Vice Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Nguyen Tien Trong hands over the decision to recognize the Vietnam Full Gospel Church as a religious organisation to a representative of the Church (Photo: VNA)

A representative of the Vietnam Government Committee for Religious Affairs also announced the decision to recognize the Church’s charter and new executive committee.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Nguyen Tien Trong said that with the new legal status, the Church has favorable conditions to affirm its operational guideline and purposes following God's teachings, accompanying the nation and adhering to the law through activities following the motto of “good life and beautiful religion.” 

He added that he believes the Church will show a higher sense of responsibility and make more contributions to the community and society.

The Vietnam Full Gospel Church currently has nearly 11,000 followers operating at 269 branches in more than 40 cities and provinces across Vietnam and abroad. It was licensed in 2018 and upholds a record as a stable and law-abiding operation, contributing to local humanitarian activities and social welfare.