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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Trump Harms Religious Freedom by Intolerance to Some, Favoritism to Evangelicals, NYT Says; FRC Responds
Evangelical leaders have responded to the New York Times' claim that the Trump administration is undermining its own priority of protecting religious freedom by emphasizing the policy priorities of evangelical Christians.
4 in 10 Evangelical Churchgoers Say Their Church Teaches Prosperity Gospel
About four in 10 evangelical Christians say they attend a church where they're taught elements of prosperity gospel, according to a poll.
10,000 Make Decisions for Christ at Greg Laurie's SoCal Harvest Amid Billboard Controversy
More than 10,000 have made decisions for Christ as part of the 29th annual Southern California Harvest when those who made decisions through Facebook Live or online simulcast are included in the total. Over 325,000 tuned in the three-night event and over 100,000 attended live at Angel Stadium.
White House Rejects Turkey's Trade Offer to Release Andrew Brunson
The Trump White House has turned down an offer from the Turkish government to release imprisoned evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson.
The Deaf Shepherd: How Pastor Born With Hearing Loss Is Making a Difference in Michigan
Michigan pastor Scott Blanchard is not an ordinary church leader. Although he had a strong desire as a kid to become a minister after accepting Christ at the age of 7, the obstacles he faced along the way were unlike those faced by the average pastor.
Greg Laurie Discusses Pastor Abuse Scandals, Safeguards He Has as Megachurch Pastor
Popular evangelist and megachurch Pastor Greg Laurie has shared his thoughts on the circumstances involving Christian leaders being exposed for sinful behavior and talked about the safeguards he has in place in his own life.
US Sanctions Myanmar Military Over Human Rights Atrocities Against Rohingya, Christians
The Trump administration has sanctioned Myanmar military forces for their "ethnic cleansing" of the Rohingya population in Rakhine state and "widespread human rights abuses" against Christians and other religious minorities in two other states.
AR Bernard: Trump Meeting With Black Pastors Was 'Diversion' With No 'Pure Effect'
New York megachurch pastor A.R. Bernard has accused black pastors who recently met with President Donald Trump of helping to create a "diversion" for the "narcissistic" commander-in-chief. He also questioned the "fruit" of the meeting.
SoCal Harvest: Thousands to 'Take a Stand' for Bible Amid Greg Laurie's Billboard Controversy
California evangelist Greg Laurie will host his 29th annual Southern California Harvest crusade this weekend but will do so with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.
Prominent Lesbian Activist Renounces Homosexuality After Being Saved by Christ
A prominent Ugandan LGBT activist has renounced her former lesbian lifestyle and is now saying that homosexuality is a sin.
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