Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma

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The Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma is the largest Christian denomination in Fiji, with 36.2 percent of the total population (including 66.6 percent of indigenous Fijians) at the 1996 census. Of the 280,628 persons identifying themselves as Methodists, 261,972 were indigenous Fijians, 5,432 were Indo-Fijians (1.6 percent of all ethnic Indians), and 13,224 were from other ethnic communities.

Along with the chiefly system, the Methodist Church forms a key part of Fiji's social power structure. As of September 2006, its President is Rev. Laisiasa Ratabacaca, while Rev. Ame Tugaue serves as General Secretary. The Vice-President is Ratu Peni Volavola, who is also Lord Mayor of Suva, Fiji's capital.