The Central Principles of Interpreting God's Word

Sep 12, 2012 | Spiritual Growth, Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership, Women's Ministry

An accurate interpreter strives to discover the Author’s intended meaning, which is the only true meaning. The meaning is determined by the Author and is left for readers to discover.   Context is critical in Scripture interpretation. Every word is part of a larger...

Balancing Ministry and Family Life

Sep 5, 2012 | Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership

How do we balance ministry and family life? That’s a question I think every ministry leader asks herself. If you are reading this newsletter, then you probably know what’s on my plate: wife, homeschooling mom to 3, Antioch school, W2W coordinator,...

Handling the Word of God with Accuracy

Aug 8, 2012 | Spiritual Growth, Theology, Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership, Women's Ministry

Second Timothy 2: 15 admonishes, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”  This passage sums up one of the key themes in Paul’s letter to Timothy, that is that the “standard...

Guard Your Heart

Aug 1, 2012 | Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership

I recently read that your heart is the most important leadership tool you have. It is not your experience, knowledge, or skills. It is your heart that matters most of all. Eight years ago I wrote a book called Parenting on Your Knees: Prayers and Practical Guidance...

Core Disciplines for Spiritual Growth

Jul 11, 2012 | Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Theology, Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership, Women's Ministry

There are a few Core Disciplines necessary for believers to progress soundly in the faith and to avoid growing ontologically “light” … These disciplines taxi us to the feet of God so He can work in our lives and we can glorify Him. Inward Disciplines Listening –...

Sneaky Foxes in Women's Ministry

Jul 4, 2012 | Vicki Tiede, Women in Leadership

Wise King Solomon said, “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom” (Song of Solomon 2:15). Most of you reading this are experiencing life in full bloom. Nearly all of you are married and...