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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Why is Good Friday 'good'? 5 things to know about the annual observance
As Christians gear up to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, they first remember His suffering, crucifixion and death that occurred on what is known as Good Friday.
NJ giving 'bleeding control kits' to 6,400 houses of worship to bolster active shooter response
New Jersey officials are providing more than 7,000 "bleeding control kits" to the state's approximately 6,400 houses of worship as part of an effort to help churches respond to potential mass shootings and improve "active shooter incident survival."
White Evangelicals among the best religious groups at retaining members as 'nones' grow: study
Among faith groups in the United States, white Evangelical Christians are one of the best at retaining members even as the share of Americans who are religiously unaffiliated continues to grow, according to a new survey.
Al Mohler stirs debate on abortion abolition, whether women should be prosecuted
Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and host of “The Briefing” podcast, recently contended that some women who had an abortion should be criminally punished.
Wyoming Episcopal bishop deposed over 'indiscretion' with Church member
A bishop of The Episcopal Church who was based in Wyoming has been deposed from his position, following an investigation into a reported “indiscretion” he had with a church member.
California megachurch to host egg hunt with 20,000 eggs, 20 Easter weekend services
A multisite megachurch based in California will host 20 worship services on Easter Sunday and Good Friday and an egg hunt featuring approximately 20,000 eggs.
Church of Scotland wants religious freedom protected in conversion therapy ban
The Church of Scotland has expressed openness to a national ban on sexual orientation change efforts therapy, referred to by critics as conversion therapy, provided that such a ban can't be misused to prosecute the actions of churches and pastors.
Idaho passes law barring discrimination against adoptive parents for religious reasons
Idaho has passed a law that prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies or parents seeking to adopt on the basis of their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Fewer than half of Christians regularly attend church: Gallup
Three in 10 people in the United States attend religious services on a regular basis, representing a decline compared to the past couple of decades, according to a report by Gallup.
Chinese citizen sentenced to over 8 years in prison for Alabama church fire
A Chinese woman who was in the U.S. illegally and attempted to burn down a church in Alabama has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison.