Reverend Alofa Asiata was raised in a Christian family and has always been involved in assisting the local community and ministry work.

Before her ordination, she worked as a layperson for the Samoan Methodist Church of New Zealand for over 3 decades.

During that time, Alofa was involved in children’s programmes, as well as supporting youth missions, and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship for many years.

Alofa led a Cooperating Parish which she says made her life remarkably interesting. She has been involved in leading interfaith work and says pastoral care is one of her passions. Alofa recently moved to Australia to be near her only son and his family.