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.

Preserve the Status Quo or Grow? Growth Mindset

Rather than the policies serving the organization, a growth mindset shifts focus toward healthier growth.

Trusting God Involves Letting Go — and Other Truths From Corrie ten Boom

Corrie Ten Boom learned, through her family's faith, about trusting God involves letting go.

10 Growth Tools for Your Church

Be friendly. I don’t mean friendly to people you know, or friendly to people you like, or friendly to people who are like you. I mean friendly to all people.

How Is God Transforming You?

Growing spiritually is something that can be served by other people but ultimately must be owned personally by you.

The Reality of Reaching the Unchurched

Very few churches who say they want to advance reaching the unchurched are effectively marketing themselves to the unchurched population.

Common Misconceptions About the Bible

When talking with people about the Christian faith, it is helpful to quickly and concisely convey the significance of the Bible to the Christian faith, and to overcome some misconceptions about the Bible.

6 Red Flags to Watch Out for in Church Staff

How do you spot warning signs after you’ve hired someone?

God’s Design for Marriage: God’s Best Design for Marriage

Marriage was ordained by God and set apart by God before children, before the family, before government, before the Church, at the very onset of creation. This article explores God's design for marriage as a guiding vision for how couples can live out faith and commitment in a changing culture.