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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Bible experts discuss racial divide in US, how Christians can be part of solution
Bishop Derek Grier of Grace Church in Dumfries, Virginia, recently held a series of discussions with a variety of Bible experts regarding racial strife United States and how Christians can be part of the solution.
Kentucky Baptist college president fired after allegation he sexually assaulted female employee
The president of a Baptist college in Kentucky has been removed over allegations of inappropriate behavior, including sexually assaulting a female employee.
Justin Bieber admits needing ‘serious’ healing before marriage: ‘I had trauma and scars’
In a Sunday podcast about marriage and relationships, Justin Bieber admitted his past is filled with “trauma and scars” and the only way he could enter into a “healthy” marriage relationship with his wife, Hailey, was by experiencing “serious” healing.
'Why hasn’t the Lord come yet?': Prophecy Pros answer top questions about the rapture
"Why hasn’t the Lord come yet?" Many believers are anxious for Jesus' return and, in the natural, some feel God is postponing or delaying His return, despite knowing that scriptures, such as 2 Peter 3, teach that God is not slow, but is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, said Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson of the "Prophecy Pros Podcast."
Churches hand out thousands of pounds of candy on Halloween while others decry 'pagan' holiday
On Sunday, churches across the nation celebrated Halloween as a “harmless” holiday that can create a “fun” environment focused on costumes, candy and celebratory festivities. Other churches, however, warned their congregants about the “pagan” ties to the holiday and hosted alternate events.
Ex-witch shares how she left the occult for Christ, why Halloween is ‘Satan’s playground’
Outspoken Christian and ex-witch Jenny Weaver said before she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she spent nine years of her life practicing witchcraft, abusing drugs and obeying the whispering voices she believes were demons “tormenting” her with the command: “Go cut yourself, cut yourself, cut yourself.”
‘Theology of Periods’: Christian author shares women’s silent struggles with taboo topic
After writing a book series on prayer, including how to pray during a global crisis, author Rachel Jones pondered over what issue her next book would tackle. The first words that came to her mind were: “Theology, God, and the menstrual cycle.”
Andy Stanley reflects on restoring 'broken' relationship with father Charles Stanley
Pastor Andy Stanley of Atlanta's North Point Community Church reflected on his past struggles with a “broken” relationship with his father, evangelist Charles Stanley, and offered biblical advice for restoring fractured relationships.
‘Tomlin United Tour’ removes VIP option amid backlash over ‘celebrity-style commercialized worship’
Following scrutiny from online critics, Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin eliminated the "VIP" ticket option from their upcoming United States concert tour.
5 pastors' wives share blessings, challenges of their calling for Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastors' wives share what God's calling on their lives has been like as they navigate their role in the church. They share the pressures set before them to meet people's expectations, the joys of serving others in ministry, and the struggles in between.