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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Arkansas Legislature Overrides Gov. Beebe's Veto of 20-Week Abortion Ban
Arkansas state legislators voted to override Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of a bill that will ban abortions in the state at 20 weeks, unless the woman is a victim of rape, incest or her life is at risk due to a medical emergency.
Mass. Gender Identity Policy: Public Schools Ordered to Allow Boys to Use Girls' Bathroom
The Massachusetts Department of Education has issued a directive to the state's public schools mandating that they allow boys to cheer on girls-only cheerleading squads, and allow boys to use girls' restrooms if the male student identifies as a female to comply with the state's anti-discrimination law.
Arkansas Gov. Vetoes Ban on Abortion at 20 Weeks, or Pain Stage
Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would ban abortions in Arkansas at 20 weeks, unless a woman is a victim of rape, incest or her life is at risk due to a medical emergency.
Low-Income Residents Can Apply for Pet Food Stamp Program
A New York-based nonprofit organization has created a new assistance program that could benefit pet owners who already receive help from state and local Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
'One Million Men Porn Free' Pastor: You Forget About God, Family When Addicted to Porn
To combat the addiction to pornography, Pastor Jay Dennis of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Fla., created his own program, "One Million Men Porn Free," because he wasn't able to find resource materials that he could use to defeat the devastating effects the lure of pornography had on members of his church.
Tim Tebow's Family Pastor Prays for Both Tim, Jeffress Amid Controversy
Tim Tebow's family pastor, Mac Brunson, is speaking out in support of both Tim Tebow and Pastor Robert Jeffress amid the controversy surrounding Tebow's decision not to speak at the First Baptist Church of Dallas in April.
Judge Dismisses Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Joyce Meyer Ministries
A Monroe County, Ill., judge on Tuesday dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit against Joyce Meyer Ministries that involved the murder of her former bodyguard's family.
Ralph Reed Attacked for Using Bible in Immigration Debate
Conservative political activist Ralph Reed is taking a lashing from liberal blogs and media organizations for applying biblical principles to the immigration reform debate, which he wrote about in a recent op-ed for USA Today.
Woman's Claim to Be Millionaire Because of Abortion Is 'Insane,' Says Pro-Life Activist
Thousands of Americans are alarmed by a newly released video that shows a pro-abortion activist proclaiming that she achieved financial success by having an abortion.
Tenn. Church Treasurer Arrested; Allegedly Stole $160,000 to Pay for Tanning, Wedding
A Tennessee woman who allegedly stole more than $160,000 from a Methodist church faces her first court appearance on Friday.
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