The Essential Church

"Mandated restrictions cause Grace Community Church to close its doors indefinitely. The church congregation led by Pastor John MacArthur takes a courageous stand and re-opens its doors. Amid health and political uncertainty, the church files a lawsuit against the State of California and County of Los Angeles to protect their God-given rights. Facing fines and jail time, the church learns what is truly at stake. The Essential Church is a feature-length documentary that explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history. This story takes us to multiple countries and uncovers those who have sacrificed their lives for what they believe in. Journey with us as we rediscover why the Church is essential and how we prove that our stand remains true from a scientific, legal, and most importantly a Biblical perspective."