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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Historic black megachurch donates $132K to help relieve student debt
A predominantly African American megachurch that has existed since the early 19th century has donated approximately $132,000 to relieve the debts of 11 graduating college seniors.
This week in Christian history: Charles Stanley and wife divorce, first council in China
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Charles Stanley and his wife divorcing, the first Catholic Church council in China, and William Carey publishing an influential pamphlet.
Texas pastor shares why he avoids preaching about Mother’s Day
While many clergy in the United States will be preaching sermons in celebration of Mother’s Day, one pastor in Texas avoids doing so in consideration of those for whom the day brings pain and heartache.
7 history-changing Pope Leos
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, selected a papal name with a long and sometimes sordid history in the Catholic Church. Previous Pope Leos include those who engaged in crucial diplomatic efforts, served under controversy, and had ties to the prominent Medici family of Renaissance Italy. Here are seven notable past popes also named Leo.
Montana protects parents, faith groups from discrimination in foster care, adoption
Montana has passed a new law that aims to protect parents and faith-based foster and adoption agencies from being discriminated against because of their religious beliefs on sexuality.
‘Act of darkest evil’: Man arrested in connection to explosion inside Pennsylvania church
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested in connection with an explosive device that was ignited at a church earlier this week.
Russian patriarch praises Putin's influence on church-state relations despite persecution concerns
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church recently commended Vladimir Putin over his handling of church and state relations despite concerns from human rights advocates about religious persecution in Russia.
Victory in Europe Day: 7 important Allied victories against the Nazis
Known as Victory in Europe Day, May 8 marks the date that Germany surrendered to Western powers after Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders died by suicide. In honor of the observance, here are seven important victories for the Allied forces over the Axis powers.
Over 200 child sex abuse offenders charged, 115 kids rescued in nationwide crackdown
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the arrests of 205 child abuse sex offenders and the rescue of 115 minors, with police officers being among those charged, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Supreme Court lets Trump admin. enforce ban on trans-identified military troops
The United States Supreme Court has allowed for the Trump administration to enforce a ban on openly trans-identified individuals serving in the American military.
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