Samuel Smith

Deputy Managing Editor

Samuel Smith serves as Deputy Managing Editor for The Christian Post. He began working for CP in 2014 as a staff reporter. Before joining CP, Smith covered Maryland state politics as well as college and high school athletics for various news outlets. He graduated with a journalism degree from Towson University.

His areas of interest include human rights, politics and sports. Smith also serves on the international missions team of his local church. He lives in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with his family.

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Oct 12, 2018
Wisconsin Ordered to Pay Trans Employees $780K for Not Covering Sex Reassignment Surgeries
A federal jury in Wisconsin awarded two transgender state employees $780,000 on Wednesday after the state refused to provide health insurance coverage for sex-reassignment surgeries and hormone therapy.
Oct 11, 2018
Tom Arnold Threatens to Fight 'Superman' Dean Cain for Speaking at FRC Event
Actor and comedian Tom Arnold has threatened to fight former "Superman" actor Dean Cain over an ongoing feud sparked by Arnold's anger over Cain's involvement with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.
Oct 11, 2018
American Mom's Son Could Be Adopted Against Her Will After Losing Appeal in Norway CPS Court
An American mother whose baby was taken from her by Norway's controversial child protective service over minor health issues five years ago has lost her appeal and says that the groundwork is being laid for her son to be forcibly adopted.
Oct 11, 2018
Number of Clergywomen Has Exponentially Increased Over Last 2 Decades, Study Says
The percentage of clergy in the United States who are women has exponentially increased over the past several decades, a new report shows.
Oct 10, 2018
Hundreds Turn to Christ at Franklin Graham Revival in Mexico
Hundreds responded to the message of salvation and turned from their sins last weekend at a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association revival in Mexico's third largest city.
Oct 10, 2018
Over 100 Christian Asylum Seekers Arrested in Bangkok Immigration Raid; School 'Destroyed'
Over 100 Christian asylum seekers fleeing persecution from their native Pakistan were arrested in an immigration raid in Bangkok, Thailand.
Oct 10, 2018
Joel Osteen on Following the 'Billy Graham Rule,' Discusses Pastors' Accountability and Depression
In an age in which pastors are frequently being brought down by sexual scandals, popular author and Pastor Joel Osteen says he follows what is known as the "Billy Graham rule."
Oct 10, 2018
LGBT Law Regulating Church Hiring Decisions 'Reflects Our Values and Culture,' Austin City Council Says
The city of Austin, Texas defended the lack of a religious exemption for churches in its new LGBT anti-discrimination law in response to a lawsuit, arguing that the law "reflects our values and culture."
Oct 9, 2018
Kim Jong Un Invites Pope Francis to North Korea as Persecution of Christians Continues
Pope Francis will be invited to North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, the office of South Korea's President Moon Jae-in announced Tuesday.
Oct 9, 2018
Joel Osteen Tells 'Night of Hope' Attendees to 'Tune Out' Critics: 'I Am Good at It'
Popular and often criticized Pastor Joel Osteen told thousands gathered at the Capital One Arena on Saturday that they need not waste energy worrying about what critics think as they "rise higher" in what God is calling them to be.