Michael J. Rhodes (PhD, Trinity College/University of Aberdeen) is lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Aotearoa, New Zealand. He is the author of several books, including Reimagining Biblical Politics, Just Discipleship, Formative Feasting, and Practicing the King's Economy (with Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert). Rhodes is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. After spending 12 years living, working, and worshiping in South Memphis, he and his family are now part of an intentional community committed to Christian community development in South Auckland.