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

Aug 19, 2024
Prolific Church of England hymnist Timothy Dudley-Smith dies at 97
Timothy Dudley-Smith, a former bishop in the Church of England and the prolific hymn-writer behind such songs as "Lord, Through the Years" and "Tell all, my Soul," has died at age 97.
Aug 18, 2024
This week in Christian history: John Sung dies, Evangelical Alliance formed, Diet of Odense
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of John Sung, the formation of the Evangelical Alliance, and the Diet of Odense.
Aug 16, 2024
Supreme Court stops Biden's Title IX rules allowing boys in girls' sports
The United States Supreme Court has refused to allow the Biden administration's rules requiring Title IX antidiscrimination law to include gender identity and sexual orientation to take effect. The rules would have required schools receiving public funding to allow boys who identify as trans to enter girls' bathrooms, locker rooms and athletics.
Aug 16, 2024
Church in nation's capital seeks to remove plaque dedicated to J Edgar Hoover
A church in Washington, D.C. has decided to remove a plaque from their sanctuary that was dedicated to former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover due to his checkered history on race issues.
Aug 16, 2024
Columbia University president resigns amid criticism over Israel-Gaza protests
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned amid the backlash she received over the handling of antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel encampments on the New York City campus.
Aug 15, 2024
Gateway Church cancels conference after Robert Morris resignation
Gateway Church has canceled this year's Gateway Conference held annually in September following the resignation of founding pastor Robert Morris over allegations he sexually abused a minor over three decades ago.
Aug 15, 2024
Colorado Capitol gallery to allow pro-life clothing after lawsuit threat
Colorado state Capitol officials are now allowing gallery guests to wear political apparel after they were threatened with a lawsuit for removing someone because he wore a pro-life sweatshirt.
Aug 15, 2024
Toxic workplace, plagiarism, border crisis: 5 Kamala Harris controversies since 2020
Having secured enough support from delegates to become the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris has not been without controversy throughout her political career. Here are five controversies surrounding Harris that have occurred since 2020.
Aug 14, 2024
Christian charity's lawsuit over hiring practices can proceed: appeals court
A Christian charity in Washington state can continue its legal battle to maintain its policy of only hiring individuals who share their beliefs, including opposition to same-sex marriage, an appeals court panel has ruled.
Aug 13, 2024
Abuse awareness group critical of new ACNA reporting standards for misconduct
An organization founded to spread awareness of abuse issues within the Anglican Church in North America is critical of the effectiveness of recently approved standards on reporting misconduct.