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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Religious Freedom Institute launches new group to protect students of faith on college campuses
An organization centered on defending religious freedom has launched a new initiative aimed at protecting such rights on college campuses amid rising intolerance and antisemitism.
Episcopal Church launches AI chatbot ‘AskCathy’
An artificial intelligence chatbot meant to answer questions about The Episcopal Church called “AskCathy” was launched via a collaboration with a ministry group and a research organization.
This week in Christian history: All-Russian Church Council opens, James Strong born
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Elizabeth Prentiss, the birth of James Strong, and the opening of an influential Russian Orthodox Church council.
UMC says 'several hundred' Nigerian churches will stay in denomination despite LGBT affirmation
The United Methodist Church says there are hundreds of congregations in Nigeria that will not leave the denomination over its recent decision to allow for the blessing of same-sex unions.
‘I was brainwashed’: De-trans woman sues Planned Parenthood over disfiguring 'sex-change' procedures
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and others, accusing them of “rushing” her into irreversible and disfiguring sex-change procedures.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, faith leaders denounce violent UK riots: 'Love your enemy'
The senior bishop of the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and other key religious figures have denounced a series of violent riots in the United Kingdom reportedly triggered by the highly publicized murders of three girls late last month.
Gordon College may have to repay $7M PPP loan for violating guidelines, judge rules
Gordon College, a Christian academic institution based in Massachusetts, may have to repay a $7 million COVID-19 relief loan due to reportedly being in violation of a federal regulation on number of employees.
Texas pays over $358K to end lawsuit over atheist group’s Bill of Rights ‘nativity’ scene
Texas has paid more than $358,000 to end litigation centered on the censorship of a secular “nativity” display by an atheist group that was placed at the state Capitol building.
Most pastors lack extensive secular work experience, survey finds
Most Protestant clergy in the United States worked for 10 years or fewer in non-ministry occupations before becoming pastors, according to a recent survey from Lifeway Research.
Has the 560K-member Nigerian Episcopal Area left the United Methodist Church over LGBT affirmation?
The mostly theologically liberal United Methodist Church and the theologically conservative Global Methodist Church are each claiming control of a regional body based in Nigeria.