Methodist Church of Fiji aims to phase out member levy through business investments

The Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma is gradually working toward freeing its members from paying levies to the church by increasing its investment in income-generating ventures to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

General Secretary Reverend Dr. Jolame Lasawa says church levy has recently been reduced from $15 to $13.50, with plans to lower it further in the future. He highlighted the recent opening of a newly constructed $3.6 million Methodist Church service station at Mataika Place in Davuilevu Housing, Nausori, as part of this broader financial strategy.

Dr Lasawa says the vision is for members to one day be completely free from giving levies, as church-operated businesses take over the responsibility of funding the Church’s operations.

Reverend Lasawa reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to securing its financial independence while easing the burden on its members. The Methodist Church annual conference continues at the Vodafone Arena.