Two Christian Families Kicked Out of Their Village in Northeast Vietnam

Two families from different villages in Northeast Vietnam were kicked out of their homes in July and August 2024 because of their conversion to Christianity.

Giang* (31) lives with his wife and 4-year-old daughter. Nhat* and his wife are also in their early thirties. They the only Christian families in their villages.

Giang’s family first came to church as he navigated his illness. They trusted God to help them overcome the obstacles that they were facing and have found peace in trusting Jesus. God healed Giang and brought Christians from a neighboring village to his aid.  

Nhat and his wife met with other believers at a local church to worship, pray, and study the Bible – but the village chief (and even Nhat’s family) were afraid of what the couple believed in. They prohibited them from sharing the gospel for fear that they would anger their gods.

In the span of  a month, both Giang and Nhat were confronted by authorities, including neighbors and relatives.  

Both families were told that if they recant their newfound faith in Jesus, they will be allowed to stay in the village. If they continued to follow Him, they would be exiled with none of their belongings. Given the transformation they already seen through Christ, they stood strong in their faith. 

Now, these two families reside in temporary shelters in different villages with the help of local churches. Giang’s church built him and his family a small house. Nhat’s family now lives in a makeshift tent in the forest. 

The churches of both families carry on encouraging them by praying for them. They give them food, blankets, and other supplies. But material resources are limited. They need us, their brothers and sisters in Christ, to keep them in our prayers. 

Please join us in praying for the families of Giang and Nhat. Please pray for:

• Safety and provision for both families.
• Their faith to remain steadfast in the Lord.
• Protection, wisdom, and favor in acquiring a permanent residence. 
• Abatement of anger towards Giang and Nhat and their families from the village chiefs, neighbors, and relatives.

*Names changed for security reasons.