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Hope Rising in the Mountains of Vietnam

Greetings Ministry Partners,

Public transportation services in Vietnam are considered well-developed, featuring a comprehensive interprovincial transit network. You can travel to any town across the country, as there are always passenger buses going there. However, the transport system from urban centers to remote mountainous villages is a completely different story. The roads leading to these places are not built for four-wheeled vehicles.

Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen are two mountainous provinces in the northwest that have now been merged into a single province. With a population of nearly 1.8 million, the region is home to various ethnic groups, including the Kinh, San Diu, Tay, Nung, Dao, and Hmong, among others. The Hmong people have the largest number of Christian believers here. In contrast, there are only about 15 churches (house churches/preaching points) belonging to the Kinh and other ethnic minorities. Overall, countless villagers in the northern provinces still need to hear the gospel.

In the scorching 40°C (104°F) summer heat, I waited about 40 minutes outside Ha Noi airport to catch a bus to this remote area. It took six hours to reach the district center, followed by another hour on a motorbike to arrive at the local church. Traveling along winding, mountainous roads, climbing over passes, and crossing rivers, I could truly understand the hardships faced by the pastors and CCI teachers who are serving the Lord in the northern provinces.

Currently, this province has only one class, launched in March of this year, and we plan to expand with at least 10 new classes between now and the end of 2026. I was able to train six new teachers, notably including a pastor from the Dao ethnic group. I am overjoyed to work with these six pastoral leaders of the province, most of whom are between 28 and 35 years old. They are dynamic, passionate, and highly capable young pastors.

Please pray with us that new classes will be opened in many provinces, so that more people will have the opportunity to be equipped with the Word of God for this vast harvest field in Vietnam.

Thank you for your prayers and support,

CCI Vietnam National Director

Testimonies

"I taught a CCI class, and there was a young couple from a northern province. He and his wife heard that I was teaching a CCI class at the church and wanted to meet me. So, on a Sunday morning, they came to the church and listened to my sharing of God's Word. Afterward, they came down to meet me and asked if they could believe in Jesus. I shared the Bible with them, and they accepted Jesus. After that, I prayed for them, their two children, and I entrusted the family to the church's care."

-CCI Teacher

Love & Dating Seminar Participant

"Learning about the meaning of love, distinguishing between love based on emotion and committed love, has helped me better understand love in the Bible. The guidance on choosing a life partner in accordance with God's will is always challenging. I've learned that I must be an ideal lover myself before seeking one. I must be a godly person myself before hoping to find a godly partner. I hope to use what I've learned to guide the youth in my church to access the valuable content of the Bible."

"I thank God for allowing me to study with CCI. So far, I have just completed Book 7. I have been serving God for many years, but I still do not understand how the church works in an organized way. Book 7 taught me how to work in each department and help the church grow. These are very valuable lessons. Thank you so much, and I am looking forward to learning and growing to the next steps."

-CCI Student

Training

Teacher Training Workshop (TTW)

After several delays in opening new classes in the northwestern region, I trained six new CCI teachers. We were delighted that the Representative Board, including the chairman, vice-chairman, and members, had registered for teacher training. Previously, this area only had one teacher and one class. We expect to have five classes for the Hmong language and one class for the Dao Church this year.

Youth Leadership and Organization

One of the new seminars introduced this year focused on "Youth Leadership and Organization," equipping youth leaders to better understand their role in building strong and healthy church ministries for young people. The training emphasized organizing Bible studies, small groups, outreach activities, and programs that encourage both spiritual and personal growth while creating an environment that attracts young people from outside the church.

Pastor S led a one-day training session for 20 youth leaders representing 13 churches. Through this training, leaders were encouraged and equipped to strengthen youth engagement in their local churches and reach the next generation with the gospel.

Resolving Conflict in a Godly Way

We held a seminar on Resolving Conflict in a Godly Way to help church leaders and believers address disagreements through biblical wisdom, humility, and grace. Participants learned practical ways to navigate misunderstandings, pursue reconciliation, and strengthen relationships within the church body. The training encouraged leaders to model Christ-centered communication and promote unity within their ministries and communities.

New Class

We are delighted to have 22 more students, including church staff and leaders from the Central Highlands, embark on this journey to be equipped with God's Word. Please pray for the facilitators, teachers, and students to be faithful in their learning and teaching.

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