
Status
Ordained Minister (Methodist Church of Samoa)
Current Position
Lecturer/Head Librarian (Piula Theological College)
Courses/Lecturer in
Semester 1 (2020-2021)
- CH501: Modern Church History
- CH601: Pacific Church History II: Mission in Samoa
- TH701: Philosophy of Religion
Semester 2 (2020-2021)
- FCH401: Introduction to Methodism
- CH 601: Methodism in Samoa 1835-1857
- CH701 Methodism in Samoa 1857-1963
Research Interest
- Biblical Hermeneutics in Oceania
- Pacific Church History
- Ecological Ministry
Summary
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research and Analytical abilities
- Communication Skills
- Creativity & Professionalism
- Organisational Skills
- Dedication: Ability to prioritise
- Communication skills (Oral & Written)
- Adaptable to new changes
Experience
- Lecturer Piula Theological College (2002-2009; 2010- 2015; 2019-Present).
- Head Librarian of Peter Turner Library – Piula Theological College (2002-2009; 2010-2015; 2019- Present)
- Relational Philosophy Conference, Pacific Theological College Suva, Fiji (2017).
- Relational Hermeneutics Conference, Pacific Theological College, Suva, Fiji (2016).
- Member of the International Associations for Mission Studies (IAMS), Seoul, South Korea (2016)
- Sales Manager Phillips Tire Co. Westminster Ca., USA (1989-1994)
- Subscription Sales Agent “Los Angeles Times” (News Paper) Santa Ana Ca., USA (1987-1989)
Education
- Pacific Theological College (Suva, Fiji)
- Doctor of Philosophy 2015-2018
- Lutheran Theological Seminary (Shatin, Hong Kong)
- Master of Arts in Theology/Emphasis on Theological Library Studies 2009-2010
- University of the South Pacific (Alafua, Samoa/Suva Fiji)
- Diploma in Library/Information Studies 2002-2006
- Piula Theological College (Lufilufi, Samoa)
- Bachelor of Divinity 1999 – 2002
- Diploma in Theology 1994-1999
- Rancho Alamitos High School (Garden Grove Ca., USA) (1982-1986)
- Alamitos Junior High School (Garden Grove Ca., USA) (1980-1982)
- Woodbury Elementary School (Garden Grove Ca., USA) (1979-1980)
- St. Peters Primary School
Publication
Books
- Original Contributor to: Ato Fevailiai: Fesoasoani mo Sauniga Eseese. Apia: Piula Publications, 2018.
Articles
- “Iopu le alofa: Iopu 1-3 mai mata o le ‘Alofa’. in Le Faasoa: Aoaoga Tusi Paia, Mataupu Silisili, Tala Faasolopito ma le Galuega Molimau Vol IV. (Ed) Mosese Mailo. Apia: Piula Publications, 2019.
- “E fetuanai maopopoga o le ola ona o le alofa” in O le Utu a le Faimea: Suesuega i le Tusi Paia, Mataupu Silisili, Tala Faasolopito ma le Galuega Faafaifeau. (Eds) Selota Maliko & Sanele Lavatai. Apia: Piula Publications, 2018.
- “30 tausaga o Faigata” in Le Faasoa: Pacific Church History, Ministry, Theology and Biblical Hermeneutics Vol I. S.Potogi, M.Mailo, S.Sila, I.Lefaoseu, F.Elia, W.Taotua (Eds.) Piula Theological College, 2014