Michael Gryboski

Mainline Church Editor

Michael Gryboski has been a reporter with The Christian Post since 2011. He covers politics, church and ministries, court cases, and other issues. He has written extensively on issues like litigation over conservative congregations leaving The Episcopal Church, the longstanding debate within the United Methodist Church over homosexuality, court cases on various social issues, and the evangelical community.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Master’s in History at George Mason University. Inspired by his studies, Gryboski pens a regular column titled “This week in Christian history,” which briefly sums up the anniversaries of notable events in the long and diverse past of Christianity. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Latest

Mar 20, 2023
Wyoming becomes 19th state to ban boys from competing in girls' sports
Wyoming has become the latest state to pass a law that prohibits biological males from competing in girls’ scholastic sports, joining 18 other states with similar measures.
Mar 19, 2023
This week in Christian history: Pope rejects Henry VIII’s annulment request; German missionary dies
Memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history include the missionary David Brainerd ending his work, the death of a prominent German priest and evangelist, and the pope refusing to end Henry VIII’s first marriage.
Mar 18, 2023
Revival event in Kentucky draws 3,500 people: 'An evident move of the Spirit’
A revival event held in Kentucky shortly after the conclusion of the continuous Asbury University worship gathering drew around 3,500 people, with organizers planning to build upon this success.
Mar 17, 2023
Texas church must pay over $30K for firing whistleblower, Labor Dept. rules
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration ordered a Texas church to pay more than $30,000 in damages for firing a whistleblower.
Mar 17, 2023
5 interesting facts about Saint Patrick
Some see it as a day for heavy drinking. Others see it as a day for honoring the memory of a famous saint of the early church. And others see it for both. Across the world, people will celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on Friday. But who exactly was St. Patrick?
Mar 16, 2023
Church George Washington helped construct honors 'spiritual legacy' of enslaved builders
A historic church in Virginia that the nation's first President George Washington helped design recently installed a pair of plaques to honor those who built the structure, including those who were enslaved.
Mar 16, 2023
Jerry Falwell Jr. sues Liberty U. for $8.5M in retirement benefits
Former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the Evangelical institution his late father founded, claiming he's owed $8.5 million in retirement funds.
Mar 16, 2023
Judge OKs Arkansas church’s lawsuit against UMC to save church property
A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a congregation that voted to leave The United Methodist Church and took issue with the conditions over securing its church property.
Mar 16, 2023
University of Notre Dame to host ‘Queer Holiness’ event; critic calls it ‘revolt against God’
The University of Notre Dame will host an event titled "Queer Holiness: An Experiential Christian Anthropology" even though Catholic Church teaching labels homosexuality as a sin.
Mar 16, 2023
3 in 5 US workers fear sharing religious views in the workplace: survey
Nearly two-thirds of employed adults in the United States believe that respectfully explaining their political or religious beliefs at work can result in negative repercussions, according to a new report.