Groeschel Warns Churches Against Growing Too Fast

Pastor Craig Groeschel shared at the recent Catalyst One Day in Birmingham, Alabama that churches should be careful about growing too fast. Warren Bird agrees with Groeschel's warning, noting that churches should maximize what they have before expanding and make sure any expansion is rooted in a strong leadership team and is financially responsible.

Source: The Christian Post

How Pastors Can Lead During the Rise of Trump

In the midst of the political chaos surrounding the rise of Donald Trump, pastors can use this opportunity to refocus their congregations on faithfulness and the Gospel message. In addition, there are political values that don't line up with God's values. God shows favor to the humble, God's means will bring about God's results, and the seeming pragmatic choice isn't always the right choice.

Source: CrossWalk

Young Adults More Likely to Live with Parents

A married partner is no longer the most likely living option for young adults, ages 18 to 34. As of 2014, 32.1% of young adults live with a parent, while 31.6% live with a spouse or partner. In addition, 22% live in a dorm, prison, or other relative. This overall number is not as high as in country's such as Italy, but in some cases this arrangement could be a failure to "launch" into adulthood.

Source: NYT