FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY:
Finding Sobriety — and Jesus — in Vietnam’s Christian Drug Rehabs
In Vietnam, approximately 60 Christian-run drug rehabilitation centers are achieving remarkable success by combining abstinence, Bible study, and prayer. These centers report numerous instances of individuals overcoming addiction and transforming their lives, often becoming pastors, spouses, and active community members. One such example is Hung Quang Pham, a former heroin user with AIDS, who experienced physical healing and a renewed purpose through faith. The effectiveness of these programs has drawn the attention of Vietnam’s communist government, which has struggled with the high relapse rates and human rights concerns associated with its compulsory treatment centers. The government is now exploring the methods employed by these Christian facilities to address the nation’s addiction crisis.
Vietnam
Vietnam is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia with a population of 99 million, making it the world's fifteenth-most populous country. Its territory spans 331,212 km2 (127,882 sq mi). A developing country with a lower-middle-income economy, Vietnam is nonetheless one of the fastest-growing economies of the 21st century.
An introductory prayer guide for Vietnam can be found at the Operation World website. For a much more extensive guide to praying for Vietnam, consider purchasing the Operation World book (see our affiliate disclosure).
Additional items for prayer can be found in this Prayercast for Vietnam.
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Pandemic Creates Gospel Opportunity in Vietnam
FROM MISSION NETWORK NEWS:
Vietnam (MNN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unexpected opportunity for the spread of the Gospel in Vietnam. Amid the crisis, the Church began reaching out to meet people’s physical needs, which led to opportunities to share Christian teachings. This activity was noticed by the government, which subsequently allowed the Billy Graham Association to hold festivals.
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