Rod Chiswell

Rodney James Chiswell is an Australian Anglican bishop and former civil engineer who has served as the Bishop of Armidale since 27 February 2021, a position which his father, Peter Chiswell, also held. He previously served as rector of St Peter's, South Tamworth, in the Diocese of Armidale from 2008 to 2020.

Early life, education and parish ministry Chiswell was born in Bingara to Peter and Betty Chiswell, as the youngest of three children. He spent the early years of his life in Gunnedah and was converted to Christianity at age eight, and attended high school in Armidale. After finishing school, Chiswell attended the University of New South Wales where he completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering but also undertook ministry under the leadership of Philip Jensen. The diocese reported that Chiswell was selected in part because he understood the challenges facing a rural diocese, including the recruitment of clergy, support of clergy and their families, and the training of laypeople.

Personal life Chiswell is married to Jenni and has two children.