Q&A #214: LGBTQIA and serving, Federal taxes, Pacifism and serving in military and police services

Q&A #214: Pastors Kyle, and Blake discuss the following:

1. My wife and I (I am a woman), have been watching your services while looking for a new church in Airdrie/Calgary. We love your messages and the idea of becoming love. On watching last week’s podcast, we know you are not an ‘affirming’ church and we’re ok with the idea of an ‘accommodating’ church but were wondering what that looks like in our case. As an openly gay couple, would we be welcomed and encouraged to participate and serve in your church?

2. Does Living Springs pay federal taxes? What is your view on tax exemptions for churches? Does that contradict what Jesus said in Mark 12:17?

3. Does Jesus call his followers to complete pacifism? If so should Christians be participating in the military, the police force, or owning firearms for personal protection?