The Essential Church(2023)
God vs government
The Essential Church Synopsis
When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment, unlimited fines, and their own Churches splitting apart take a courageous stand and re-open in the face of a world that has chosen to comply.
The Essential Church (2023) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Shannon Halliday, released on July 28, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars John MacArthur, Jenna Ellis, Paul M Jonna and Charles S LiMandri. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Shannon Halliday
- Writers:
- Shannon Halliday
- Producers:
- Ellen Perry, Seth Bowling
- Production:
- Grace Productions, Grace Community, Church of the Valley
- Status:
- Released
The Essential Church (2023) Trailer
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The Essential Church Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Shannon Halliday, written by Shannon Halliday, produced by Ellen Perry and Seth Bowling.
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The Essential Church Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Essential Church – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Essential Church online?
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The Essential Church (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Essential Church?
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The main cast of The Essential Church (2023) includes John MacArthur, Jenna Ellis, Paul M Jonna, Charles S LiMandri and Jeffrey M Trissell. The film was directed by Shannon Halliday. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Essential Church released?
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The Essential Church was released on July 28, 2023 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Essential Church worth watching?
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The Essential Church (2023) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Essential Church?
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