Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma General Secretary, Reverend Dr. Jolame Lasawa has raised serious concerns about some church ministers smoking, consuming excessive grog and facing serious court cases.
While speaking to the media, Reverend Dr. Lasawa says these issues were highlighted during the Ministers briefing with over 500 ministers present at the Centenary Church as they get ready for next week's church conference.
He says the church is determined to discipline Ministers whose behaviour is not in line with church principles and doctrine.
A few Ministers were terminated, and Reverend Dr. Lasawa also stressed that the church is moving towards a brighter future with strict accountability.
He says Ministers who excessively consume grog and smoke will be given warnings by the church authorities, with the possibility of termination.
He further says the church has concluded that a lack of performance among some Ministers is linked to the use of such substances, and the Methodist Church is now shifting its focus towards strengthening its assistance to members.
