Vietnam

Praise Points

Lord Jesus, we thank You that despite restrictions, Your Church in Vietnam continues to grow. Thank You for new believers and faithful pastors who stand firm. Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Abba Father, thank You for the peace Vietnam enjoys after decades of war, and for the freedom that allows the Gospel to spread quietly and steadily.” Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.“

Almighty God, we thank You for Vietnamese pastors and leaders who courageously lead underground and registered churches, feeding Your flock faithfully. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 – “Your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.“

Prayer Points

Lord, soften the hearts of those in power. Let religious freedom increase, and protect churches from harassment and surveillance. Acts 4:29 – “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.“

Father, comfort those cast out or rejected by their families because of their love for You. Heal broken relationships and bring peace. Psalm 27:10 – “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.“

God, remove fear and pride among Christians. Heal divisions between Catholic and Protestant believers so the Church stands united. John 13:35 – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.“

A Call to Salvation

Holy Spirit, fill Vietnam’s young believers with boldness to live out their faith, even when rejected or persecuted. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.“

Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen Christian families to pray together, study Your Word, and raise children who walk in Your truth. Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Abba Father, send revival across Vietnam. Unite Catholics, Protestants, and ethnic believers to proclaim Christ with one voice. Habakkuk 3:2 – “Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known.“

Vietnam, a nation with a long and resilient history, has endured centuries of struggle—from Chinese dynasties to French colonization, the Vietnam War, and modern Communist governance. Its culture is profoundly shaped by Confucianism, Buddhism, and ancestor veneration, emphasizing family honor, respect for elders, and community harmony. Christianity arrived in the 16th century through Catholic missionaries like Alexandre de Rhodes, a Jesuit priest who created the modern Vietnamese alphabet and translated the Bible into the local language. Protestant missions followed in the 20th century, spreading especially among ethnic minorities such as the Hmong and Montagnards.

Today, Vietnam’s Christian teenagers live under immense pressure. Many face social rejection, bullying, and exclusion from their families when they declare their faith in Christ. The government imposes legal obstacles to worship, closely monitoring church gatherings and restricting religious activities, especially among unregistered congregations. In rural areas, persecution and forced renunciations of faith remain common. At the same time, inter-church division between Catholic and Protestant communities weakens the Church’s witness.

Vietnam’s Church is under threat not only from state control but also from spiritual apathy and the fear of losing freedom or family acceptance. To prevent Christianity from diminishing among Christian families, believers must hold fast to unity (Ephesians 4:3), faith under persecution (1 Peter 4:12–13), and family discipleship (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). They must choose courage over comfort, forgiveness over bitterness, and truth over silence—reflecting Christ’s love even in hardship.