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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Oct 10, 2018
Over 100 Christian Asylum Seekers Arrested in Bangkok Immigration Raid; School 'Destroyed'
Over 100 Christian asylum seekers fleeing persecution from their native Pakistan were arrested in an immigration raid in Bangkok, Thailand.
Oct 10, 2018
Joel Osteen on Following the 'Billy Graham Rule,' Discusses Pastors' Accountability and Depression
In an age in which pastors are frequently being brought down by sexual scandals, popular author and Pastor Joel Osteen says he follows what is known as the "Billy Graham rule."
Oct 10, 2018
LGBT Law Regulating Church Hiring Decisions 'Reflects Our Values and Culture,' Austin City Council Says
The city of Austin, Texas defended the lack of a religious exemption for churches in its new LGBT anti-discrimination law in response to a lawsuit, arguing that the law "reflects our values and culture."
Oct 9, 2018
Kim Jong Un Invites Pope Francis to North Korea as Persecution of Christians Continues
Pope Francis will be invited to North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, the office of South Korea's President Moon Jae-in announced Tuesday.
Oct 9, 2018
Joel Osteen Tells 'Night of Hope' Attendees to 'Tune Out' Critics: 'I Am Good at It'
Popular and often criticized Pastor Joel Osteen told thousands gathered at the Capital One Arena on Saturday that they need not waste energy worrying about what critics think as they "rise higher" in what God is calling them to be.
Oct 9, 2018
Aide Who Called Evangelicals '***holes,' 'Molesters,' 'Racists,' Suspended by NJ Gov.
Democrat New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has suspended a staffer who insulted evangelicals on social media.
Oct 9, 2018
World Evangelical Alliance Head: Evangelicalism Needs to Be 'Reclaimed' in Trump Era
The head of the World Evangelical Alliance said that it is "unfortunate" that the term "evangelical" has taken on a more political meaning in the United States and argued that it must be "reclaimed."
Oct 7, 2018
Pakistan Supreme Court Sets Asia Bibi's Death Sentence Hearing for Monday
The imprisoned Christian mother of five who has been sitting on death row for blasphemy in Pakistan for almost eight years will finally have her appeal heard by the Pakistan Supreme Court early next week.
Oct 7, 2018
Christian Group Launches Nationwide 'Revival' Tour to Oppose Republicans in Midterms
An evangelical-led organization will host get-out-the-vote "revivals" in nearly 30 towns across the nation this coming month in an effort to unseat Republican members of Congress this fall.
Oct 6, 2018
3 'Best,' 3 'Worst' New TV Shows for Families in Fall Lineup: Parents Television Council
The nation's leading conservative family media watchdog has released its annual guide to help parents navigate the new television lineup this fall.