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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Abortion clinics closing at ‘alarming rate,’ pro-choice report finds
Abortion clinics are closing “at an alarming rate,” according to a recently released report from a pro-choice organization that helps independent abortion providers.
This week in Christian history: John Knox dies, Vatican II, Women's Christian Temperance Union founded
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Nov. 18-24, in Church history. They include the death of John Knox, the founding of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and a major ecumenical moment from Second Vatican.
Study sheds light on lesbian, gay, bisexual evangelicals
Ten percent of Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual Americans identify as evangelical, holding viewpoints that are more liberal than overall American evangelicalism yet more conservative than the LGB community, according to a recent study.
Christian women's shelter sues city over complaint saying it must admit transgender females
A faith-based women's shelter in Alaska has filed a lawsuit against the state's most populous city for pressuring it to admit men who identify as women.
Christian alternative to Boy Scouts sees boost in interest amid Girl Scouts lawsuit against BSA
A Christian scouting group formed in response to the Boy Scouts of America's stance on LGBT leaders and members has reported an increased interest after the Girl Scouts filed a lawsuit against the BSA for its gender-neural policy.
Episcopal Church head Michael Curry responds to bishop's refusal to allow gay marriage in diocese
The head of The Episcopal Church has said that he's deciding on what actions to take after the bishop of a New York State-based diocese has refused to officiate same-sex wedding ceremonies.
Type of Christians key to Trump victory less likely to pray for him: Barna
The Christians that the Barna Group believes were key to President Donald Trump's 2016 victory, due to their movement away from Democrats, do not largely pray for the commander-in-chief, according to the evangelical research organization.
Christian songwriter Kurt Kaiser, composer of 'Pass It On,' 'Oh How He Loves You And Me,' dead at 83
Christian music writer Kurt Kaiser, whose six-decade career of songwriting included popular spiritual songs like "Pass It On" and "Oh How He Loves You And Me," has passed away after a lengthy illness. He was 83 years old.
Who created God? Christian astrophysicist Hugh Ross answers
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross of the Christian apologetics group Reasons to Believe has recently tackled the question of who or what created God.
Church discipline is 'meant to produce joy' not oppression, theology professor says
Congregations should practice church discipline for staff and members, says a theology professor who believes the practice is "meant to produce joy."