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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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.
Washington state ends investigation of pro-life pregnancy centers; no charges filed
Washington state has ended its investigation into a pair of faith-based pro-life pregnancy care centers and will not press charges for alleged consumer fraud.
Pope Francis apologizes for using 'homophobic terms' in meeting with bishops
Pope Francis has issued an apology for using a derogatory description during a recent closed meeting with a group of Italian Catholic bishops while discussing a ban on homosexuals from seminaries.
Prestonwood Baptist Church sustains damage after storms hit North Texas
Prestonwood Baptist Church has suffered damage and flooding as a result of storms that hit North Texas early Tuesday morning. The storms came days after a deadly series of tornados in the region left seven people dead, including children, over Memorial Day weekend.
Louisiana bans ‘coerced criminal abortion,’ mandates prescription for abortion drugs
Louisiana has passed a law that punishes anyone who forces a pregnant woman to take an abortion-inducing drug without her consent or via fraud, while also requiring a prescription to possess such drugs.
Pope says gay men should be barred from seminary, accused of using derogatory word
Pope Francis reportedly told a group of bishops that homosexual men should not be allowed to enter seminary to train for the priesthood and is accused of using a vulgar Italian phrase to describe the queer community in his remarks.
Gather25 seeks to unite 2.5 billion Christians to spark global revival
A 25-hour revival event planned for next year is already drawing support from thousands of individuals and Christian ministries in the United States and abroad.
Episcopal cathedral displays 500-foot '2,000 dragons' artwork in sanctuary
A California Episcopal Church cathedral has erected a 500-foot-long tapestry painting known as "2,000 Dragons" in its sanctuary to celebrate the Chinese year of the dragon.
Christians must invite God to church to get revival, says former SBC President Steve Gaines
The Christian Post interviewed Steve Gaines about his new book on revival, discussing topics like Old Testament revivals, how worship cannot be about putting on an entertaining show, and what he believes are the greatest enemies to revival in the American church. Below are excerpts from that discussion.
This week in Christian history: Battle of Avarayr, John Calvin dies, Antipope deposed
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the Battle of Avarayr, the death of John Calvin, and an antipope being deposed.