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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Ex-witch says its OK for Christians celebrate Halloween but should avoid 'web of darkness'
The Christian Post interviewed two former witches who quit practicing sorcery to follow Jesus. They shared their differing perspectives of Halloween and detailed their complicated paths to Christ. While one ex-witch says she's OK with Christians celebrating Halloween as it's predominantly done today, the other outright opposes the observance.
Film based on Phil Robertson's redemption story grosses nearly $16M at box office
The faith-based film "The Blind," which focuses on the life of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson, has made nearly $16 million since its release in late September.
Ministry leader shares tips for Christians ministering to the LGBT community
An author and leader of a ministry aimed at witnessing to the LGBT community recently sat down with Jackie Hill Perry, who previously identified as a lesbian, to share how the Church can best minister to those who struggle with same-sex attraction.
Candace Cameron Bure announces Great American Family’s Christmas movie lineup
Although Christmas is several weeks away, the Great American Family’s annual Christmas movie event has already begun, with 20 movies debuting between October and December.
Christianity remains the most common religion among Asian Americans as 'nones' grow
As Christianity's popularity continues to dwindle among Asian Americans in recent years, a recent study from the Pew Research Center finds that Christianity remains the most common religion for the demographic.
What is biblical submission in marriage? Pastor details what healthy marriages should look like
Pastor Aaron Graham of The District Church in Washington, D.C., recently preached a sermon about marriage, submission, "headship" and how families flourish when the father leads by example by taking the initiative as a servant leader submitted to Christ.
4 Christians named to Time magazine's ‘100 Next’ list for 2023
Four individuals with strong Christian faiths were featured in Time Magazine's "100 Next" list for 2023, including the co-pastor of a megachurch, an NFL athlete, a NASA astronaut and a baseball star.
Half of US Protestant pastors say economy is negatively impacting their churches: study
Half of the Protestant pastors say the economy is having a negative impact on their churches, according to a new Lifeway Research study.
Teacher at Christian school facing charges for sexual misconduct with 15-year-old student
A teacher at a Christian school in Indiana has been charged with sexual misconduct and child solicitation, having allegedly had an affair with an underaged student.
Teacher forced to remove cross, Bible verse from classroom after atheist group complains
An Indiana public middle school has instructed a teacher to remove Christian wall decor from a classroom after a national secularist legal organization argued that the religious decorations violate the constitutional rights of non-Christian students.