Not trying to be dramatic but this is my favorite book I’ve ever read & it’s changed my perspective as a young adult in the modern world. Here’s a lengthy list of things I want to remember from what I’ve learned: In ministry, Austin has helped launch and grow several ministry platforms, including The Porch Fort Worth, the largest weekly gathering of young adults in the nation, Watermark Fort Worth Church, the first satellite campus of Watermark Community Church, and Men’s Retreat, an annual weekend experience for men to be encouraged and grow in Biblical Manhood.

It may seem like you’re eons away from buying a house or retiring from the workforce, but your future self will thank you if you start investing your money now. A family man and ardent supporter of BetterMan, Bill Smith lives in Dallas with his wife, where they are active members of Watermark Community Church, serving in the premarital ministry, Merge. When not lending wisdom and direction to his Church and BetterMan, Mr. Smith is devoted to loving and serving his family—his three sons, their wives and his wonderful grandchildren. I was where you are at this very moment… about to fly the coop and make a life for myself. On my own. No parents. Though the pain of work is a consequence of the fall, work itself is not a punishment. In a perfect world, we would still work. How do I know this? Because before the fall, in the Garden of Eden when it was a perfect world, humankind was still commanded to work. In other words, we’re created to work. Paradise is working the way God intended and joyfully serving him through that work. When we joyfully serve him through our work today we are showing the world a preview of paradise by being a reflection of God and his coming kingdom. “Whatever you do”—which covers everything you do and every possible job—work hard at it. Serve God through it. And you might find that you start to actually like it.Bob: Have they understood there is a difference between what you’re doing and what you were created to do? Adulting is stepping into: “This is what life is all about in the first place,” and realigning yourself in that direction. Emma King is passionate about fighting for the voiceless, training up the next generation in the Word of God, and teaching others to put on the Armor of God in all things. She has worked in Churches in various different roles including worship leading, children's ministry and administrative assistance. No matter the role, Emma's desire to pour biblical truths into the lives of others runs deep. You might remember saying, “I don’t want to grow up!” when you were little, but now that you’re leaving home for the first time , or moving out of the dorm, being an adult takes on a whole new meaning. Bob: JP is a pastor in Waco, Texas. Harris Creek is the church where he pastors. He is married; father of three kids.

With topics like “ Digital Detoxing Helps You Stay in The Present,” “Listen to Your Food,” “Challenge Yourself to be Proactive and Resilient” and “Practice Empathy to Strengthen Group Bonds,” it’s clear that today’s definition of “adult” should provoke a terrifying sense of inadequacy in any grownups who are paying attention. Believe it or not, fire extinguishers actually have expiration dates… so it’s important to make sure yours is still good. Your abilities and experiences will change over time, so God may have you focus on different things at different stages of life= it’s a beautiful, ongoing adventure! What is He calling you to do in this season of life?You should also know how to sew on a button or mend a small hole using a needle and thread. So, you need a small sewing kit at home… if you don’t already have one.

There’s a lot to get your head around when it comes to moving and making a space your own. Here are a few resources that can make it easier: When I went to college, I didn’t have any of the maturity that you need to go to college with. All of these things I promised I would never do—I did in epic proportions, which looked like girls, sex, and eventually drugs and alcohol, and the party, and all of that. I’m running from God. I don’t want to face God, because He’s the Sheriff. I don’t want to face the Sheriff. I don’t want anything to do with Him for that season of my life.

JP takes fundamental ideas and breaks them down into understandable and applicable thoughts. Welcome to adulting is a great guide book into the wild unknown of the Adult world. By now, we’ve covered off a lot of the most important Adulting 101 lessons, and hopefully you’re feeling more equipped to handle some of the new responsibilities that come with growing up. The kids today refer to it as “adulting”. And, believe it or not, there are even classes you can take and books you can read on this very topic.