Nicole VanDyke
Nicole Andrea VanDyke is a full-time Christian journalist, photojournalist and photographer. She has reported the news locally, nationally and internationally for the past eight years from a Christian perspective with a biblical worldview. Nicole began her work as a reporter for The Christian Post in August 2021, working out of CP's Washington office, covering the Church & Ministries beat.
Before joining CP, Nicole worked in print journalism, writing for local newspapers for five years. In her eight years of work in journalism, Nicole has provided front-page quality photos using various cameras and participated as a guest commentator in multiple CP podcasts.
In her free time, Nicole sings at her local church where she has served on the worship team. Nicole also volunteers as a youth ministry leader at the church, where she has preached the Gospel and mentored high school and middle school students.
Nicole wants to continue working in journalism and photojournalism for as long as she can. No matter what she does, her goal is to always spread the Gospel to as many people as she can to make disciples of all nations for the purpose of building God’s glorious kingdom on earth and in Heaven through the power that comes from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Youth ministry reports over 7,800 young people turned to Christ in fiscal year 2023
Youth for Christ, a national parachurch group based in Englewood, Colorado, recently released its 2023 Ministry Report, which shows that 7,855 youths accepted Christ during the fiscal year 2022-2023 through its ministry work. This was a 7% increase compared to the 7,323 kids who accepted Christ during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
'We pray as a team': Baltimore Ravens chaplain talks faith, ministering to players
Baltimore Ravens chaplain and former football player Johnny Shelton recently discussed how he ministers to NFL players, including praying with them before games.
Ala. congregation devastated by fire gets help from Baptist church
An Alabama pastor has expressed thanks after his church suffered significant damage from a fire, with a local congregation agreeing to let them use their worship space.
Episcopal church's summer camp director arrested on child pornography charges
The former outreach director at an Episcopal church in Ohio will appear in court on child pornography charges, according to the state diocese.
Lisa Robertson, daughter-in-law of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson, dies at 69
Lisa Robertson, the daughter-in-law of recently deceased televangelist Pat Robertson, died on Dec. 30. She was 69.
Newsboys singer Michael Tait says he accepted Christ after hearing a sermon on Hell in high school
The lead singer of the Christian band Newsboys, who was also part of the Christian rap-rock group DC Talk, Michael Tait, says he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior after hearing a sermon about Hell while in high school.
Pastor arrested for attempting to shove McDonald’s employee’s head into deep fryer in altercation
A North Carolina pastor was arrested following an altercation with a McDonald's employee in which he allegedly attempted to shove the worker’s head in the restaurant’s deep fryer after punching him in the face multiple times, according to police.
'Fragile Neighborhoods' author shares how churches can help tackle America's 'social poverty'
A leading expert in fragile states and political-economic analysis is urging churches and community institutions to do more to combat the increasing " social poverty " in the United States, as many Americans today lack meaningful connections with their neighbors.
How a church's Deaf ministry is sharing the Gospel with the Deaf community
A deaf Pennsylvania couple is helping to lead a ministry for the deaf community and encouraging churches to understand the needs of those hard of hearing in their communities.
Man gets 4 life-saving kidney donations from family members
A man resident who has battled kidney disease his entire life has received four life-saving kidney donations from members of his family.