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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Sadie Robertson, Hillsong worship leader on how young adults can deal with change, make friends
Hillsong Young & Free singer-songwriter Aodhan King recently joined Sadie Robertson Huff on her podcast, “Whoa That's Good,” to share how young adults should handle change in adulthood and maintain faith by saying "yes" to friendships.
Two-thirds of American Christians don't know any methods for telling others about Jesus, poll finds
Most American Christians want to share their faith, but only a minority of them have actively encouraged others to embrace Jesus Christ, according to new data released by Lifeway Research that suggests more than six out of 10 Christians in the United States don't know any methods for telling others about their faith in Christ.
USPS can require Christian postal carrier to work on Sundays, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court panel has ruled against a U.S. Postal Service employee who sought religious exemptions from working on Sundays because of his faith.
‘Not a faith issue’: Churches address mental health stigma in the pews during awareness month
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, pastors and church leaders are urging their congregations to shatter the stigma and advising that mental health isn't always a "spiritual issue."
Abby Johnson slams claim that sex is just 'a man's need': Wives should be able to enjoy it too
Abby Johnson highlighted the importance of women having pleasurable sex, warning that Christians can sometimes reduce procreation to "a man's need and a woman's duty."
Church of Scotland votes to allow ministers to marry same-sex couples
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted Monday to allow ministers and deacons to marry same-sex couples. By a 274 to 136 vote, ministers and deacons can now apply to become authorized celebrants to conduct same-sex ceremonies. Ministers who oppose such unions will not be forced to conduct same-sex ceremonies.
Man who served 33 years in prison for murder leads inmates to Christ
A man who had served 33 years in prison for a murder he committed in 1987 has since helped lead hundreds of other inmates to faith in Jesus Christ through his work with a prison ministry.
Craig Groeschel says people like Jesus until they discover His ‘exclusive' claims
Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life.Church has stated that while many people like the idea of Jesus loving sinners, they are often turned off by His “exclusive claims.”
Michael Todd warns Christians against 'cuffing' themselves to idols: 'It's killing our calling'
Megachurch pastor Michael Todd warned his congregation that, all too often, Christians "cuff" themselves to comfortable idols and in doing so, miss out on wonderful opportunities in life.
Francis Chan criticizes ‘my body my choice’ argument: ‘God says nothing is yours’
Pastor and bestselling author Francis Chan has criticized the popular pro-choice slogan “my body, my choice,” declaring at a Christian festival that “God says nothing is yours.”