Melissa Barnhart
Managing Editor
Melissa Barnhart has served as managing editor for The Christian Post since February 2021. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in government, religion and communications, and a master's degree in communications.
She joined CP in 2013, reporting on a variety of national political issues, including immigration, and has covered numerous church and ministry events.
Along with her colleagues, she has won several Evangelical Press Association awards.
Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career in college by working for a city newspaper where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Says He Will Go It Alone to Secure the Border, Won't Wait for Federal Government
Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday that he has directed Texas Adjutant General John Nichols to deploy up to 1,000 troops to the border to support the Texas Department of Public Safety's ongoing law enforcement surge, called Operation Strong Safety.
Gosnell's Final 2 'House of Horrors' Abortion Clinic Employees Are Sentenced as Making of 'Gosnell Movie' Is Underway
The final two "house of horrors" abortion clinic employees who testified against Kermit Gosnell in the deaths of one patient and three babies killed at his West Philadelphia facility have been sentenced.
Planned Parenthood Tells Underage Girl to Experiment With Whips, Asphyxiation; Go to Sex Shop (Video)
Pro-life group Live Action released its second undercover video Tuesday, titled, "Sexed: Planned Parenthood's Dangerous Advice for Kids," which shows a counselor advising an underage girl to go to a sex shop as she describes how to start experimenting with bondage and the various fetishes people have.
Illegal Immigrant Deported 4 Times Sexually Assaults 9-Y-O Girl; Mom Blames Feds' Lax Border Security for Crime
A Texas family blames the federal government's inability to secure the U.S. border for the alleged assault of their 9-year-old daughter by an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
Christian Charities Take on Border Crisis' Humanitarian Needs, Serve Refugees With 'the Heart of Christ'
Despite the heated political debate about whether or not to deport the tens of thousands of immigrants who've entered the U.S. illegally through Texas, Christian charities operating in border states say they're serving those in need with a heart of Christ.
US Border Crisis: Caring for Children Is Top Priority, Says Faith Leader Who Met With Obama, Perry in Dallas
One faith-based leader who met with President Barack Obama and Governor Rick Perry in Dallas Wednesday says the private meeting with local officials and faith leaders was productive in homing in on solutions that will meet the state's most immediate needs in dealing with the border crisis.
Dinesh D'Souza Says Costco's Decision to Pull His Book From Stores Was Political
Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza believes Costco's decision to pull his book, America: Imagine the World Without Her, from store shelves on July 1 was a political reaction carried out on the eve of the opening of his latest film.
How Christian Parents Should Respond to Their Child's Gay Identity Crisis
When a child first comes out as either being gay or having same-sex attraction their parents' initial responses are usually the wrong ones, says Chris Doyle, a psychotherapist who specializes in SSA.
Gov. Rick Perry Says US Must Send Immigrant Children Back Home to Send a Message
Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry told members of the U.S. Homeland Security Committee Thursday afternoon that the illegal immigrants who've flooded the border since October must be sent back home.
Supreme Court Sides With Christian College in Birth Control Battle
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Christian college in Illinois is not required to cover emergency contraceptives it believes lead to the early termination of a pregnancy.
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