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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Miss Kay of 'Duck Dynasty' Shares Her Testimony, Says God Can Heal Broken Families
Miss Kay, the matriarch of the Robertson family, the stars of A&E's most-watched reality television program, "Duck Dynasty," shared part of her Christian testimony at the "Night of Ducks and Huck" event that was also attended by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in Monroe, N.C., on Saturday.
T.D. Jakes Joins 'Oprah's Lifeclass' to Share Why Families Must Heal Their Fractured Relationships
T.D. Jakes joined Oprah Winfrey for part two of "Oprah's Lifeclass" to impart his wisdom on how families can begin the process of healing fractured relationships, and cast down their negative histories and fulfill their destinies.
Derwin Gray Encourages Liberty University Students to Live a Limitless Life
Derwin Gray, lead pastor at Transformation Church in South Carolina, spoke to Liberty University students about leading a limitless life and fulfilling the God accomplishments they were created to achieve for His kingdom.
TSA Screener Arrested, Charged for Allegedly Making Threats Against LAX, References to 9/11
Federal authorities investigating alleged threats made by a former TSA agent the evening before 9/11 that shut down airport terminals at the Los Angeles International Airport have discovered the airport screener acted alone, and found no evidence of a terror plot.
Sadie Robertson Debuts 'Daddy Approved' Sherri Hill Prom Dress Line at NY Fashion Week
Sadie Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame has collaborated with fashion designer Sherri Hill to create a "daddy approved" prom dress line that will be available in spring 2014.
Fox Sports Fires Analyst Craig James for Past Comments on Homosexuality
Football analyst Craig James was recently fired from his new gig at Fox Sports Southwest because of comments he made about homosexuality during a February 2012 Republican candidate debate for the U.S. Senate.
So. Baptists Issue Guidelines for Military Chaplains on Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies
The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention issued guidelines last week for military chaplains that prohibits them from officiating or attending same-sex marriage ceremonies, or participating in marriage retreats for same-sex couples.
Ky. Art Teacher Apologizes for Controversial Project Allowing Students to Walk on US Flag
A public high school teacher in Kentucky has issued an apology for supporting a controversial student-led art project in which the American flag was placed on the ground for students to walk on. McCracken County High School art teacher Shand Stamper said her actions were not politically motivated and was not assigned by her, but part of a project selected by her students.
Joel Osteen Shares Inspirational Night of Hope Message at MegaFest
DALLAS, Texas—Joel and Victoria Osteen pastors at the 43,000 member Lakewood Church in Houston, shared their inspirational message of forgiveness and empowerment at T.D. Jakes' MegaFest on Friday. Osteen said he accepted Jakes' invitation to speak at the festival because it's important for Christians to unite, build family memories, and to be encouraged to fulfill their destinies.
Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson on Life, Marriage Proposals, and His Unwavering Belief in The Creator
Silas Merritt Robertson, who's best known as "Uncle Si" on A&E's most watched reality television show "Duck Dynasty" spoke with The Christian Post about his new book, Si-Cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle that will be available on Sept. 3.
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