‘A holy moment’: Churches offering ‘drive thru ashes’ for Ash Wednesday
Many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services in which attendees receive a cross made of ashes on their foreheads.
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.
This week in Christian history: Bill Gothard resigns, Navigators founded, Pierre Viret appointed pastor
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Pierre Viret becoming pastor of Geneva, the founding of the Navigators, and the resignation of Bill Gothard.
Trump admin. cuts 92% of foreign aid contracts; Christian aid groups react
Christian refugee and humanitarian organizations are speaking out as the U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday that it is cutting 92% of foreign assistance-related grants in order to save approximately $60 billion.
Christian academy can't be barred from gov't preschool program for hiring only believers: court
A Colorado-based private academy can't be barred from a government preschool funding program even though they only hire Christians, a federal judge has ruled.
Arkansas church's lawsuit challenging insurance company's coverage denial revived by appeals court
A federal appeals court has revived an Arkansas church's lawsuit against an insurance company that denied the congregation coverage for hail damage.
Megachurch Pastor Robert Jeffress' 'Pathway to Victory' receives NRB Radio Program of the Year
Texas megachurch Pastor Robert Jeffress has received the 2025 National Religious Broadcasters Radio Program of the Year award for his broadcast ministry “Pathway to Victory.”
Violent clashes erupt among UMC, Global Methodists at Nigerian seminary
A violent clash broke out between members of The United Methodist Church and the Global Methodist Church at a seminary in Nigeria as the two denominations continue to fight over who controls a large assortment of properties and assets in the West African nation.
John Piper ‘appalled’ by pastors using AI to write sermons
Noted theologian and author John Piper has expressed opposition to using artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT to compose sermons, saying he was “appalled” by the idea.
Tunisian migrant admits to killing 3, beheading woman during French church service
An individual charged with killing three people, including one beheading, during a church service in France in 2020 has confessed to the murders, reportedly showing no remorse.
‘The hand of God is clearly at work’: Fla. Episcopal Church welcomes 3,000th member
A Florida-based congregation of The Episcopal Church is defying the denomination’s overall trend of decline, having recently reached the milestone of 3,000 members.
