Vietnam Mennonite Church convenes third general conference
The Vietnam Mennonite Church commenced the third general conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 1 with the participation of nearly 300 delegates from 24 provinces and cities.
The second general conference of the Vietnam Mennonite Church in November 2012 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Mennonite Church commenced the third generalconference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 1 with the participation of nearly300 delegates from 24 provinces and cities.
Congratulatingthe Church on the third conference, deputy head of the Government’s Committeefor Religious Affairs Tran Tan Hung highly valued efforts by the Church’sdignitaries and followers to join people nationwide in socio-economicdevelopment and humanitarian drives, thereby contributing to the nationalgrowth.
Heexpressed his belief that they will build on the achievements while adhering tothe Church’s goals and operation orientations, bringing into play patriotism, anddevoting more to the national development and defence.
Thetwo-day general conference is set to review the Church’s activities in the2012-2016 tenure, elect a new executive board and approve a working plan forthe 2016-2020 tenure.
TheProtestant denomination has existed in Vietnam since 1954. It convened thefirst general conference in 2008, passing its Charter and orientations.
TheVietnam Mennonite Church was officially recognised by the Vietnamese State in2009.-VNA
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The second general conference of the Vietnam Mennonite Church in November 2012 (Photo: VNA) 
