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.

Why Acquisition and Retention Go Hand in Hand

Churches need to be just as committed to retention as they are to acquisition of new members.

Being an Outreach-Focused Church During Christmas

Many churches say they're focused on reaching the unreached, but often they're just reaching the already convinced.

Letting Go of a Defeatist Theology

We can't give in to a fatalistic acceptance of church decline.

3 Intangibles of Good Leaders

The most effective leaders possess these traits.

Why Gen Z and the Church Aren’t as Far Apart as You Think

Young people and the church have surprisingly similar goals.

The New Religion That’s Driving Us Apart

We are more than the work we do.

When Baptism Metrics Mislead

Are we truly reaching the unchurched, or just chasing numbers?

5 Ways the Online World Is Hurting Us

The latest findings from social scientists about how the internet is affecting us.