Upcoming Event 10–11 September 2026 Bible, 200-Year Centenary of Christianity in Tonga View Conference Details ↓
His Majesty King Tupou VI
Chancellor of Christ's University in Pacific

His Majesty King Tupou VI

His Majesty graciously accepted the Chancellorship in 2016, providing distinguished leadership and service to the University.

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“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
2 Timothy 3:16–17 (KJV)
The 200th Anniversary: the Gospel, the Tongan Bible, and Tonga's Christian Journey | A combined English and Tongan book (256 pages), which is CUP's contribution to the celebration of the Bi-centenary, to be launched at this Conference.
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10-Sep-2026

(10.09.26 - 11.09.26) CUP BIBLE RESEARCH CONFERENCE COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY IN TONGA 1826–2026!
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(10.09.26) CHRIST’S UNIVERSITY IN PACIFIC (CUP) WELCOMES HIS MAJESTY KING TUPOU VI - CHANCELLOR OF CUP!
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(09.09.26) ALL-DAY MEETING OF PACIFIC VICE CHANCELLORS - 15 VICE CHANCELLORS FROM ACROSS THE PACIFIC GATHER AT CHRIST’S UNIVERSITY IN PACIFIC (CUP)

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Rev. Dr. Liufau Vailea Saulala
Former Vice-Chancellor (2004–2020)

Dr. Vili Vailea Saulala
Vice-Chancellor (2021–present)
"Taau pē Koe, ‘a e ‘Afiona ko homau ‘Otua, Ke lau ki ai ‘a e kolōlia, mo e faka‘apa‘apa, mo e mafai: He ko Koe ia na‘a Ke ngaohi ‘a e me‘a kotoa pē, Pea na‘a nau ‘i ai, pea na‘e ngaohi kinautolu, Koe‘uhi pē ko Ho finangalo ia."
Fakahā 4:11
"Thou art worth, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
Revelation 4:11

First and foremost, I would like to thank the Almighty God, who is the ultimate God-head of Christ's University in Pacific (CUP), and whose Living Word provides the compass to righteousness and beacon of hope...

Christ's University in Pacific was established in 2004 by the late Rev. Dr. Liufau Vailea Saulala as Lavengamalie Christian University with a critical mission: To provide an academically challenging, Christ-centred and Bible-based, and advanced-quality education to students from diverse traditions and low socio-economic backgrounds...

The Late Vice-Chancellor led with boldness. His passing in 2020 was an immense loss. The work continues under new leadership, with a Strategic Plan 2021-2026.

We thank the Government of Tonga, the Tokaikolo Christian Church, and all our global partners.

I Chronicles 29:11-13 - "Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory..."

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Christ's University in Pacific is a locally-owned university under the guidance of the Tokaikolo Church. In 2018, we were granted accreditation and registered by the Tonga National Qualification Accreditation Board (TNQAB), becoming the first local university to be registered by the Board.

We continue to seek affiliation opportunities and support in the fields of Business, Education, Theology and Apologetics.