Melissa Barnhart
Managing Editor
Melissa Barnhart serves as Managing Editor for The Christian Post. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degrees in government, religion and communications. Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career while still in college by working for a local newspaper outside Dallas, Texas, where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, a U.S. women's softball player in the 2004 Olympic Games, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox. She joined The Christian Post in 2013.
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Derwin Gray Encourages Liberty University Students to Live a Limitless Life
Derwin Gray, lead pastor at Transformation Church in South Carolina, spoke to Liberty University students about leading a limitless life and fulfilling the God accomplishments they were created to achieve for His kingdom.
TSA Screener Arrested, Charged for Allegedly Making Threats Against LAX, References to 9/11
Federal authorities investigating alleged threats made by a former TSA agent the evening before 9/11 that shut down airport terminals at the Los Angeles International Airport have discovered the airport screener acted alone, and found no evidence of a terror plot.
Sadie Robertson Debuts 'Daddy Approved' Sherri Hill Prom Dress Line at NY Fashion Week
Sadie Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame has collaborated with fashion designer Sherri Hill to create a "daddy approved" prom dress line that will be available in spring 2014.
Fox Sports Fires Analyst Craig James for Past Comments on Homosexuality
Football analyst Craig James was recently fired from his new gig at Fox Sports Southwest because of comments he made about homosexuality during a February 2012 Republican candidate debate for the U.S. Senate.
So. Baptists Issue Guidelines for Military Chaplains on Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies
The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention issued guidelines last week for military chaplains that prohibits them from officiating or attending same-sex marriage ceremonies, or participating in marriage retreats for same-sex couples.
Ky. Art Teacher Apologizes for Controversial Project Allowing Students to Walk on US Flag
A public high school teacher in Kentucky has issued an apology for supporting a controversial student-led art project in which the American flag was placed on the ground for students to walk on. McCracken County High School art teacher Shand Stamper said her actions were not politically motivated and was not assigned by her, but part of a project selected by her students.
Joel Osteen Shares Inspirational Night of Hope Message at MegaFest
DALLAS, Texas—Joel and Victoria Osteen pastors at the 43,000 member Lakewood Church in Houston, shared their inspirational message of forgiveness and empowerment at T.D. Jakes' MegaFest on Friday. Osteen said he accepted Jakes' invitation to speak at the festival because it's important for Christians to unite, build family memories, and to be encouraged to fulfill their destinies.
Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson on Life, Marriage Proposals, and His Unwavering Belief in The Creator
Silas Merritt Robertson, who's best known as "Uncle Si" on A&E's most watched reality television show "Duck Dynasty" spoke with The Christian Post about his new book, Si-Cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle that will be available on Sept. 3.
Oprah Winfrey, T.D. Jakes Confront Fatherless Households During 'Lifeclass' Taping at MegaFest
Oprah Winfrey held two episode tapings of her Emmy Award-winning program "Oprah's Lifeclass" on Thursday during T.D. Jakes' three-day MegaFest festival that will broadcast on the OWN network during the first two weeks of September.
Interview: T.D. Jakes on Faith, Family and the Scripture He Turns to in Difficult Times
DALLAS, Texas— Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House and CEO of MegaFest 2013 spoke with The Christian Post at the kickoff of the three-day inspirational festival about the importance of having a personal relationship with God. Jakes also explained why adults need to step up and set the example of making their Christian faith the foundation for the family to depend on through all of life's tragedies and disagreements.
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