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.
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A Florida woman has been convicted for her involvement in efforts to vandalize and threaten pro-life pregnancy care centers in 2022.
Biden opts not to commute death sentences of AME Church shooter Dylann Roof, 2 others
President Joe Biden has opted not to commute the death sentence for Dylann Roof, who murdered nine members of a historically black church during a Bible study, and two others.
This week in Christian history: Icelandic saint dies, Christmas bombings in Nigeria
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of an Icelandic saint, Bartolomé de las Casas meets with the king of Spain, and a wave of Christmas bombings in Nigeria.
Churches offer ‘Blue Christmas’ for those grieving, suffering loss
Many churches across the United States are offering a special worship service known as “Blue Christmas” to minister to those dealing with personal loss during the holiday season.
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Megachurch ordered to stop holding outdoor tent services amid noise complaints
A judge has temporarily blocked a multisite megachurch in Pennsylvania from hosting outdoor tent services on a property due to noise complaints from members of the local community.
Global Methodist Church condemns killing of 3 UMC members in Nigeria
The leadership of the Global Methodist Church has condemned the killing of three members of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria amid reports that GMC members were responsible.
Michael Brown apologizes amid allegation of inappropriate relationship with friend's wife
Michael Brown, a Christian author, radio host and founder of the FIRE School of Ministry, has asked for forgiveness regarding allegations of misconduct from a couple of decades ago as a widower has come forward to accuse Brown of an inappropriate relationship with his late wife.
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