Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future

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Pastor Loya is regarded as one of the emerging voices in America and prominent preachers of his generation. His unique style and bilingual speaking ability has taken him all over the nation ministering in some of America’s largest churches. He has also ministered abroad in such places as Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and several parts of Central America.

don’t let time go by…take advantage of having the knowledge that you have purpose on the earth to further His kingdomBefore we get to the resources, let’s pause a moment and talk about the word “adulting.” Believe it or not, this word is actually in the dictionary. Merriam-Webster gives us a pretty solid definition of adulting: If you’re going to be living on your own, whether renting or buying, you need to protect your home and the contents in it. FFAs will be able to invest your money for you, as conservatively or aggressively as you’d like, and are held to very high standards to ensure your investments hit certain benchmarks. They are fee based, rather than commission driven.

Jonathan "JP" Pokluda is teaching pastor at Watermark Community Church, with an average weekly attendance of 12,000 people, and leader of The Porch, an influential gathering of thousands of young adults who come hear the gospel and get equipped for Kingdom purposes. Pokluda came to understand the grace of the Gospel in his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire in him to reach people in their twenties and thirties for Christ. He lives with his wife, Monica, and their three children. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Talbot School of Theology and a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. When it comes to physical health, remember that the goal should ultimately be to make yourself feel healthy and capable. It doesn’t mean hitting a specific number on a scale or having clearly defined muscles. It means making sure that when you go to the doctor, you get a clean bill of health, and that you feel your best as often as possible. Beginning work in public school education, David has served organizations in educational technology, the Texas electricity market, a beef cattle ranch, the local church, as well as the university classroom.Choosing who you live with is just as important as choosing where you live. This person (or these people) will be a big part of your life, so it’s important you find someone whose lifestyle and habits match your own. This doesn’t always mean you want to choose your best friend—more than one solid friendship has ended because someone neglects the dishes in the sink. Since 2004, Bryan has been the lead and founding pastor of Lifeline Community Church in West Jordan, Utah, where his mission has been to cultivate holistic disciples of Christ with lives of passionate engagement and intellectual depth. He has discipled men for over 20 years, teaching from an authentic place where his own story fits into God’s grand story. This video from YouTuber Justine Leconte is a short and sweet explanation of how to care for your clothes. She gives advice not only on how to do laundry the right way, but also how to store your clothes so they have a long lifespan.

There are some terrific money saving apps that make budgeting and saving a cinch, so you really don’t have to think about it too much. You should also know how to change a flat tire and pump gas, should you ever have to do it yourself. Being able to change a flat will help you avoid having to call roadside assistance, which can be a costly expense depending on your auto insurance coverage. C. Health & Wellness 10.Managing Medical & Dental Appointments Welcome to Adulting - A 7-Day Devotional by Jonathan “JP” Pokluda. For many of us, transitioning from school to adulthood is difficult. But sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be. In this devotional, we’ll see ... It’s also not a bad idea to seek out “one-stop shops”, offering both accounting and future planning advice from a fiduciary financial advisor.We’ve already mentioned that you can expect lots of new relationships as you enter young adulthood. But your old relationships—with friends from high school and your younger years, and your family as well—are also likely to change. Bob: You’ve worked with young people/with young singles through a ministry called The Porch that was a part of Watermark and is, now, in churches all across the country. What are your observations about this generation? So here is what you need to know, if you don’t already, when it comes to taking care of your house. 6. Minor Home Repairs Last but not least… cleaning. A clean and tidy home is so important for your physical and mental well-being.