Michael Gryboski

Mainline Church Editor

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.

Latest

Jan 31, 2024
Lia Thomas sues World Aquatics over policy banning men from competing against women
Trans-identified swimmer Lia Thomas has filed a complaint against World Aquatics over the international swimming organization’s policies prohibiting men from competing in women’s sports.
Jan 31, 2024
Ohio man sentenced to 18 years for firebombing church that hosted drag show
An Ohio man who attempted to burn down a because it planned to host drag shows has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for violating federal law.
Jan 30, 2024
Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, battling brain cancer
Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, who led the United States’ leading abortion provider for over a decade, is battling brain cancer, according to a recent report.
Jan 29, 2024
Supreme Court urged to stop West Point from considering race in admissions
An advocacy group has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, from using race as a factor in its admissions policy after the high court struck down similar policies at other institutions last year.
Jan 29, 2024
World War III 'will not stop world evangelization,’ John Piper says
John Piper expressed optimism about the future of global Christian missions even if current conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East lead to World War III.
Jan 29, 2024
Indiana may allow public schools to employ chaplains
Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that, if enacted, would allow religious chaplains to be employed by public schools to provide both secular and religious services.
Jan 28, 2024
Churches continue to leave UMC after disaffiliation provision expires
Congregations within the United Methodist Church continue to leave the mainline Protestant denomination, even after an official disaffiliation process expired.
Jan 28, 2024
This week in Christian history: Asbury revival, Oswald Smith becomes born-again, Menno Simons dies
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the Canadian preacher Oswald Smith becoming a born-again Christian, the death of Menno Simons, and the 1970 Asbury Revival.
Jan 27, 2024
5 important facts about Holocaust Remembrance Day
Here are five important facts about Holocaust Remembrance Day, including why Jan. 27 is the date for the international observance, why Israel observes it on a different day, and what Americans know about the World War II-era genocide.
Jan 26, 2024
Arkansas AG certifies abortion ballot initiative after rejecting it twice
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin certified a referendum proposal that, if passed, would guarantee a limited right to an abortion, provided supporters can garner enough signatures to get it on the ballot.