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2008-12-16 issue:

Vietnam Mennonite Church legalized

by Mennonite World Conference

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HO CHI MINH CITY—Upon the Vietnam Mennonite Church’s fulfillment of all requirements for full legal status, the Vietnam National Religious Affairs Committee approved the church’s request to organize its first official general assembly (the second general assembly according to the church’s historical records). The assembly was held Nov. 15-17 at a guest house and conference complex in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

With full legal status, the church can now hold corporate title to real estate, establish a Bible institute for training pastors and leaders, forge relationships with other denominations to sponsor joint projects, serve as an official partner with Mennonite Central Committee in relief and community development work, extend and accept invitations for international conferences and more.