Michael Gryboski
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.
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Attorney defends churches suing UMC over disaffiliation process: Bishop can end lawsuit ‘anytime he wishes’
An attorney has defended the actions of a group of congregations in North Carolina who recently sued The United Methodist Church over issues they have with the denomination’s disaffiliation process.
NJ councilwoman killed, remembered for her 'abiding Christian faith': 'Jesus Christ lit up her life'
A black Republican member of a borough council in New Jersey was found shot to death in her vehicle, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation now being involved in the effort to bring the killer to justice.
American tourist arrested for vandalizing Jesus statue at church in Jerusalem: 'You can't have idols'
An American tourist has been arrested for vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ at a church in Jerusalem, reportedly due to his belief that the statue constituted idolatry.
Megachurch pastor tells Congress, president to 'pray for wisdom,' humble themselves
A megachurch pastor based in New York City implored President Joe Biden and members of Congress to “pray for wisdom” and humble themselves as they make major decisions.
Biden calls new Congress with 'more religions ... gay, straight' an example of 'infinite creativity of God'
President Joe Biden told those gathered for the National Prayer Breakfast that he viewed the religious diversity found in the newest Congress to be a reflection of the “infinite creativity of God.”
Man arrested for holding ‘God bless the homeless vets’ sign sues city
A United States army veteran and former truck driver has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia city after he was reportedly arrested for holding a sign that read “God bless the Homeless Vets.”
Black History Month: 5 interesting facts about the annual observance
February marks the observance of Black History Month, a time in which Americans and others reflect on the historical contributions of African Americans to United States history. Here are five interesting facts about the annual observance that has changed over the generations.
UMC agency gives grant to LGBT advocacy group despite ban on funding ‘gay caucuses’
An official body of The United Methodist Church recently announced plans to give a grant to an LGBT advocacy group, even though the denomination’s rules prohibit the funding of groups that promote homosexuality.
‘Cruel, unjust, evil’: Christian leaders react to the police killing of Tyre Nichols
Prominent Christian leaders from across theological backgrounds have weighed in on the police killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols earlier this month, denouncing the incident as inhumane.
This week in Christian history: George Beverley Shea born, Indian evangelist baptized
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the baptism of a prominent Indian evangelist, the birth of George Beverley Shea, and a controversial ceremony held at a Georgia megachurch.