A senior pastor at New Zealand’s Assemblies of God church has been stood down for misconduct. Vosailangi Sikalu lost his job after being investigated for sending threatening text messages. He’s also accused of mismanaging church donations, but says in that regard he’s done nothing wrong.
Mr Sikalu has been a pastor for more than 10 years. But recently his work to spread the word of God was challenged after the Assemblies of God revoked his ministerial credentials.
“I received the letter from the executive,” he says. “I accept it. I honour the decision and I surrender and say sorry to those that accuse me.”
Mr Sikalu is apologising for sending threatening text messages. He says he was stressed and upset. Continue reading