Rob Floyd to step down from Frontier Services
The head of the bush ministry agency will retire from the role in late March
February 4, 2026
After almost three years as National Director of Frontier Services, Rob Floyd has announced he will step down from the role following the next Board meeting on 31 March.
Over the past month, Mr Floyd has been in conversation with Frontier Services Chair, Rev Heather den Houting, and Assembly General Secretary, Andrew Johnson, reflecting on the significant work undertaken to stabilise and grow the agency’s vital bush ministry.
Mr Floyd has discerned that now is the right time to retire from the role, creating space for new leadership to guide Frontier Services into its next phase of expanding mission and service to people in rural and remote Australia.
Mr Floyd commenced as National Director in March 2023, following nine months as Acting National Director. Prior to this, he served almost six years as Associate General Secretary of the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly. He is also a former National Director and Associate Director of UnitingWorld, roles he held over a combined period of more than eight years.
“Rob has held senior leadership positions with the Assembly for more than 17 years,” Mr Johnson said. “Throughout that time, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and care for his teams. We are all richer for his skill, passion, and commitment.
“We thank Rob for his service and trust that he will flourish in the next season of his life.”
Reflecting on his time, Mr Floyd said, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my journey with Frontier Services and the various roles I’ve held within the Uniting Church.
“It has been an honour to play a small part in God’s work across Australia and the world. I pray that many people will continue to be touched by God’s love through the ministry of the Uniting Church and its agencies.”
The process to appoint a new National Director of Frontier Services will commence in the near future.
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