Reverend James Shri Bhagwan, born and raised in Fiji, is a dedicated ordained minister of the Methodist Church. He is serving his second term as the general secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, where he leads the Oceania region’s foremost ecumenical organization consisting of 35 member churches and 11 national councils of churches spanning 20 Pacific Island countries and territories, including Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and Hawai’i. Rev. Bhagwan holds a Bachelor of Divinity in ecumenical studies (with honors) and a Master of Theology in Christian social ethics from the Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea.
Rev. Bhagwan’s roots trace back to laborers brought to Fiji under the British indenture system, shaping his commitment to social and ecological justice. He is passionate about coastal and ocean protection, climate justice, and gender issues. He actively engages in Christian activism, serving as a chaplain, trustee, and volunteer crew member for the Fijian Traditional Voyaging canoe Uto Ni Yalo. Rev. Bhagwan’s multifaceted contributions extend to his roles as secretary for communication and overseas mission in the Methodist Church in Fiji and as acting general secretary of the Fiji Council of Churches. Despite his busy schedule, he aspires to complete his PhD, reflecting his unwavering dedication to faith, justice, and community well-being.
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