Michael Gryboski
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
Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on 16 charges in federal corruption case
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has been found guilty on 16 charges related to corruption. He's now facing the possibility of serving decades in prison.
Judge clears way for demolition of Texas church where 26 people were killed in mass shooting
A judge has cleared the way for the demolition of the Texas church building where a mass shooter killed 26 people during a worship service in 2017, including the pastor's daughter.
Biden says it was a 'mistake' telling supporters to ‘put Trump in a bullseye’
President Joe Biden said it was a "mistake" to say recently that former President Donald Trump should be put "in a bullseye" in light of the failed assassination attempt on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.
UMC’s first lesbian bishop set to retire
The United Methodist Church’s first bishop to be in a same-sex marriage will be retiring in September, eight years after being elected in defiance of the denomination’s rules at the time.
UMC benefits org drops 34 church leaders who paid into program after disaffiliation
A United Methodist Church organization dedicated to providing financial support for the families of deceased pastors has dropped over 30 members from its program due to their leaving the denomination.
Trump picks Ohio's JD Vance as VP running mate
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has selected Senator and bestselling author J.D. Vance to be his vice presidential running mate.
UMC elects third openly gay bishop; first since UMC changed rules
A regional body of The United Methodist Church has its third openly gay bishop, the first since the mainline Protestant denomination changed its rules to allow noncelibate homosexuals to be ordained.
This week in Christian history: First Chinese Methodist convert, Swiss Reformation leader born
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the first Chinese Methodist convert, the birth of Heinrich Bullinger, and John Hughes becoming the first archbishop of New York.
Trump defiant after assassination attempt; Democrat governor praying for GOP hopeful
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly doing well after an unidentified individual fired shots at the presumptive Republican presidential nominee at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, striking him on the right ear.
IRS pressured to investigate Family Research Council's 'church' status
A group of Democratic members of Congress are calling on the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the national Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council's official status as an "association of churches."