Biblical Teaching. Grace-Filled Leadership.

Pastor James White has served as Senior Pastor of Christ Our King Community Church since its inception. He is a gifted expository Bible teacher, speaker, historian, thought leader, writer, and community advocate.

Originally from Barco, NC, and a graduate of East Carolina University, he joined the full-time staff of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) after graduation. Through his ministry, life, and leadership, God has expanded his territory as a grace-filled leader.

As a marketplace leader, he currently serves as Executive Vice President of Organizational Relations for the YMCA of the Triangle Area. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Southeastern Seminary, where he teaches on Social Justice and Race.

As a community leader, he serves on several boards—including the Martin Luther King Committee of the Triangle and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences—and chairs the NC Dr. Martin Luther King Commission (appointed by Governor Cooper). He is a Senior Fellow/Scholar for the Sagamore Institute. He has served as chapel speaker for over 10 NFL teams, spoken at numerous college campuses, retreats, churches, and conferences, and has written published articles and co-authored books.

He and his wife, First Lady Cynthia White, have been married over 33 years and are the parents of three young adult children.