BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

A three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing financial literacy and leadership skills among leaders of the United Church in Solomon Islands (UCSI) Bilua Circuit concluded successfully at South Vella Lavella last week.

The training brought together representatives from 13 congregations spanning Lajaka to Buleana. Participants included pastors, church elders, congregation treasurers, and treasurers from affiliated organisations such as the Men’s Fellowship, United Church Women’s Fellowship (UCWF), Youth Fellowship, and Sunday School ministries.

Facilitators from Tabaka Technical Institute – Mr. George Ngimaika and Mr. Joash Lawrence – delivered the sessions under the institute’s community outreach programme.

Their presentations covered financial management, transparent record-keeping, stewardship based on biblical principles, effective leadership, team building, and conflict resolution in church contexts.

Bilua Circuit Superintendent Minister, Hasol Makape, applauded the initiative in his closing remarks, saying the workshop delivered timely and essential knowledge to strengthen church ministries and governance.

“This training has come at the right time. It will strengthen our leaders so they can better transform the lives of people in their communities.

“The content also perfectly aligns with our United Church theme for this season: ‘Come Holy Spirit, Transform and Unite Your Church in God’s Mission,” he said.

Participants described the workshop as both eye-opening and practical, noting that they now feel more confident in managing church finances responsibly and providing strong leadership within their congregations.

The Bilua Circuit leadership expressed gratitude to Tabaka Technical Institute for its continued support and said they look forward to further collaboration to strengthen church governance and leadership across Vella Lavella.

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