Vietnam Protestant Church adopted a landmark new charter
Feb. 9 (VNA) -- The General Council of the Viet Nam Protestant Church (VPC) adopted a landmark new charter in Feb. 9, after two days of sitting at a congress held in Ho Chi Minh City.
The new charter, which consists of 10 chapter and 79 articles, is based on the principle "Living the Gospel amidst the nation". It aims to provide church dignitaries and believers guidances about religious practice and social activities conforming to the nation's Constitution and laws.
A 23-member Executive Board was elected for the 2001-2005 tenure with Reverend Pham Xuan Thieu as President of the VPC General Council.
The congress, which was held for southern followers, drew 482 dignitaries and believers and 278 guests.--VNA
