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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Apr 5, 2018
Nigerian Pastor Accused of Beheading 'Secret Lover,' Burying Her in Church
A Nigerian pastor has been arrested after he was accused of killing his "secret lover" and burying her in his unfinished church.
Apr 5, 2018
Beth Moore: Christians Proud to Criticize Prosperity Gospel Have Subscribed to 'Pampered Gospel'
While many evangelicals in America today are proud that they don't subscribe to the "prosperity gospel," Christian evangelist Beth Moore argued Wednesday night that many are guilty to subscribing to a "pampered gospel."
Apr 5, 2018
John Piper Questions Martin Luther King's Theology at MLK50 Event
In the closing speech of the MLK50 Conference in Memphis on Wednesday night, popular theologian John Piper seemingly questioned Martin Luther King Jr.'s theological beliefs but stressed that God used the Civil Rights hero to open his eyes to his own "inexcusable" blind racism.
Apr 4, 2018
Texas Megachurch Pays Off Over $10 Million in Medical Debt for 4,229 Families This Easter
A Texas megachurch has blessed more than 4,000 families within a 20-mile radius of each of its five campuses this Easter by paying off their medical debt totaling more than $10.5 million.
Apr 4, 2018
Catholic Employers Win Lawsuit Against HHS Birth Control Mandate; Avoid $6.9 Million in Fines
Hundreds of Catholic employers have been relieved of millions of dollars in crippling fines after a judge granted them relief from the penalties of violating the federal birth control mandate requiring organizations provide coverage of contraception and abortifacients in employee health care plans.
Apr 3, 2018
Doctor Slams Trans Study That Claims Using Preferred Names Reduces Depression, Suicide
New research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health by scholars at the University of Texas purports to show that the more transgender youth are called by their preferred name in society, it lowers their risk of suicide and depression. However, a top pediatrician denounced the research as "meaningless" and leading to "false" conclusions.
Apr 3, 2018
Expelled Southern Baptist 'Third Way' Pastor Danny Cortez to Step Down From California Church
A California pastor who "changed" his mind on homosexuality has announced that he will step down from the pastoral role of the church he founded over 20 years ago, which was expelled by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2014 for blessing gay unions.
Apr 3, 2018
Boy Prayed to God While Trapped in Los Angeles Sewer for 12 Hours Before 'Miracle' Rescue
While 13-year-old Jesse Hernandez spent 12 hours on Sunday into Monday morning trapped in Los Angeles' maze of sewer pipes not knowing whether he would live or die, he says that there was only one thing he could do in his moment of despair.
Apr 2, 2018
NBC Faces Backlash for Publishing Claim That Christianity Is Used to 'Prop Up' White Supremacy on Easter
NBC News received much backlash on social media after it published an op-ed on Easter Sunday that contended that the Christian faith is being used to "prop up" white supremacy.
Apr 2, 2018
George Washington University to Host 'Christian Privilege' Workshop Days After Easter
Just four days after Easter, George Washington University will host a training session open to students and faculty to teach them about "Christian privilege" in America.