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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Trump Reduces Refugee Resettlement Ceiling to Historic Low; Evangelical Leaders React
Despite pleas from evangelical leaders, the Trump administration will reduce the United States refugee resettlement ceiling to 30,000 for fiscal year 2019.
Sexuality a 'counter-Gospel' in today's culture, Russell Moore argues in new book
Leading Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore has released a new book to aid Christians through their struggles with various aspects of family "spiritual warfare."
Greg Laurie Describes 'Awkward Moment' With Melania Trump During White House Dinner
California evangelist and megachurch pastor Greg Laurie shared his experience from last month's White House dinner for evangelical leaders and detailed what he considered to be an awkward moment with First Lady Melania Trump.
Ex-Crossroads Pastors Launch New Church After Patrick Garcia Firing; Over 500 Attend
Pastors who either resigned or were ousted from the multi-campus Crossroads Christian Church in Indiana have started a new church that has seen as many as 500 people in attendance for a pre-launch "mini service."
Christian College Under Fire for Turning Away Gay Student Who Only Needed 6 Credits to Graduate
A private Christian college in Pennsylvania is under fire after a former student took to Facebook to explain how he was turned away from finishing his degree because he is gay.
Nearly 22,000 Civilians Killed Worldwide in 2017 by Islamic Extremism: Report
Islamic extremists and the efforts to combat them are responsible for 84,000 deaths in 2017, according to a new report from an organization founded by former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Moore on MacArthur's Social Justice Statement: 'Bible Doesn't Make These Artificial Distinctions'
Leading Southern Baptist Ethicist Russell Moore has responded to John MacArthur's recent claims that evangelicals' embrace of social justice causes is a threat to the Gospel.
Trump Hurting Religious Freedom Worldwide With Refugee Cuts, Evangelical Leaders Say
Evangelical leaders are continuing to speak out against the Trump administration's cuts to United States refugee resettlement, arguing that the historically low levels of refugees being resettled harms international religious freedom.
81 Percent of Family TV Comedies Show Kids Being Exposed to Sexual Dialogue: Report
Over 80 percent of prime-time network family comedy television shows have scenes in which adult characters use sexually explicit dialogue in front of children, a conservative media watchdog has warned.
Megachurch Pastor Jim Garlow Resigning From Skyline to Minister to Politicians, Gov't Officials
Southern California megachurch pastor Jim Garlow will step down from his role as senior pastor at Skyline Church in La Mesa in order to focus on ministering to lawmakers, ambassadors and federal government employees.
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