The All Nations Christian Fellowship (ANCF) plans to construct a church that will accommodate a congregation of 40,000 individuals. This announcement was made by ANCF General Superintendent, Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca, during the church’s Epic Rugby Sevens tournament at Prince Charles Park in Nadi last Friday.
Rev. Ratabacaca expressed that the tournament served as a fundraising effort for the church project. He stated, “We have a 25-acre land to build this church facility. This facility will cater for 40,000 people.” Moreover, he emphasized that the facility would be open for events organized by all Christian denominations.
He added, “We have been inspired to build this facility for all the body of Christ. We are grateful that God has chosen us to do this. This church facility that we build will not only be for us but will also be available for other Christian denominations to use for church conferences.”
Rev. Ratabacaca noted that utilizing sports grounds for worship is not ideal. He referenced the Methodist Church Conference held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, which cost nearly half a million dollars for a week. He pointed out the challenges faced at sports facilities, particularly during inclement weather when attendees could get wet and cold.
“This facility will be built for us to feel comfortable when worshipping God,” he concluded.