Michael Gryboski
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
This week in Christian history: Falwell loses at Supreme Court; UMC backs traditional marriage
This week — Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 — marks the anniversary of memorable events in Christian history. They include Jerry Falwell losing a case before the Supreme Court against Hustler magazine and the United Methodist Church holding a controversial vote to uphold its stance on marriage.
Former police officer Kim Potter sentenced for the death of Daunte Wright
A judge has sentenced former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Kim Potter to 16 months in prison and eight months of supervised release for the fatal shooting of 20-year-old African American Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April 2021.
UMC agrees to extend Boy Scout charters through June amid sex abuse lawsuits
The United Methodist Church and the Boy Scouts of America have reached an agreement that will extend church-sponsored charters through June 30, with the future between the two entities uncertain after that.
University to let Christian student group elect only Christian leaders: settlement
A conservative law firm has declared victory after a Texas university agreed that a Christian student organization could require leaders to hold specific religious beliefs.
American churches need to reclaim the 'fear of God,' theologian says
Distinguished theologian and Pastor R.T. Kendall has taken a look at fear in a newly released book, dividing the emotion into three distinctive categories as he urges churches to stress the importance of fearing God.
Desiring God co-founder says Christians should ‘extend grace’ to people undergoing ‘deconstruction’
The co-founder of the popular online theology ministry DesiringGod.org is encouraging Christians to “extend the grace of Christ” to people who say they are undergoing “deconstruction.”
Black Protestants' approval of Biden is plummeting: Pew poll
African American Protestant approval of President Joe Biden's job performance has plummeted by nearly 30 percentage points since March 2021, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Center.
Catholic schools rebounding from pandemic enrollment drop: report
Catholic school enrollment in the United States has slightly increased during the current school year compared to the previous academic year, marking a rebound from an enrollment decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report.
NCAA opens door for trans-identified swimmer Lia Thomas to compete in women's national championships
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has effectively cleared the way for trans-identified swimmer Lia Thomas to participate in the NCAA’s women’s swimming championships next month and will not change the standards for trans-identified biological men who want to compete at the 2022 women’s swimming and diving championships.
This week in Christian history: AME founder born, Dead Sea Scrolls
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that happened this week in Christian history. They include the birth of the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the death of the man who wrote Ben-Hur, and the first American scholar to view the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Most Popular
MUST READ
Psychologist defends therapy for unwanted same-sex attraction after Milo spotlight: 'Clients deserve the right'
Operation Christmas Child aims to give over 12 million gift boxes to kids in need, opens new facility
Top conservative rebukes of Trump for 'grotesque' Rob Reiner death post: 'Completely inappropriate'
Nicaragua bans tourists from bringing Bibles into the country
World Vision distributes toys to children in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa
'None of the government's business' what pastors preach on Sundays, Robert Jeffress tells DOJ religious liberty panel
Grace Community Church mourns murder of member, celebrated Christian singer Jubilant Sykes
Pastor outraged after friend jailed for refusing to apologize over drag queen story hour protest: 'Minions of Satan'
Skillet's John Cooper talks legalism, absolute truth and ‘demonic’ label on new Christmas song
A look at how world’s 5 Communist countries are cracking down on Christians: report
Did India deny a visa to Franklin Graham ahead of a crusade? Here's what we know
As Christians put more trust in AI, pastor warns of idolatry
Several major US retailers placed on 'Naughty List' for failure to embrace Christmas this year
Dearborn pastor who clashed with Muslim mayor urges love, courage: 'Do not be afraid'
What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?
