline

One of the Lenten services I've experienced in the last couple of years is the Orthodox "Great Compline." I've known the … [Read More...]

Forgiveness Vespers

A couple weeks ago I attended a gathering for the night before Lent began. No, this was not a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Nor … [Read More...]

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