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.
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Trump proposes GOP platform that softens abortion stance despite pleas from Christian conservatives
A proposed Republican Party platform backed by presumptive presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, would soften the pro-life stance of the GOP, removing calls for federal restrictions to abortion access and language opposing same-sex marriage.
Biden speaks at black church; bishop praises president as 'the man we need'
President Joe Biden spoke at a predominantly African American church in Pennsylvania on Sunday, where the church's leader called Biden the "man we need" and praised the Democratic Party as the "party of law."
This week in Christian history: Russia passes anti-missionary law, Mexican bishops suspend worship
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Russia passing an anti-evangelism law, the death of Pope Eugene III, and Mexican bishops voting to suspend worship.
Episcopal Church finalizes merger of 3 Wisconsin dioceses amid declining membership
The Episcopal Church has approved the merger of three Wisconsin dioceses into one regional body, concluding a process that began about three years ago.
Judge blocks Biden admin. from requiring tax dollars be used to fund sex-change surgeries
A federal judge in Mississippi has blocked the implementation of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rule that would interpret the Affordable Care Act to include protections for gender identity and require Medicaid funding of sex-change surgeries.
Calvin University ordered to examine dissent on LGBT issues
The Christian Reformed Church of North America has instructed Calvin University to examine dissent among faculty and staff on the issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
PCUSA moves closer to requiring clergy candidates to answer questions about LGBT views
The Presbyterian Church (USA) is one step closer to requiring clergy candidates to be asked about their views on sexual orientation and gender identity, in a measure some believe will target theological conservatives.
Independence Day: 7 important victories in the American Revolution
People across the United States are celebrating the nation's Independence Day, which marks the anniversary of when the 13 colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. Here's a list of seven victories in the American Revolution.
Korean American Jihyun Oh becomes first woman of color elected to lead PCUSA
Korean American Rev. Jihyun Oh has become the first woman of color to be elected the stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly, becoming the new leader of the mainline Protestant denomination.
Andy Stanley criticizes SBC for ousting Rick Warren's Saddleback Church over female pastor
Georgia megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley has criticized the Southern Baptist Convention for disfellowshipping Rick Warren's Saddleback Church for having a female teaching pastor, criticizing such as a move as "sick" and "insider focused."
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