
Nicole VanDyke
CP Reporter
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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Over 2,500 families receive toys, groceries at California's Rock Church Toys for Joy donation event
Loud cheering amid encouraging words of prayer and a Gospel message could be heard as over 2,500 families and children received donated toys and boxes filled with groceries this holiday season during a California church's drive-thru distribution event, Toys for Joy.

What’s wrong with premarital sex, cohabitation and watching porn? Apologist Sean McDowell answers
While many Christians are taught that premarital sex and cohabitation aren't advisable for many reasons, a growing number of single believers are following secular society's model instead of the biblical model.

'Christmas Comet': There's still time to see Comet Leonard before it leaves solar system
Astronomers have confirmed that stargazers will be able to see a comet pass across the sky two days before Christmas and on Christmas Day before it leaves the solar system.

Altar depicting 'Last Supper' survives Kentucky tornado while church was destroyed
An altar depicting Michelangelo's "The Last Supper" remained standing while the rest of the church suffered catastrophic damage from the deadly tornado that struck Mayfield, Kentucky, last weekend.

Over 100 volunteer with Samaritan's Purse to aid tornado victims in Kentucky, Arkansas
Over 100 people have volunteered so far with the Evangelical humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse to help those devastated by the deadly tornadoes that tore through six different states last weekend and left dozens dead as the charity is partnering with churches in Kentucky and Arkansas.

Archaeologists discover second synagogue in Mary Magdalene's Galilean hometown
Archaeologists say a second synagogue dating back to the Second Temple period has been discovered in what is believed to have been the birthplace of Mary Magdalene of the Bible and is "changing our understanding of Jewish life in this period."

Trapped candle factory worker rescued after praying on phone with wife: 'God will work it out'
As a tornado devastated Mayfield, Kentucky last weekend, Courtney Saxton, 38, and five of her children ranging from 3 to 13 bolted to hide in their bathtub and closet. While they hid, waiting for the storm to subside, Saxton received a frantic call.

Catholic diocese instructs priests to withold baptism, communion from trans-identified individuals
A Catholic diocese in Michigan has ordered its priests not to perform baptisms, confirmations and other Catholic sacraments on trans-identified or nonbinary individuals with an exception for those who have engaged in “repentance” for rejecting their biological sex.

Tim Keller’s health has seen ‘remarkable’ improvement amid stage 4 cancer, doctors say
Popular pastor and author Tim Keller, who is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, was told by doctors that his health has seen “remarkable” improvement in the months following his diagnosis, according to his wife, Kathy Keller.

How to face holiday triggers: Family feuds, addiction and depression
While the purpose of the holiday season is to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, for some, Thanksgiving through Christmas and the new year bring a multitude of temptations or anxiety over the thought of seeing friends and family with whom conflicts remain unresolved.



















