The Assistant General Secretary of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Anil Reuben, believes the church is witnessing a revival. As one of the longest-serving ministers, he shared his insights regarding this rejuvenation.
“The president of the church includes us in his decision-making. The church is reviving,” Reverend Reuben stated. He also emphasized the need to restore the church’s lost image, noting that during his preaching in various locations, he has seen an encouraging increase in children’s participation in the church.
This year’s conference theme is “Restoring the Lost Image of Christ within the Methodist Church in Fiji.” Reverend Reuben highlighted the presence of many Methodists among incarcerated individuals and stressed the church’s commitment to changing this narrative.
“We are lacking in areas such as prisons and hospitals. We must ensure that we continue to reach out to these areas,” he said.
Church President Reverend Semisi Turagavou acknowledged the challenges faced by the church in serving as a prophetic voice and spiritual guide for the nation.
“We should rise and move to another level. Restoring or achieving the lost image of Christ is our vision. I suggest we accept this collectively as the church’s mission for the year 2024-2025. We need to recapture what we have lost,” Reverend Turagavou remarked.
“This is our time. We need to think outside the box. The time is always right to do what is right. God is forming and reforming His church, and He’s calling us to partner with Him and elevate the church to another level.”