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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Louisiana passes heartbeat abortion ban; Democratic governor plans to sign
Louisiana’s legislature passed a bill that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, putting it one step closer to becoming law.
PCA Presbytery rejects Revoice Conference, says it's not a 'safe guide' on gender, sex issues
A regional body of the Presbyterian Church in America released a report concluding that the Revoice Conference, which is a gathering of LGBT Christians who seek to adhere to biblical standards of sexual ethics, is not a “safe guide” on issues of gender and sex.
Theology, religious studies at risk at UK universities, British Academy warns
Theology and religious studies in British higher education is suffering a major decline, according to an educational group that specializes in humanities and social sciences.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to school transgender bathroom policy
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a Pennsylvania school district’s policy of allowing students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity rather than their biological sex.
Recovering from Hybels scandal, Willow Creek forms senior pastor search committee
Willow Creek Community Church announced that they are setting up a search committee for a new senior pastor, with the hope that the position will be filled by the end of the year.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas raises concerns over abortion's 'potential for eugenic manipulation'
United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas expressed concern about abortion having the “potential for eugenic manipulation” in a concurring opinion.
Ark Encounter sues insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in heavy rain damage
The Young Earth creationism museum Ark Encounter filed a lawsuit against an insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in repairs that were needed following damage caused by heavy rainfall.
Blessing bikes, planting flags: What churches are doing to celebrate Memorial Day
In addition to the usual festivities of parades, gatherings, and the decorations of graves, churches across the country have their own ways of observing the solemn holiday.
This week in Christian history: John Calvin dies, Massachusetts bans priests, GK Chesterton
Events this week in Church history include Massachusetts banning Catholic priests, the death of John Calvin, and the birth of G.K. Chesterton.
Apostle Paul 'abhorred laziness in the pastorate,' says Pastor David Mathis
The Apostle Paul abhorred lazy pastors, says Minnesota-based Pastor David Mathis, who's also the executive editor of the popular theology website Desiring God.