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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South Korean megachurches reopening with social distancing restrictions
Following a shutdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, megachurches in South Korea have reopened, albeit with certain social distancing restrictions in place.
Danish Bible Society denies censoring ‘Israel’ in new Bible translation, admits to removing 'sin'
The Danish Bible Society has dismissed reports that its new Bible translation omits several mentions of Israel, substituting it for words such as "us" and “the Jews" by saying its translation is for nonreligious readers.
This week in Christian history: John Knox; day of prayer against grasshoppers, influential missionary dies
Here are just a few things that happened this week, April 26-May 2, in Church history. They include a statewide day of prayer in response to a grasshopper swarm, the death of a missionary who influenced John Wesley, and John Knox returning to Scotland.
Colo. pregnancy center sees gains in support despite losing lawsuit against abortion activist group
A Colorado-based pro-life pregnancy center has reported continued support and patients after losing a legal battle partly aimed at a pro-choice website claiming they misrepresent themselves on the abortion issue.
PCUSA to hold General Assembly online only for first time in denomination's history
Presbyterian Church USA, the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, will be holding its General Assembly exclusively online for the first time in its history.
Calif. judge rejects pastors' exemption request to hold in-person church services
A federal judge has rejected a request by three pastors and a church attendee to give them an exemption to a state of California order banning in-person worship services to curb the spread of COVID-19.
End times experts see 'growing interest' in Bible prophecy amid coronavirus pandemic
Experts on end times prophecies in the Bible have noticed an increased interest in the topic during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mike Huckabee warns against unending church closures: 'They better have a reason that's overwhelming'
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has denounced the idea that state and local governments can continue to force churches not to hold in-person services, especially when a church agrees to engage in social distancing practices.
Catholic Charities, Domino's restaurant giving out 250 pizzas to needy Maryland families
A chapter of Catholics Charities and a franchisee owner of a Domino’s Pizza restaurant based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area will be giving out 250 pizzas to families in need in Maryland who have been impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.
Some Christian groups condemn Trump's order temporarily suspending immigration for 60 days
Some Christian humanitarian and activist groups have expressed concerns over President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will temporarily halt immigration for 60 days.