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.

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.

When Good Fruit Comes From Flawed Leaders

How should we respond when we discover the depths of a leader's sinfulness? Does it discount the good they've done?

Raising the Bar for Volunteers

The level of commitment and accountability for a school sports team is often higher than that of church volunteers. Why?

Build 5 ‘Fences’ to Protect Yourself From Sexual Sin

I am still stunned by respected Christian leaders resigning over sexual misconduct. Can't we just build the fences we need?

Meet Generation Z

James Emery White: Understanding and Reaching the New Post-Christian World

Crossing Bridges and Breaking Down Barriers

To effectively share our faith, we need to be ready to answer skeptics' questions and teach a new generation the gospel.