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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Rick Warren Becomes Target of Internet Scammers Looking to Profit From His Son's Death
Pastor Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book "The Purpose Driven Life" and founder of Saddleback Church sent out a message of thanks to his Facebook and Twitter followers who've alerted the social media outlets to remove imposters soliciting money from people who think they're following the real Rick Warren.
Uncle Si of 'Duck Dynasty' Fame Says 'Look at Me, God Has a Sense of Humor'
"Duck Dynasty" fans' favorite uncle, Si Robertson, who says God has a sense of humor because he's turned four disheveled-looking Christian guys into reality television stars, will be releasing his new book next month.
GAO to Audit Planned Parenthood, Abortion Providers That Receive Taxpayer Funding
The Government Accountability Office has announced that it will investigate Planned Parenthood's use of taxpayers' dollars amid recent cases against abortion providers that have fraudulently over-billed Medicaid, and other family planning programs.
PC(USA) Removes 'In Christ Alone' From Hymnal Because of Line About God's Wrath; Exclusion is Theological Blunder, Says Lay Committee President
The Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Songs for the Presbyterian Church (USA) has decided to not include the hymn "In Christ Alone" because one phrase speaks about God's wrath.
Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Announce Support for Bill to End Sex Trafficking in US
Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, on announced Thursday his and the congregation's support for H.R. 2805, the "End Sex Trafficking Act of 2013."
Ex-Gay Community Lobbies Congress for Recognition, Protection From Discrimination
Members of the ex-gay community will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby their congressional representatives for recognition of former homosexuals and federal protection from discrimination.
Franklin Graham Says Saeed Abedini's Wife Feels Abandoned by US Gov't; Notes President Obama's Silence
Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday announcing that Sept. 26 will mark one year that Pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for being a believer in Jesus Christ. He said Abedini's wife, Naghmeh, continues to hear reports that her husband is being beaten and tortured; and she feels abandoned by the U.S. government, as President Obama continues to remain silent on the issue.
'Why Atheism Will Replace Religion' Author: Economic Security a Characteristic of 'Godless' Countries
Bio-psychologist Nigel Barber details the socio-economic reasons why he predicts atheism will prevail over the world's religions by the year 2041 in his book, Why Atheism Will Replace Religion: The Triumph of Earthly Pleasures Over Pie in the Sky.
Disney Channel's Popular Sitcom 'Good Luck Charlie' to Feature Married Lesbian Parents
The popular Disney Channel family sitcom "Good Luck Charlie" will feature a married lesbian couple in the final episode of the fourth season, which ends in 2014.
Fuller Seminary President Responds to Concerns About Student-Led LGBT Group on Campus
Mark Labberton the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., announced this week that the evangelical seminary's willingness to allow OneTable, an LGBTQ student-led organization, to hold monthly meetings and sponsor campus events does not conflict with the institution's policies and Christian moral beliefs and teachings.
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