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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Evangelical youth ministry leader Awana to release first-ever Sunday school curriculum
Awana, one of the world’s leading youth ministry and child evangelism nonprofits, will soon publish its first-ever digital weekend curriculum that will be made available to Sunday school classes nationwide in July 2020.
High school accused of threatening to fire teacher over 'controversial' pro-life student group
A school district in Florida is now allowing a pro-life student club to launch after a high school principal was accused banning the group because it was seen as too “controversial.” The school district has denied that claim.
DHS proposes new work permit rule for asylum seekers who entered the US illegally
The Department of Homeland Security released a new rule proposal Thursday that would require people who entered the U.S. illegally before seeking asylum to wait one year before they can apply for employment authorization.
USCIRF commissioner resigns, cites concern over 'move towards more bureaucratic controls'
Longtime religious freedom advocate Kristina Arriaga has resigned as a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, citing concerns over the possibility of more bureaucratic control and what she says is the commission’s inability to live up to its full potential.
51% of Americans oppose allowing boys who identify as female to compete in girls' sports: poll
Fewer than one-third of Americans and less than half of those who identify as Democrats say they favor allowing boys who identify as female to compete in girls-only sports, according to a recent poll.
QB Nick Foles blasts the 'prosperity gospel,' says life has 'trials along the way'
Former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles said he has grown spiritually while recovering from an injury and rejects the prosperity gospel.
Erdogan vows to protect Christians in Syria, says their churches will be rebuilt
Turkey President Tayyip Recep Erdogan told media at the White House Wednesday that Turkey will restore damaged Syrian churches as Christian communities along the border in Northeastern Syria are feeling vulnerable due to the Turkish incursion.
Less than half of US evangelicals identify as 'pro-life,' new poll suggests
Only a quarter of evangelicals in the United States believe that abortion should be illegal in all cases, according to a new poll showing that a majority of self-identified Christians in the U.S. identify as “pro-choice” and less than half of evangelicals identify as “pro-life.”
Evangelical pro-life org owes Texas $1.5 million for 'contractual violations'
An evangelical pro-life nonprofit that contracted with the state of Texas to build a network of women’s health service providers owes the state over $1.5 million for “serious contractual violations,” according to a preliminary determination.
Kidnapped Nigerian pastor freed after 7-month Boko Haram abduction
A Nigerian pastor who was abducted by the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group seven months ago was finally freed on Sunday and said his captors demanded that he convert to Islam.
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Kirk Cameron changes stance on doctrine of Hell, says he no longer believes in 'eternal conscious torment'
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Pastors accuse PCA of 'demonizing' LGBTQ, sidelining women: 'Spiritually abusive'
To Speaker Mike Johnson: FACE Act needs a full repeal
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