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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Missouri pastor donates kidney to church member, says it was a calling from God
Rev. Jack Coultas, the pastor of Park Grove Christian Church in Deepwater, Missouri, donated a kidney to one of his church members, Jeremy Whitman, who was struggling for nearly two years with kidney failure caused by diabetes.
Wife of California megachurch pastor, mother of 5 dies by suicide
Nearly $500,000 has been raised after the wife of a California megachurch teaching pastor reportedly took her own life last weekend, leaving behind her husband and five kids under the age of 6.
Google Play will remove sugar dating apps fostering prostitution and sex trafficking
Google Play will no longer carry sugar dating apps widely known for promoting compensated sexual acts that have led to many cases of sex trafficking and sexual assault among young women and underage girls.
Cru-affiliated race ministry is shutting down, says outside and inside ‘forces’ caused 'toxic' climate
A Cru-affiliated ministry focused on fostering racial diversity and understanding has announced it is shutting down indefinitely due to what it describes as a “toxic" climate created by inside and outside forces who argue that the ministry has “drifted” from its mission.
Catholic charity has sent nearly $50M to aid Syrians since start of civil war
To provide spiritual, financial and physical support to Syrians amid the ongoing economic crisis in Syria, the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has sent close to $50 million in aid to conduct various projects since the start of the civil war in the Middle East country.
Families 'rejected' by churches unable to handle special needs children find acceptance
The DiToro family in Westbury, New York, is among many that have felt rejected by churches incapable or unwilling to handle the challenges presented by their children with special needs.
South African Olympian sets world record days after praising God: 'Your will be done'
Days before South African Olympic swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker set a new Olympic record in women's swimming, she first took to social media to openly express her Christian faith and pray to God to give her peace and an attitude of gratitude no matter the outcome.
Hundreds volunteer with Samaritan's Purse to help victims of deadly flooding in Germany
Over 350 volunteers affiliated with the international evangelical humanitarian organization Samaritan's Purse have partnered with a church to bring emotional, spiritual and physical support to the victims of the flooding that killed over 200 people across Europe this month.
Ex-Muslim stabbed in London while preaching the Gospel, blames 'police inaction'
An outspoken former Muslim woman who converted to Christianity told people about Jesus Christ on Sunday at the largest park in Central London when an unidentified man wearing black began to repetitively stab her in her face and hands.
Baptist association missions leader resigns over 'inappropriate behavior' with teenager
A Baptist association missions leader in central Missouri has resigned after confessing to inappropriate behavior involving a female teenager several years ago.