How to Live in Your Parent's House (and Never Leave)

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Teens and young adults face tremendous pressure from societal expectations about independence. Independence from parents, an ability to stand alone, and to "make something" of oneself are part of our culture. But is this kind of independence a Biblical virtue? What sort of dependence does God expect of us? Some surprising answers are evident in the life of Jehoshaphat.

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Scott Delamater

Scott Delamater is a longtime member and elder in the United Church of God with a deep commitment to the mission of preaching the gospel and preparing a people. He currently serves as the National Music Coordinator for UCG Feast sites across North America and has volunteered for many years at United Youth Camps in a variety of roles, including Assistant Camp Director and Bible Instruction Lead. In addition to his service in the Church, Scott is also active in his local community, mentoring high school students as a programming coach in a robotics program.

Professionally, Scott has over 25 years of experience in software development, product strategy, and team leadership, having worked in both large organizations and startup environments. He is known for his thoughtful, data-informed approach to problem solving, his ability to communicate clearly across disciplines, and his desire to build systems—and teams—that serve people well. Scott and his family live in the Cincinnati area.