Knowing the signs of the times, and how then to live as people
of faith, has never been more pressing for the church. Though many
of the signs are disturbing, we ignore them at our great peril.
Combining the very best attributes of a biblical prophet and a
modern-day reporter, James Emery White offers a look at twenty-five
realities facing the church--in the areas of belief, culture,
marriage and family, media and technology, and mission--and how
they affect us as individuals and as a body of believers.
Functioning as both a telescope and a microscope, this hard-hitting
examination of the future of the church looks into the vastness of
the world and into the minute recesses of our hearts. White calls
on thoughtful readers to sharpen their spiritual drive and
determination in order to meet the challenges of our day--and the
future. He calls us to look beyond the daily conflicts in order to
see the much larger war in which we are engaged, so that we might
play our vital role in preserving and growing Christ's church in
the coming age.
It's time for a reality check.
Though many of the signs of the times are disturbing to those of us
in the church, we ignore them at our great peril. Changes in
belief, culture, marriage and family, media and technology, and
mission affect us not only as individuals but also as a body of
believers.
Functioning as both a telescope and a microscope, this hard-hitting
examination of the future of the church looks into the vastness of
the world and into the minute recesses of our hearts. James Emery
White calls on us to sharpen our spiritual drive and determination
in order to meet the challenges of our day--and the future. He
calls us to look beyond the daily conflicts in order to see the
much larger battle in which we are engaged, so that we might play
our vital role in preserving and growing Christ's church in the
coming age.
"Hard-hitting as well as carefully researched. It is also extremely
relevant for our day. In twenty-five concise chapters, White scans
the landscape of the postmodern world we now live in. This book
will serve the church well."--Daniel L. Akin, president,
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"The Church in an Age of Crisis is more than a survey of the
cultural landscape of contemporary America. It is a call to bring
Christian values to bear in the marketplace of ideas. With
prophetic insight, 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 USA
"This book is a wake-up call for those who really care about
America and how lost so many are today. The Church in an Age of
Crisis provides positive answers on how the grace of God in
Christ can break through even the stoniest of hearts."--Jerry
Newcombe, 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, Global Family Formation Studies and Ministry
Strategy Development, Focus on the Family
James Emery White, PhD, is the founding and senior pastor of
Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, often
cited as one of the fastest-growing church starts in the United
States. Former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary,
White is the author of several books, including Rethinking the
Church and What They Didn't Teach You in Seminary.
James Emery White (PhD, Southern Seminary) is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church, a suburban megachuch in Charlotte, North Carolina, often cited as one of the fastest-growing church starts in the United States. Former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, White is the author of several books, including Rethinking the Church and What They Didn't Teach You in Seminary. He lives in North Carolina.