The church endures not because she is flawless, but because Christ has promised to be present where His Word is spoken and His gifts are given. Few questions feel as common today as this one, whether spoken aloud or carried quietly: “ Why stay in the church?” or “Why do I need to go to church?” For some, the question arises from disappointment, experiences of hurt, conflict, or unmet expectations. For others, it grows out of disillusionment, the sense that the church often