Prayer! Dozens of Pastors in Vietnam Imprisoned, Face Poisoning for Refusing to Register House Churches

Leah Marieann Klett : Jul 21, 2016
Gospel Herald

Despite the government's continued crackdown on Christianity, Su's ministry team has continued to go to several areas to proclaim Christ and train church leaders.

(Vietnam)—[Gospel Herald] Dozens of Vietnamese pastors who refused to comply with government orders to consolidate their unregistered house churches into a single, officially approved church have been imprisoned for their faith and are at risk of being poisoned. (Associated Press Photo by Chris Brummitt)

According to a report from Christian Aid Mission, at least 108 pastors are currently imprisoned because they refused to register or combine their churches despite pressure from local officials. Churches regulated by the government are prohibited from meeting in smaller groups: no Sunday school classes for children or adults, no youth groups or other gatherings apart from the congregational worship as a whole.
 
In addition, taking Communion and collecting offerings are forbidden, police monitor sermons to ensure nothing is said against communism, and plural leadership is prohibited; only one leader is allowed for each congregation. Children are also prohibited from learning about Jesus Christ except for...

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