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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Bible publishers reporting jump in sales amid coronavirus fears
Publishing companies that sell Bibles have reported an increase in purchases in recent weeks, likely connected to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Calif. church locked out of building by landlord to stop it from holding services
A church in California was locked out by its landlord after the congregation opted to hold services despite a state order against gatherings.
This week in Christian history: new pope elected, Reformed Church founded, Jesus Daily launched
Here are just a few things that happened this week, April 5-11, in Church history. They include the election of a new pope, the founding of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, and the launching of a popular Christian Facebook page.
NJ church holding drive-thru Palm Sunday worship, offering branches to homebound members
A church in New Jersey is offering Palm Sunday branches and cards with Psalms written on them to drivers and is also delivering these spiritual items to homebound members.
PCUSA shares how Christ's resurrection transcends despair wrought by COVID-19 in Easter video
The Presbyterian Church (USA) announced this week that it will be releasing an online Easter celebration video to share how "the good news of Christ’s resurrection transcends the despair, economic deprivation and isolation brought on by the coronavirus."
Pro-life students sue Georgia Tech over refusal to fund Alveda King event
A student group has sued the Georgia Institute of Technology, claiming that they discriminated against them when they requested and were denied funding for an event featuring pro-life activist Alveda King.
Pope approves new ‘Mass in Time of Pandemic,’ coronavirus liturgical text for Good Friday
Pope Francis has recently approved two new liturgical texts, including one for Good Friday, which were both created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas church to host Easter egg hunt Minecraft game
As churches across the country change their plans for Easter Sunday in response to coronavirus concerns, one congregation in Texas will be taking their Easter Egg hunt to the digital world.
Md. outlines what state deems as acceptable religious services amid coronavirus shutdown
Officials in Maryland released a guidance Wednesday detailing what the state constitutes as acceptable religious gatherings amid a statewide stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Preacher planning to host ‘outdoor Easter blowout service’ despite coronavirus warnings
A preacher in Pennsylvania promises to have an “outdoor Easter blowout service” that will be “like Woodstock,” despite government guidelines urging people to avoid mass gatherings.