Melissa Barnhart
Melissa Barnhart serves as Managing Editor for The Christian Post. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degrees in government, religion and communications. Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career while still in college by working for a local newspaper outside Dallas, Texas, where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, a U.S. women's softball player in the 2004 Olympic Games, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox. She joined The Christian Post in 2013.
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330 Texas Churches Join Large-Scale Billboard Campaign 'Explore God'
A billboard campaign launched in Austin, Texas, is being hailed as historic by one local pastor because the global initiative has already brought together 330 diverse church congregations that are asking people to Explore God.
Feminist Majority Foundation Hosts 3-Day Celebration of Abortion; Asks Public to Share Their Stories
Pro-abortion groups are calling on women who've had abortions to share their positive stories about the experience by writing a 500 to 1,000 word essay that will be shared with the public on the #AbortionMatters blog.
13 Republican Attorneys General Say Obamacare 'Navigators' Pose Potential Risk of Identity Theft
Thirteen Republican attorneys general have set an Aug. 28 deadline for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to respond to their concerns about the dangers posed by Obamacare navigators.
Planned Parenthood Metropolitan DC to Receive $375,000 Grant to Sign Up Clients for Obamacare
The Washington, D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority announced this week that Planned Parenthood has been awarded $375 million to enroll residents in the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.
Christian Mother's 'Morning Sex?' Blog About Nude Scene During 'Good Morning America' Goes Viral
A Naples, Fla., publicist and mother of two young children is being attacked on the Internet for taking a stand against ABC for airing a nude sex scene during "Good Morning America" last week.
'Duck Dynasty's' Uncle Si: 'I Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead; I See It All the Time'
Just in time for season four of A&E's highest-rated reality show that's about faith, family, and ducks, Si Robertson, best known as Uncle Si, shares his anecdotal wisdom and philosophy on life in his new book, "Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle."
Ex-Gay Community, Baptist Leadership Say DC Officials Are Infringing on Pastor's Civil Rights
Supporters of the ex-community are speaking out against Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and the Arts and Humanities Commission after Pastor Donnie McClurkin announced he was uninvited from performing at the "Reflections on Peace: Gandhi to King" MLK Memorial concert on Saturday, Aug. 10, following complaints by pro-gay activists.
Rick Warren Becomes Target of Internet Scammers Looking to Profit From His Son's Death
Pastor Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book "The Purpose Driven Life" and founder of Saddleback Church sent out a message of thanks to his Facebook and Twitter followers who've alerted the social media outlets to remove imposters soliciting money from people who think they're following the real Rick Warren.
Uncle Si of 'Duck Dynasty' Fame Says 'Look at Me, God Has a Sense of Humor'
"Duck Dynasty" fans' favorite uncle, Si Robertson, who says God has a sense of humor because he's turned four disheveled-looking Christian guys into reality television stars, will be releasing his new book next month.
GAO to Audit Planned Parenthood, Abortion Providers That Receive Taxpayer Funding
The Government Accountability Office has announced that it will investigate Planned Parenthood's use of taxpayers' dollars amid recent cases against abortion providers that have fraudulently over-billed Medicaid, and other family planning programs.