1997: Beginnings
The church was founded in Vietnam by a group of believers. From 1997 to 2005 it grew through small gatherings in believers' homes.
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Love God.
Love people.
United Gospel Outreach Church. From small gatherings in believers’ homes in 1997, the church now has 198 meeting points in 36 provinces and cities.
“Living the Gospel, serving God, serving the community and the nation, and abiding by the Constitution and the law.”
Summer Conference 2026 · Nha Trang
01 Welcome
You are welcome here, wherever you are on your journey of faith.
United Gospel Outreach Church was founded in Vietnam by a group of believers in 1997, and was recognized as a religious organization by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Decision 259/QĐ-BNV on 8 April 2024.
“Love God and love people; worship God, proclaim the Gospel, build up the church, live the Gospel, serve the nation and its people; abide by the Constitution and the law.”
The church's direction (translated)
- General Superintendent
- Rev. Phạm Đình Nhẫn
- Deputy General Superintendent, Education
- Rev. Đỗ Đình Song
- Organization
- Executive Council 2023–2027 · 4 regions
198
meeting points
36
provinces & cities
1997
year founded in Vietnam
Figures as of 2024.
02 A journey of faith
From gatherings in homes to a church across the country.
Year
1 / 6
2005: Registered meeting points
Many meeting points received registration for religious activities under Directive 01/2005/CT-TTg.
Illustrative photo, not from 2005
2018: Registered nationally
On 14 December 2018, the Government Committee for Religious Affairs granted the church a certificate of registration for religious activities.
Illustrative photo2020: Listed among organizations granted registration
In December 2020 the church was listed among the organizations granted a certificate of registration for religious activities, attached to Official Letter 6955/BNV-TGCP of 28 December 2020 of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2024: Recognized as a religious organization
On 8 April 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Decision 259/QĐ-BNV recognizing the church as a religious organization.
- 16 April 2024: The decision is presented
- 17 May 2024: Receiving the organization's seal
- October 2024: Ordinations
2026: One in Him
The 2026 Summer Conference in Nha Trang (30 June – 3 July) gathered about 700 delegates around the theme "One in Him – One Body, One Mission" and launched a seven-year journey for 2026–2033.
03Ministries
Living the Gospel.
Worship, prayer, conferences and evangelism, training for those who serve, and practical care for the poor and for people in hardship.
Worship
Worshipping God with all our hearts.
Worshipping God is at the heart of every gathering, led by worship teams and praise dance groups.
Learn more →
Prayer
Awakening comes through prayer.
The Prayer Ministry, led by Rev. Võ Thành Nhượng, calls the churches to pray together. In 2025 and 2026 the church held 40 days of prayer and fasting, from 25 July to 2 September, with churches taking turns to pray each day.
Pray with us →
Community Outreach
Free medical care, wells, bridges, homes and disaster relief for those in need.
Living the Gospel through practical care for people in need. The church provides free medical check-ups and medicine for the poor, digs wells, builds bridges in river regions, runs literacy classes, gives wheelchairs to people with disabilities, helps people in recovery from addiction reintegrate, builds homes for families in need, brings gifts to poor households and responds to floods, disasters and drought. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the church provided sanitizer, fresh produce, medicine and oxygen to tens of thousands of workers and low-income migrants in and around Ho Chi Minh City.
Our activities →
Conferences & Evangelism
Gathering, uniting and sharing the Gospel.
Each year, the Summer Conference gathers ministers and believers from across the country.
Events →
Teaching the Word
Seminars and teaching that help believers grow in faith.
Since July 2024, the church has run a Bachelor of Ministry course led by Rev. Đỗ Đình Song. In August 2025, a training course on religious affairs opened in Hanoi.
Learn more →
“That they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you” — John 17:21
04 Coming up
Sunday worship
1st service 7:00–8:30 am · 2nd service 9:30–11:00 am (livestreamed)Van Thanh Bac Church · Vietnam time, GMT+7
Details →1st service 7:00–8:30 am · 2nd service 9:30–11:00 am (livestreamed)Van Thanh Bac Church · Vietnam time, GMT+7
Look back · past event
Summer Conference 2026
One in Him
One Body – One Mission
The 2026 Summer Conference in Nha Trang brought together about 700 delegates from the north, centre and south of Vietnam around the theme "One in Him" and launched a seven-year journey for 2026–2033.
- When
- 30 June – 3 July 2026
- Where
- Emerald Center, Nha Trang
- Audience
- Ministers and church leaders
05 Latest sermons & videos
Hear God’s Word anytime, anywhere.
Subscribe on YouTubeTHỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 04-10-2026Vietnamese
THỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 04-10-2026Vietnamese
THỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 27-09-2026Vietnamese
THỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 20-09-2026Vietnamese
THỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 13-09-2026Vietnamese
THỜ PHƯỢNG CHÚA - CHÚA NHẬT 06-09-2026Vietnamese
Two channels: UGOC Việt Nam (national) and UGOC Văn Thánh Bắc (Sunday worship).
“A body cannot function well if its members are not united, do not share, and do not share one mission.”
06 Plan a visit
Join us for worship.
7:00–8:30 am1st service · Sunday
9:30–11:00 am2nd service · Sunday
livestreamed
livestreamed
Vietnam time, GMT+7
Van Thanh Bac Church
69/2/22b Đường Nguyễn Gia Trí, Phường Thạnh Mỹ Tây, TP.HCM
Recognized as a religious organization by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Decision No. 259/QĐ-BNV, 8 April 2024.View details →