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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Christians can’t ‘pray away mental illness’: Abby Johnson delves into myths and therapy (podcast)
When pro-life advocate Abby Johnson thinks back to the past 13 years of her life, she recalls needing medical intervention to relieve postpartum depression and psychosis following the birth of her daughter, Grace.
YouVersion Bible app amasses over 500M installs on devices worldwide
The popular Bible mobile app YouVersion has amassed over 500 million installs after starting as one of only 200 free apps in the iOS App Store in 2008.
Christian social media influencer gives away her belongings after hearing command from God
On the eve of her Nov. 3 birthday, outspoken Christian social media influencer Khafi Ekpata of London was in the middle of taking a shower and thinking of ways to celebrate her special day when she believes she heard the voice of God tell her: “Just give everything away.”
Churches overlooked youth ministry as family engagement decreased during pandemic, study finds
Amid the pandemic, the level of engagement in children’s ministry in churches across the United Kingdom, United States, Brazil and Canada dramatically decreased, a new study suggests.
Christian actor sues for religious discrimination after firing from Broadway play
A 2010 Tony Award nominee filed a lawsuit claiming discrimination following his firing from the Broadway show “Come From Away” after he voiced his objection to a state mandate prohibiting singing in worship settings and questions were raised about his beliefs.
Alabama church members protest pastor, call for resignation over mismanagement allegations
Members of an Alabama church protested Sunday for their pastor to step down amid accusations of financial mismanagement, claiming that the congregation voted to oust him.
Texas ministry building 16 tiny houses to provide medical patients with free housing
A Texas-based nonprofit organization that provides free, short-term living for those experiencing medical crises has announced it is adding 16 new houses to its faith-based ministry.
Directors of Christian ‘healthy sexuality' ministry share how they overcame struggles with intimacy
After overcoming struggles with sexual intimacy in their own marriage, a couple that runs a company promoting “healthy sexuality” shared secrets to overcoming issues in any married couple’s sex life.
Actor Josh Brolin celebrates 8 years of sobriety: ‘God is in everything’
Actor Josh Brolin celebrated eight years of sobriety by thanking his family, friends and God for helping him along the challenging journey.
Evangelical leaders urge pastors not to forsake teaching Bible prophecy, talk End Times
Pastors who refuse to preach about Bible prophecy are failing to "teach 20 to 40 percent of the Bible,” said Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in Southern California.