King Tupou VI opened the 91st Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference at the Laumalie Ma’oni’oni Church in Neiafu, Vava’u, on June 26.
In his address he urged the church leaders to be front runners in promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Radio Tonga reports that the King highlighted the impact on Tonga of consuming a lot of alcohol and tobacco, coupled with an unhealthy diet and little exercise.
Rev Dr ‘Ahio was appointed as the FWC President by the King.
Ahio confirmed Rev Dr Tevita Havea as the General Secretary.
Both men were re-elected to their positions by the conference on Wednesday, June 25.
Queen Nanasipau’u is also attending the conference, which ends on Monday, June 30.
The event takes to Neiafu around 2000 church members from throughout Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Japan, Fiji and Samoa.
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