James Emery White

James Emery White is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a former professor of theology and culture at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he also served as their fourth president. His latest book, ‘Hybrid Church:Rethinking the Church for a Post-Christian Digital Age,’ is now available on Amazon or from your favorite bookseller. To enjoy a free subscription to the Church & Culture blog, visit ChurchAndCulture.org where you can view past blogs in our archive, read the latest church and culture news from around the world, and listen to the Church & Culture Podcast.

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

The Trend of Personal Authority

The rise of the nones is about the rejection of church attendance and denominational affiliations, not personal spiritual practices. But those practices, and whatever beliefs may accompany them, are highly individualized.

A Global Renewal of Spiritual Interest

I would call it a moment. I do believe that signs are pointing to a renewal of spiritual interest and openness, including interest and openness to the Christian faith.

The Sacred Nature of Sex

It is precisely because of the God-given, sacred nature of sex that it is meant to be pursued and protected by the covenant of marriage.

Church Shift

Martin Luther encouraged his fellow monks to break out of the monasteries and walk among those in the world.

Why Sins of the Spirit Offend God So Deeply

The sins of the flesh are the ones we elevate, while the sins of the spirit are the ones we embrace.

Relational Unity or Isolation?

The horizontal dimension of the cross symbolizes the other aspect of community that the cross offers—that we can be reconciled not only to God, but also to each other, and be brought together to form one body.

Can Policies and Accountability Affect the Heart?

Policies are inherently limited because there can never be enough rules to cover every conceivable circumstance.