The Venerable Rod Bower is an Anglican priest, Rector of Gosford where he has served for 20 years and Archdeacon for Justice Ministries and Chaplaincy in the Diocese of Newcastle.

He is an ambassador for the Refugee Council of Australia and serves on the board of the Samaritans Foundation. Fr Rod Bower is committed to building social and cultural capital and contributing to the evolution of an Australia where there is respect, peace and harmony.