Story number 4 for 28 Dec 2001

(Vietnam) — Next, prayer is needed for more trained Christian leaders in Vietnam. According to Christian Aid Mission, the church has grown from point-five percent of the population in 1975 to about one-percent of the population now. One Vietnamese mission leader says the future of the church depends on raising up new leaders to disciple the many people who are coming to Christ. While there are no Bible schools permitted in Vietnam, authorities have given permission to hold training conferences.