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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Ukraine considering ban on churches tied to Russia; authorities raid houses of worship
Ukraine is planning to move against churches within its borders affiliated with Russia, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argues will help the war effort.
This week in Christian history: Mary declared sinless, Saint Sabas dies
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Saint Sabas, Pope Pius IX declaring the Virgin Mary sinless, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the Nobel Peace Prize.
United Methodist Church launches Christmas campaign with ads in Times Square, several cities
The United Methodist Church has launched a Christmas season ad campaign at New York City's Times Square and elsewhere in the United States to help people "Connect with Joy."
Christie's auctions off 'Piss Christ' NFT
Christie’s has announced that it is auctioning off a non-fungible token (NFT) version of the infamous 1987 photograph Piss Christ, which featured a crucifix inside a glass tank of urine.
Vermont to pay tuition costs for religious private school students as part of legal settlement
Vermont has agreed to pay legal fees and tuition costs of multiple families who plan to use the funds to send their children to religious schools after initially prohibiting public tuition funding from going to students who attend religious schools.
Louisiana pastor killed in woodworking accident remembered for his 'gentleness,' 'compassion'
A 60-year-old priest in Louisiana, known for his carpentry skills, was found dead by authorities due to what was described by some as a freak woodworking accident.
Episcopal Church loses nearly 60,000 members, sees drop in worship attendance: report
The Episcopal Church continued to suffer decline in membership in 2021, as well as worship attendance that was well below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, according to recently released statistics.
Top Republican senator demands Biden fire 'gender fluid' official charged with stealing woman's luggage
A prominent Republican senator has called on the Biden administration to fire an LGBT activist who identifies as non-binary over being recently charged with stealing luggage.
Evangelical charities saw rise in giving during pandemic: report
Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, hundreds of Evangelical organizations saw a rise in donations from 2020 to 2021, according to a new report.
SBC head rejects claim ex-president Johnny Hunt has been restored to ministry after abuse allegation
Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber has rejected the claim of four pastors that disgraced former church leader Johnny Hunt has been restored to ministry after being suspended earlier this year over a credible allegation of sexual misconduct.