In the final message of 'Why the Church' Peter explains how the church is as relevant as ever.

Preaching is so good. To have someone get up in front of church and preach the gospel to you is precious beyond words. Here Pete talks about how important it is and how you can prepare for it each Sunday.

The church and corporate singing have had quite a cringey relationship at times. Whilst some of this is due to the way the church has done it, most of it is connected to Australian culture and our awkwardness in singing I public. In this message Peter looks at the abundance of singing in the Bible, God’s command to sing together, and why it is good for us to sing.

The church and money have quite a chequered history. Many have loved money and the power it brings. Jesus saw all possessions as belonging to God. He calls us to be generous with what we have. How we handle money is connected to our spiritual health.

You don’t need to look far to see the abuse of power and authority. It seems to be happening everywhere – even in the church! But the abuse of power and authority ought not lead us to abandon it altogether. Instead, we should embrace it as a good structure which God intends for our flourishing. Listen in as Peter explains.

This week’s question is: Do I Have to Go to Church to Be Christian? Those who ask this question seek to separate two things which normally run together – being a Christian and gathering with God’s people regularly. Or, in other words, if you are part of the universal church then you will gather with a local church. Peter explains.