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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Eagles running back Boston Scott explains what Joshua 1:9 means to him
Before scoring three touchdowns on Sunday to help the Philadelphia Eagles clinch a playoff birth, running back Boston Scott explained in a radio interview how the Old Testament verse Joshua 1:9 has given him confidence in the face of adversity as a smaller football player.
Christian prayer hall dedicated to Jesus Christ attacked by Hindu radicals
Suspected Hindu radicals are accused of attacking a launch ceremony for a Christian community hall in India’s predominantly Hindu West Bengal state, according to local reports.
Iranian pastor, 8 other Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison
Nine Christians were reportedly sentenced to a combined total of 45 years in prison by Iran’s Revolutionary Court as the Islamic Republic continues its persecution of Christian converts from Islam.
Largest Christian outreach event in history planned for 2020
A network of churches and ministry leaders are aiming to put on the “largest Christian outreach” crusade in history across dozens of African countries next May in a movement that will culminate on Pentecost Sunday.
Top 5 global persecution stories of 2019
2019 was deadly for many believers across the globe whether they were killed while worshiping peacefully inside their churches or murdered by radicals as the slept at night.
Sudan removed from State Dept. list of worst religious freedom violators after dictator ousted
The U.S. State Department removed Sudan from its list of governments that are engaging in or tolerating systemic and ongoing religious freedom violations and has placed Nigeria, Cuba, and Nicaragua on a special watch list for “severe violations of religious freedom” for the first time.
Tyndale House publishes 'Pray for America Bible' to guide Christians in 2020
As the United States heads into yet another contentious election year, one of the nation’s most popular Bible publishers is trying to help Americans pray more efficiently and in a non-partisan manner for the needs of the country.
Tajik pastor charged with singing 'extremist songs' released from prison after 2.5 years
A pastor in Tajikistan has been released from prison over two-and-a-half years after authorities raided his church, according to advocacy organizations.
Stone tablet found in ancient 'temple' might be linked to Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a stone tablet that somewhat resembles a description in the Old Testament that played a role in the story of the Ark of the Covenant, an Israeli newspaper has reported.
Hero missionary doctor celebrates 20 years in Africa, continues serving hundreds each day
It’s been nearly 20 years since award-winning American Catholic missionary Dr. Tom Catena arrived in Africa. But next month, Catena will complete his second decade of service as he has become one of the continent’s most important people.
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