Logos Bible Software
Sign In
Start a free trial
An Ebook—and So Much More
Discover connections between this resource, others you own, and thousands more with Logos.
Products>James Emery White Collection (5 vols.)

James Emery White Collection (5 vols.)

Publisher:
, 1998–2014
(1)

Digital Logos Edition

Logos Editions are fully connected to your library and Bible study tools.

$63.99

Collection value: $79.97
Save $15.98 (19%)

Overview

Pastor and church-growth expert James Emery White has challenged his fellow pastors and leaders to reach the unchurched—rather than relying on transfers from other congregations to fill their pews. His own church proves the effectiveness of his approach, boasting 70 percent of its growth from the previously unchurched.

This collection brings together some of this proven leader’s most influential and practical works. White walks pastors through the difficult process of ministry evaluation, takes an honest look at the enormous challenges of contemporary ministry, and teaches practical lessons you just can’t get in the seminary classroom. His down-to-earth introduction to the faith, A Search for the Spiritual: Exploring Real Christianity, is a great resource to study for yourself in Logos, then recommend to the spiritual seekers in your life. Plus, this collection includes White’s influential The Rise of the Nones: Understanding and Reaching the Religiously Unaffiliated, a no-nonsense guide to reaching the fastest-growing religious group in the United States—those who check the “none” box on national surveys.

In the Logos editions, these volumes are enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

If you want to grow your church with practical methods based on Scripture, consider reading Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church.

Resource Experts

Key Features

  • Showcases the insights of church-growth expert James Emery White
  • Encourages pastors to reach the unchurched
  • Includes resources on evaluating your ministry, navigating the daily challenges of pastoral ministry, and an introduction to the Christian faith

Product Details

Individual Titles

The Church in an Age of Crisis: 25 New Realities Facing Christianity

  • Author: James Emery White
  • Publisher: Baker
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Pages: 224

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Though some of us in the church may be disturbed by modern trends, we ignore them at our great peril. Changes in belief, culture, marriage, family, media, technology, and mission don’t just affect individuals—they impact the entire body of believers. This hard-hitting examination of the church’s future is both a telescope and microscope—looking out into the vastness of the world, and zooming in on the minute recesses of our hearts. James Emery White calls on the church to boost its spiritual drive and determination to meet the challenges of our day—and the future. If we want to play a vital role in the preservation and growth of Christ’s church in the coming age, we must look beyond daily conflicts and see the much larger battle in which we are engaged.

This book is hard hitting as well as carefully researched. . . . [It] will serve the church well.

—Daniel L. Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

James Emery White directs the church to be true to its calling—to be salt and light in a dying world.

—Alec Hill, president, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

This book is a wake-up call.

—Jerry Newcombe, columnist, Truth in Action Ministries

This book is essential for those who desire to bring the truth, love, and light of Christ to our challenging present age.

—Glenn T. Stanton, director of global family formation studies and ministry strategy development, Focus on the Family

Rethinking the Church: A Challenge to Creative Redesign in an Age of Transition

  • Author: James Emery White
  • Publisher: Baker
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Pages: 186

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Many leaders focus on making their ministries more efficient. But according to James Emery White, the foundational question should be, “Why do we have this ministry?” White helps pastors and lay leaders work through questions that will help them evaluate the effectiveness and purpose behind every aspect of their ministry. He gives leaders the tools they need to rethink evangelism, discipleship, ministry, worship, community, and the structure of the church. He challenges his readers to break old molds, check assumptions, and be sensitive. He uses the language and aims of “seeker-targeted” churches, but urges readers not to tie themselves to any model without understanding the individual purpose of their church. This thoroughly revised and expanded edition emphasizes how to move from rethinking to transition, pointing to the early church in the book of Acts as the ultimate example.

This book is a rich blend of thoughtful, biblical reflection and hands-on experience. It will make an enormous contribution to the lives of those who believe that the local church is the hope of the world.

—Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

Jim White has done it again. I heartily recommend this book.

—Rick Warren, senior pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church

The Rise of the Nones: Understanding and Reaching the Religiously Unaffiliated

  • Author: James Emery White
  • Publisher: Baker
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Pages: 224

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

The single fastest-growing religious group of our time comprises those who check the box next to the word “none” on national surveys. In America, this is 20 percent of the population—and most churches are doing virtually nothing to reach them. In this examination of evangelism methods that lead only to transfer growth—Christians moving from one church to another—James Emery White calls us to discover the mission field right outside our doors. As the pastor of a megachurch that is currently experiencing 70 percent of its growth from the unchurched, White knows how to reach this growing demographic, and here he shares his ministry strategies with concerned pastors and church leaders. If you long to fill your church with lost people entering the family of God, this book is where you should start.

In an era of increasing complexity and religious apathy, James Emery White has written a book that is helpful, informative, challenging, and timely.

—Ed Stetzer, president, Lifeway Research

A Search for the Spiritual: Exploring Real Christianity

  • Author: James Emery White
  • Publisher: Baker
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Pages: 160

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

James Emery White takes the unchurched reader through a thought process that leads to an understanding of the essentials of Christianity. Urging an open mind, White masterfully negotiates the scientific and behavioral evidences for God’s existence. He leads the seeker through an exploration of the fundamentals of Christianity, including:

  • Why the life of Jesus matters
  • Why the death of Jesus matters
  • Why the resurrection of Jesus matters
  • The question of suffering
  • Handling disappointment with Christians

Mature Christians, pastors, and church leaders who long to reach out to their unchurched friends and relatives will find this nonthreatening book the perfect vehicle to communicate their faith. Those seeking meaning and purpose in their lives will find a spiritual road map, with signs along the way pointing them to a deep, authentic relationship with God.

A practical roadmap that will help any serious spiritual seeker in his or her quest for ultimate reality. Read it—and then give it to someone else who is on the journey!

—Mark Mittelberg, executive vice president, Willow Creek Association

If you're investigating whether there’s any substance to the Christian faith, you must read this important book.

—Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ

What They Didn’t Teach You in Seminary: 25 Lessons for Successful Ministry in Your Church

  • Author: James Emery White
  • Publisher: Baker
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Pages: 192

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

You learn a lot in seminary, but some things you just can’t learn in a classroom—like what ministry is actually like on a day-to-day basis. There are no classes called “Taking a Day Off,” “Maintaining Sexual Fences,” or “Emotional Survival 101.” In this immensely practical book, veteran pastor James Emery White provides the kind of mentoring pastors desperately need. His insights will help you transform your relationships with staff and church members, develop healthy boundaries, deliver hard truths, avoid spiritually hazardous situations, use your time effectively, and much more.

James Emery White gives us all a back-stage pass to accompany him in his pastoral ministry. It’s a real education.

—Marshall Shelley, editor, Leadership Journal

The book is packed with timely insights that will help church leaders build strong, effective ministries. [It] deserves a place on every pastor’s bookshelf.

Michael Duduit, executive editor, Preaching magazine

About James Emery White

James Emery White is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina; President of Serious Times, a ministry which explores the intersection of faith and culture; and former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a contributor to Holman Bible Handbook.

Reviews

1 rating

Sign in with your Logos account

  1. Cheryl

    Cheryl

    10/17/2017

$63.99

Collection value: $79.97
Save $15.98 (19%)