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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This Week in Christian History: 'Sinners in the Hands ...,' 'Twas the Night Before ...,' Boys Town
Here are just a few things that happened this week, July 8-14, in Church history. They include the birth of the founder of Boys Town, the death of a seminary founder who reportedly wrote "A Visit From St. Nicholas," and the preaching of one of the most famous sermons in history.
Nevada Brothel Owner on Why Some Evangelicals Support Him: 'It's The Trump Train'
A Nevada brothel owner who won a surprise victory in a Republican primary has attributed his support among some evangelical voters to what he called "the Trump Train."
Churches Shouldn't Promote National Pride; Jesus Is King, Not Obama or Trump, Says David Platt
The head of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board, David Platt, recently stated that churches in the United States are supposed to focus on Jesus Christ and not nationalism.
Utah Church Hosting Dialogue Between Christian Apologist, Mormon Leader Over Whether LDS Teaching Is True
A Presbyterian congregation located near the heart of Mormonism will hold a dialogue between a Christian apologist and a Mormon leader over the veracity of the claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
'God Forgive the USA': Vermont Church Parodies Lee Greenwood Patriotic Song
A church in Vermont has been getting widespread attention online for its parody of the 1984 Lee Greenwood patriotic song "God Bless the USA," presenting a more critical view of the United States.
Church of England Clarifies It Will Not Abolish Holy Trinity Doctrine; Says Blog Entry Was Satire
The Church of England has released a statement clarifying that a recent blog entry claiming they were going to abolish the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity was satirical.
Christian Groups Express Concern Over UK Proposal to Ban Therapy for Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction
Christian organizations in the United Kingdom are expressing concern and opposition to a proposed law that would ban counseling and therapies for patients with unwanted same-sex attraction.
Trump's Top 4 Picks for Supreme Court: Here's What You Need to Know
Trump is scheduled to announce his nominee for the high court next Monday. Here is some background on the four judges who might become the nominee for the empty Supreme Court seat.
American Patriotism Hits 18-Year Low Due to Democrats and Liberals, Gallup Finds
The number of United States citizens who consider themselves "extremely proud" to be Americans has hit an 18-year low, according to polling by Gallup.
Former Crystal Cathedral Begins 'Holy Year of Preparation' for Grand Opening as Catholic Church
A Roman Catholic diocese that purchased the former Crystal Cathedral building has announced that a "Holy Year of Preparation" will take place in advance of the church's official dedication next year.