Let me answer that question, yes. Your church is essential because it is a part of God’s plan in making known His manifold wisdom (Eph. 3:10). Jesus stated clearly He would build His church, and the gates of Hell would not prevail against it (Matt. 16:18). Paul told shepherds (pastors) to be on their guard because the churches they were appointed over were purchased with Jesus’ own blood (Acts 20:28). The book of Acts is a church planting story in Corinth, Galatia, Ephesus, Philippi, ...