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.

A Final Lesson From Bill Hybels and Willow Creek

There are so many lessons we can learn from the wreckage, but one in particular is seared into my psyche.

What Is Truth in a Wiki World?

How can we define truth in a culture that has democratized it, i.e., truth is based on the opinion of the majority?

Why Winning Minds Is Essential to Evangelism

We must be able to answer the 'So what?' questions in order to reach the hearts and minds of our friends and neighbors.

The Danger of Chasing the Latest Ministry Fad

Making broad sweeping changes based on the latest book you read will leave you constantly chasing the wind.

Summer Reading List 2018

An eclectic blend of history, fiction, biography and more I've read in the past year or plan to read.

Who Is the ‘God’ People Say They Believe In?

Eighty percent of people say they believe in God. But what god do they believe in and how can we help them know the true God?

How to Fix Our Seminaries

Interest in the three-year Master of Divinity degree is declining. Here are some potential reasons why and what to do about it.

How NOT to Grow Your Church

Avoid these five tendencies of stagnant churches and you'll be in a better position to grow your church in healthy ways.