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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Feb 3, 2017
Congress Looks to Protect Freedom of Doctors, Hospitals to Refuse Aborting Babies
Legislation that would protect the rights of doctors, faith-based health care providers and religious institutions to refuse performing or covering abortions without fear of government consequence was introduced in the House and Senate on Friday.
Feb 3, 2017
Resettlement of Displaced Pakistani Christian Refugee Family Delayed by Trump Order
A refugee family of four who fled from one of the most dangerous countries in the world to live as Christians was relieved to find out that after years of living as marginalized refugees in Thailand, they were finally approved by the U.S. government to be resettled in New Mexico this month.
Feb 3, 2017
Over 1,500 Churches to Watch NFL Players Share Their Testimonies on Super Bowl Sunday
Just hours before America's biggest football game of the year, churches across the United States will hear the personal life stories of NFL players and their wives as they talk about their own journeys with Jesus Christ.
Feb 3, 2017
How Harry Reid Unwittingly Helped the Christian Right
It was just last October when former Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., proclaimed that he laid the groundwork for a potential Democrat-controlled Senate to forgo a possible Republican-led filibuster to confirm the Supreme Court nominee of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton with a simple majority.
Feb 2, 2017
Syrian Christians in Pennsylvania Back Refugee Ban: 'Trump Is Right'
Syrian Christians who immigrated to the United States and are currently living in Pennsylvania say that they agree with President Donald Trump's controversial move to indefinitely ban Syrian refugees.
Feb 2, 2017
Leaked Draft of Trump Executive Order Would Protect Religious Freedom for Gay Marriage, Abortion Opponents
President Donald Trump may issue a "religious freedom" order that would protect Americans' rights to live their lives and run their businesses in accordance with their religious beliefs on marriage and abortion, according to draft order that has been leaked to the press.
Feb 2, 2017
Trump Reveals 5 Words That 'Touch His Heart' at National Prayer Breakfast
At the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton on Thursday morning, President Donald Trump revealed that through all of the ups and downs and personal struggles of his campaign, there were five words that gave him solace and comfort.
Feb 2, 2017
Trump Promise to End IRS Monitoring of Pastor Sermons Introduced as Bill in House
Members of Congress introduced legislation in the House and Senate on Wednesday that would restore the rights of churches and pastors to speak and advocate politically from the pulpit without fear of their tax-exempt status being revoked by the Internal Revenue Service.
Feb 1, 2017
Pro-Lifers: Trump 'Kept His Promise' With Supreme Court Pick Gorsuch
Evangelical and pro-life leaders are praising President Donald Trump for following through on his campaign promise to nominate a constitutionalist and pro-life jurist to the United States Supreme Court by nominating 10th Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch on Tuesday night.
Jan 31, 2017
Boy Scouts' Transgender Policy Is a 'Rebellion Against God; It's Time to Get Out,' Christian Leader Says
The Boy Scouts of America has ended its boys-only tradition by announcing on Monday night that it will allow girls who identify as boys to participate in scouting programs — a move that is leading conservative Christian activists to encourage parents and churches to abandon the 106-year-old organization.