Samuel Smith
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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Lilly Endowment Gives Christian Ministries $70 Million to Support Pastors Facing Challenges, Isolation
The Lilly Endowment has donated a combined $70 million to dozens of Christian colleges and ministries across the nation to help them establish pastor support networks and programs in 29 states.
Muslims Launch Nationwide Campaign to Get Asia Bibi Hanged, Threaten Supreme Court Judges
As the world awaits Pakistan Supreme Court's decision in the death sentence appeal of Christian mother Asia Bibi, radicals have threatened violence and promised nationwide protests if she is set free.
Muslim Family Risks Death to Prevent Ancient Christian Manuscripts From Being Destroyed by ISIS
Two ancient Christian texts were spared from the wrath of the Islamic State's path of destruction in Iraq thanks to a Muslim family.
5 Things That Happened at Andrew Brunson's Court Hearing in Turkey
Friday's trial that concluded in Turkey's release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson was an emotional rollercoaster for not only Brunson and his wife, Norine, but also for those in attendance.
Most Protestant Pastors 'Approve' of Trump's Job Performance; Only 29 Percent Disapprove
Most Protestant pastors in the United States approve of the job President Trump is doing but one type of pastor is by far most approving of Trump's job performance, according to a new survey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.