Nawadra raises concern on pay of church ministers

The Methodist Church President Reverend Dr. Tevita Nawadra has raised concerns about the basic pay of the church ministers per year.

Speaking during the opening of the Annual Conference at the Centenary Church, Nawadra says this is not easy because it involves money.

He says currently the ordained ministers basic salary is $5,000 while those who are on probation are paid $4,500.

He says the ordained deaconesses are paid $4,500 per annum while those who are on probation receive $4,000 per year.

Nawadra says he has heard stories of church ministers seeking financial assistance for their children’s tertiary level education.

He says the basic salary for the church ministers will be reviewed.

The Church President adds that the church ministers are paid from the circuits they serve.