On the weekend of 9th-10th November 2024, Fiji District celebrated her 28th District Assembly, which included college graduation and ordination. Local pastors and delegates gathered on Saturday morning to discuss, share, and strategize for the future.
District Superintendent Rev. Daniel Latu chaired the meeting and shared this about the Assembly, “I’m really blessed to witness the intentional conversations that we are having for our District and the commitment local leadership are bringing to the direction and vision of our ministry. We may not be where we desire to be at the end of this year but we are miles ahead with progress in other key areas and we celebrate that. I see the evidence of God’s faithfulness in the lives of our Clergy and Laity. The future is hopeful and bright for Fiji District. “
Later that day, South Pacific Nazarene Theological College – Fiji campus (SPNTC) celebrated the graduation of two students, Rev. Aliki Koroi Wakolo and his wife, Daiana Wakolo. Both students graduated with a Certificate in Ministry.
In the same celebration, 13 current students were issued a certificate of acknowledgment in recognition of their continued efforts in theological studies. This group of students is the first to be enrolled in SPNTC—Fiji’s Diploma Program.
On Sunday morning, District Superintendent Rev. Daniel Latu, General Superintendent Rev. Dr. Gustavo Crocker, and AP Regional Director Rev. Dr. Kafoa Muaror celebrated the ordination of Rev. Aliki Koroi Wakolo.
Rev. Aliki Wakolo is father to 3 adult children and 2 grandkids. He is a bi-vocational minister who heads security at a prominent garment factory. He is the Senior Pastor of Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Waila and has served in the role for over 13 years. His leadership influence is evident in the lives of those he serves. Bethel Church is developing new leaders and, in January 2024, in partnership with the District leadership, commissioned its first local missionaries to a pioneer area in Fiji. Among its other achievements, Bethel oversees a thriving Kids Club ministry that has been operating for years.
Celebrating the ordination of Rev. Aliki Koroi in this 28th District Assembly has been fitting for an individual who has a special place in the lives of those in the Fiji District. Rev. Wakolo now joins Fiji’s clergy family of 18 men and women.
Fiji District continues to rely on God and its partnership with local churches to develop more laborers for God’s Harvest Field. Let us join Fiji in this prayer request.
Story by: Rev. Sharon Latu