Fiji Methodist History

Greetings to Everyone of You.

I have started this column as a means to communicate with all those around our globe who share an interest in the history of Fiji Methodism and related topics. I hope that you can feel free to contribute your knowledge and ideas. Christianity came to Fiji with a strong Methodist focus; the first missionaries were both English ministers and Tongan converts, together (at the very beginning) with three remarkable Tahitian pastors of the LMS.

My own studies have included many different aspects of Fiji Methodist History from the beginnings up till recent times. In the last few years, I have become interested in the first translations of the Fiji Bible and that is the project in which I am currently involved. I will share with you about my work in this area in future columns.

Meanwhile, a very warm Ni Sa Bula to you all and I hope to hear from you, with your particular interests and questions.

Andrew Thornley, Sydney.