Theology Q&A Theology Q&A: Protests in Church, Caring for the Homeless, Amillennialism, What's after Death? Is Speeding a Mortal Sin? What about Ash Wednesday?
Jan 25, 2026
They tackle how to respond calmly and safely when protests disrupt worship. They discuss practical church care for people experiencing homelessness and recovery-minded outreach. They explore amillennial views of the devil and the intermediate state, plus the renewed creation. They weigh moral seriousness for speeding and explain Ash Wednesday practices tied to confession and absolution.
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Call Your Pastor Early
- Call your pastor whenever you wonder whether you should contact them; the answer should usually be yes.
- Pastors are appointed to provide ongoing theological care, counsel, and special ministry in times of sickness, trauma, or vocational struggle.
Use Texts For Quick Pastoral Questions
- Use brief texts or emails for quick questions and invite deeper issues to a face-to-face meeting.
- Let pastors triage small matters remotely but require in-person time for serious pastoral care like marriage troubles.
Homelessness Has Layered Causes
- Homelessness often hides a mix of causes including injury, addiction, mental health, and broken support networks.
- Effective church care targets known people and recurring needs, while systemic problems require coordinated civic responses.
