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

Jun 20, 2023
Supreme Court tosses ruling in favor of Planned Parenthood in Medicaid funding case
The U.S. Supreme Court has vacated a lower court decision that stopped South Carolina from terminating a Medicaid provider agreement with Planned Parenthood due to the organization providing abortion services.
Jun 20, 2023
Oklahoma teen arrested for allegedly taking photos of boys in bathroom at church camp
A 19-year-old Oklahoma man was arrested for allegedly filming and photographing minors in the bathroom at a Baptist church camp, according to authorities.
Jun 20, 2023
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to criminal tax charges, unlawful firearm possession
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, who has garnered much attention over his personal scandals, has pleaded guilty to federal criminal tax charges.
Jun 20, 2023
Colorado priest reinstated after being cleared of criminal charges
A Roman Catholic priest in Colorado who had been accused of sexual abuse has been reinstated into service by church leadership after being cleared of all criminal charges earlier this year.
Jun 19, 2023
William Barber retires from ministry, will focus on civil rights activism
The Rev. William J. Barber II, a nationally known progressive Christian leader who gave a homily at President Joe Biden's inaugural prayer service and is one of the driving forces behind the Poor People's Campaign, has announced his retirement from ministry.
Jun 19, 2023
Iowa's heartbeat abortion ban won't go into effect after state Supreme Court deadlocks 3-3
The Iowa Supreme Court has divided over a state law banning most abortions after a baby's heartbeat is detected, thus allowing an earlier decision by a lower court to permanently block enforcement of the law to stand.
Jun 19, 2023
Juneteenth and the war against slavery: 5 historic slave revolts
Here are five notable examples of slave revolts that took place in the United States or on land that would eventually become part of the American Republic.
Jun 18, 2023
Christian origins, record spending: 5 interesting facts about Father’s Day
Every year on the third Sunday of June, tens of millions of people across the United States celebrate the fathers in their lives. Here are five interesting facts about Father’s Day. They include its Christian origins, an effort in the early 20th century to merge it with Mother’s Day and why this year just might break the record on spending for the holiday.
Jun 18, 2023
5 theologically conservative denominations that allow women to serve as pastors
Here are five examples of theologically conservative Christian denominations that allow women to become pastors.
Jun 18, 2023
This week in Christian history: SBC apologizes for slavery, Matthew Henry dies, Exodus International closes
Memorable events that occurred in Christian history this week include the closure of Exodus International, the Southern Baptist Convention apologizing for slavery and the death of Matthew Henry.