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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Sudan removed from State Dept. list of worst religious freedom violators after dictator ousted
The U.S. State Department removed Sudan from its list of governments that are engaging in or tolerating systemic and ongoing religious freedom violations and has placed Nigeria, Cuba, and Nicaragua on a special watch list for “severe violations of religious freedom” for the first time.
Tyndale House publishes 'Pray for America Bible' to guide Christians in 2020
As the United States heads into yet another contentious election year, one of the nation’s most popular Bible publishers is trying to help Americans pray more efficiently and in a non-partisan manner for the needs of the country.
Tajik pastor charged with singing 'extremist songs' released from prison after 2.5 years
A pastor in Tajikistan has been released from prison over two-and-a-half years after authorities raided his church, according to advocacy organizations.
Stone tablet found in ancient 'temple' might be linked to Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a stone tablet that somewhat resembles a description in the Old Testament that played a role in the story of the Ark of the Covenant, an Israeli newspaper has reported.
Hero missionary doctor celebrates 20 years in Africa, continues serving hundreds each day
It’s been nearly 20 years since award-winning American Catholic missionary Dr. Tom Catena arrived in Africa. But next month, Catena will complete his second decade of service as he has become one of the continent’s most important people.
Trump officials call on 69 countries to decriminalize homosexuality
The Trump administration is calling on 69 countries that criminalize homosexuality to expand protections for LGBT citizens, a call that is backed by at least one conservative evangelical leader.
Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap pastor amid spike in abductions
A bivocational pastor was abducted by gunmen in Nigeria earlier this week, according to multiple news reports from the African nation. Police have mobilized a search team to track down the abductors.
Tennessee to continue accepting refugees as Republican gov. upsets conservatives
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has given consent to allow refugee resettlement in 2020 in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive order giving states and localities the ability to block resettlement.
Church settles breastfeeding lawsuit after telling mother she could cause men to lust
A church in Michigan has settled a lawsuit brought against it by a mother who claimed she was shamed by church staff for breastfeeding her baby during a service in 2018.
Senate compromise to reauthorize USCIRF included in spending bill as deadline looms
The U.S. Senate has agreed on a compromise for the reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as funding for the congressionally mandated watchdog body is set to expire this month if Congress does not act.
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