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.

The Care and Feeding of Your Church’s Culture

A healthy church is a lot like a healthy family.

5 Keys to a Long Tenure

I just knew, from the beginning, that I had one church plant in me—kind of like one marriage or one family.

3 New Outreach Realities That Many Churches Still Don’t Get

"Strategies must be continually evaluated in light of our rapidly changing and increasingly settled post-Christian culture."

8 Strategic Decisions a Church Needs to Make to Reach the Unchurched

"The mission cannot be about us. It must be about those who have not crossed the line of faith."

5 Things That Keep Pastors Awake at Night

"Here's a little secret you may not know: Every pastor takes every member departure personally."

3 Lies We Believe About Spiritual Growth

"Just like you can open a mutual fund but never invest in it, you can become a Christian yet never become a disciple."

Why the World Needs More "Mere" Christians

"A 'mere' Christian may be the only kind that can get through to a 'none' world."

Why You’re Not Reaching the Unchurched

Understand the shifting cultural landscape of those outside your church and what really matters to the unchurched.