In the inaugural episode of Missiology Shelf, Martin Rodriguez sits down with Michael Niebauer, author of Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission. Together, they discuss the experiences that inspired the book, Niebauer’s unique approach to mission rooted in theological ethics, and how virtue plays a central role in Christian discipleship. The conversation also explores the challenges of modern church planting, the significance of persuasion in mission work, and the importance of focusing on glorifying God in all aspects of ministry.

The Book

Virtuous Persuasion reimagines Christian mission through the lens of theological ethics and virtue. Rather than ...

Martin Rodriguez sits down with Enoch Wan, professor of intercultural studies and director of the doctor of education and doctor of intercultural studies programs at Western Seminary (Portland, OR). They discuss diaspora missiology, the relational mission paradigm, and the the deficiencies of "functional" missionary anthropology.

Our Guest

Martin and Greg chat with Alan Roxburgh and Jenny Sinclair at the Leaving Egypt podcast. They discuss how the churches have been affected by modernity, and how mission needs to change. Sharing the disorientation they encounter among church leaders, they explore the tension between missiological scholarship and relationships with real people.

Alan J. Roxburgh is founder of The Missional Network, and a widely published, leading theologian and experienced pastor who has been shaped by the work of Lesslie Newbigin. Alan lives in Vancouver, Canada, though he grew up in Liverpool - a place that taught him to be suspicious of authority ...