James Emery White

Ask someone under the age of, say, 30, what a “blue light special” means, and they will probably look at you with a blank stare. That’s because they have probably never stepped foot inside a Kmart.

This Thanksgiving reflection shares the inspiring story of Corrie and Betsy ten Boom, who, while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, chose to thank God even for fleas—an act of faith that protected them and allowed them to minister to others....

The most meaningful thing you can do this Christmas is give to Christ. Since 1994, Mecklenburg Community Church has embraced this tradition, starting their holiday giving with a gift to Jesus in celebration of His birth. Over the years, these...

I’ve always found the “word of the year” releases from various dictionaries to be an intriguing insight into contemporary culture. Normally they reflect a true sense of the zeitgeist.

In Twelve Predictions for Churches in 2025, James Emery White outlines key trends likely to impact churches and their leaders. From the rise of ideological churches replacing theology to the increasing challenges of engaging a digital culture, his...

Generation Beta, born between 2025 and 2039, represents the next cohort expected to be shaped by advancements such as autonomous transportation,...

The staff of our church gather first thing every Monday morning for a time of prayer. Each week, it is led by a different staff member. We pray for upcoming events, celebrate God’s work, pray for members of our faith community, and more.

Society seems to be teetering on the edge of decivilization, marked by troubling signs like the cheering response to a violent public murder and...

When it comes to the start of a new year, there tend to be two kinds of predictions. The first are “shots in the dark”—wild, almost baseless predictions that seem more designed to gain attention than to be grounded in any kind of fact. The second are more reasoned. They tend to be based on things already happening that seem to be headed toward even greater prominence.

Americans often believe we were more social before the pandemic, but the truth is, social engagement has been declining for decades. Derek Thompson...