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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76 nuns test positive for COVID-19 at German convent amid outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak at a Franciscan convent in Germany has resulted in 76 nuns testing positive for COVID-19, although none of them have thus far required hospitalization.
DOJ says election fraud probes not over after AG Barr says evidence presented won't change election outcome
The United States Department of Justice has denied that investigations into potential election fraud have been concluded despite a recent statement by Attorney General William Barr saying no evidence has been found.
New GOP lawmakers to form ‘Freedom Force’ to promote ‘God, country, family’ in Congress
A group of newly elected Republican members of the United States House of Representatives plan to create a “Freedom Force” group in response to progressive policies advanced by Democrats.
Southern Baptist seminary presidents release statement denouncing critical race theory
The Council of Seminary Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention released a statement denouncing racism, but also declared critical race theory incompatible with their beliefs.
California megachurch associate pastor dies of COVID-19
An associate pastor with a California-based megachurch died days after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from church leadership.
Fauci assures churchgoers that vaccine is safe, not manipulated
Dr. Anthony Fauci implored viewers of a Massachusetts Presbyterian church virtual event that they should take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
France's highest court orders review of COVID-19 worship restrictions
France will have to review the restrictions it created for worship attendance to combat the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Western European nation’s highest court.
This week in Christian history: English pope elected, Oberlin College founded, Vatican and USSR forge ties
Here are three things that happened this week, Nov. 29-Dec. 5, in Church history. They include the founding of Oberlin College, the election of the only pope to be from England, and the Soviet Union establishing diplomatic ties with the Vatican.
‘In times of great adversity’: 7 Thanksgiving proclamations issued during national crises
Here are seven Thanksgiving proclamations that were issued in times of national uncertainty, such as times of tragedy, war, and economic depression.
Charity in a time of pandemic: Churches change Thanksgiving meal plans
The Christian Post interviewed a few of the many congregations who have switched from in-person Thanksgiving meals to delivery to see how they were making the change.