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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Alabama Supreme Court rules against 44 churches trying to leave the UMC
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld an earlier ruling against 44 congregations attempting to leave the United Methodist Church over the denomination’s debate on LGBT issues.
This week in Christian history: Creflo Dollar arrested, George Leslie Mackay dies, ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’ written
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of George Leslie Mackay, the writing of the classic hymn “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” and the arrest of Creflo Dollar.
1 million-member regional body leaves United Methodist Church over gay marriage, clergy
A regional body of the United Methodist Church with approximately 1 million members has voted to leave the mainline denomination over its acceptance of gay marriage and noncelibate gay clergy.
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state abortion ban
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the state’s abortion law by a group of women and a doctor who claim that the provision allowing for a legal abortion is not clear enough
Scotland sees spike in abortions, more babies killed due to disabilities: report
Scotland saw an increase in abortion procedures in 2023, including an increase in the number of abortions due to a fetal diagnosis, such as Down syndrome, according to a recent report.
Trump found guilty on all charges in ‘hush money’ case
Former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 charges by a New York jury in the “hush money” case.
Sword-wielding Utah man arrested for attacking churchgoers at worship service
Utah police have arrested a man who entered a Catholic church during Sunday morning worship and reportedly attacked parishioners at random by punching them with his fists and striking them with a wooden sword.
New York can't violate NRA’s First Amendment rights: Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that government officials cannot force entities to cut ties with the National Rifle Association over its advocacy against gun regulations.
Episcopal Church caucus wants denomination to reform how it handles clergy misconduct claims
The young adult caucus for the Episcopal Church has demanded that the denomination reform its process for disciplinary action against bishops and other clergy accused of misconduct.
California city accused of banning chaplains from praying in Jesus’ name
A California city has been accused of wrongfully ordering two chaplains to stop praying in the name of Jesus Christ, which a legal group argues violates their religious freedom.
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