Michael Gryboski
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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: English king converts; pope visits Poland; Far East Broadcasting Company launches
Here are just a few things that happened this week, May 31 to June 6, in Church history. They include the conversion of an English king to Christianity, Pope John Paul visiting Communist Poland, and the on-air premiere of The Far East Broadcasting Company.
‘CS Lewis of our day’: Tebow, Pence, family pay respects to Ravi Zacharias at memorial service
Vice President Mike Pence, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, Pastor Louie Giglio, and others paid their respects to notable Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias at a memorial service Friday.
Politicians who want churches to remain closed 'hate faith,' Ted Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Thursday said that progressive elected officials who are issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities do so because they “hate faith.”
Churches sue Ore. gov. over ban on in-person services of over 25 people
Two churches have filed a lawsuit against Oregon Governor Katherine Brown over an executive order that prohibits religious gatherings of more than 25 people.
Ill. churches ask Supreme Court to stop state’s lockdown order limiting worship attendees
Two Illinois churches have filed an emergency request for relief to the U.S. Supreme Court from a state order that limits in-person worship services to no more than 10 people.
Pastor says Chicago mayor took ‘Soviet styled’ action in attempt to shut down service
A Chicago pastor likened city officials to "Soviet styled KGB" agents after the mayor ordered police to shut down an in-person worship service at his church on Sunday.
United Methodist Church sets new date for conference expected to debate homosexuality stance
The United Methodist Church has finalized a new date for its next general conference, which was originally scheduled for May but had to be postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
Largest Pentecostal denomination launching new Bible engagement app
The largest Pentecostal denomination in the world and the tech company Faithlife have announced that they will launch a new Bible education app to encourage more engagement with, not just reading of, Scripture.
Texas Supreme Court rules against Episcopal Church: $100M in properties belong to breakaway diocese
Texas’ highest court ruled that approximately $100 million in church properties of a diocese whose leadership left The Episcopal Church over theological differences belongs to the breakaway group.
This week in Christian history: England tolerates Protestants, Edict of Worms, Archbishop of Canterbury
Here are just a few things that happened this week, May 24-30, in Church history. They include England passing measures to tolerate Protestant groups, an edict condemning Martin Luther, and Archbishop of Canterbury recognizing King Henry VIII's second marriage as valid.
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