LAOS: How Should We Prepare for Persecution when Jesus Himself Died?
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On this episode of VOMRadio, host Todd Nettleton welcomes Sean Chan, founder and president of the Camus Christian Connection, to discuss the ongoing persecution of Christians among the Camus people in Laos. Sean shares how the gospel has spread through radio broadcasts, MP3s, and trained local evangelists—many of whom are former students sent back to their villages despite the severe risks. He describes the intense social and governmental pressure faced by believers: expulsion from villages, destruction of property, physical violence, and denial of basic rights like passports, education, and employment. Despite this, many Camus Christians remain steadfast, driven by the belief that Jesus has already defeated the spirits that once terrified them. The episode centers on the tragic death of Tong Kam, a beloved evangelist who was shot in front of his family after being targeted by authorities and local hostility. Sean reflects on the emotional toll of losing a spiritual son, while emphasizing that believers prepare for persecution not through fear, but through deep faith, love, and wisdom—being 'wise as serpents and gentle as doves.' The conversation underscores the resilience of the underground church and the vital role of global prayer and partnership in sustaining it.
Persecution in Laos is systemic and severe, including expulsion, violence, property destruction, and denial of basic rights for Christians.
The gospel spreads primarily through local evangelists trained by organizations like Camus Christian Connection, not foreign missionaries.
Christians in Laos understand that following Jesus means embracing persecution—this is not a surprise, but a known cost of discipleship.
Tong Kam’s death highlights the danger faced by evangelists, but also the power of love and community in sustaining the church after tragedy.
Global believers can support through prayer, financial partnership, and spreading awareness of the church’s needs.
The Cost of Discipleship: Jesus Warned of Persecution
“Jesus never promised his followers an easy path. In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them.”
Introducing Sean Chan and the Camus Christian Connection
Sean Chan is introduced as the founder and president of the Camus Christian Connection, a key partner in reaching Christians in Laos, Vietnam, and beyond through radio broadcasts and training programs.
The Camus People: A Minority in Laos Facing Fear and Oppression
“You don't have to appease all the spirits. Jesus did the work. He's already appeased the spirit. You can be in fellowship with God.”
The Spread of the Gospel: Radio, Training, and Local Evangelists
The episode details how the gospel spreads through radio broadcasts, MP3s, and trained local evangelists—former students sent back to their villages. Foreign missionaries are no longer allowed, so local leadership is essential.
Persecution in Practice: Expulsion, Violence, and Systemic Discrimination
“If you not leave, they torture you. They beat you. They can destroy your crops and kill your animals, cut you up. No more citizens in their village.”
“If you not leave, they torture you. They beat you. They can destroy your crops and kill your animals, cut you up. No more citizens in their village.”
“You don't have to appease all the spirits. Jesus did the work. He's already appeased the spirit. You can be in fellowship with God.”
“He prepared. He told his wife, he said, you take care of our kids, son and daughter. God will attack me. I know.”
Host
Guest
Laos
place
Sean Chan
person
Camus Christian Connection
organization
Todd Nettleton
person
Tong Kam
person
Camus People
other
Voice of the Martyrs Radio
media
Lao Evangelical Church
organization
Vietnam
place
Dr. Rope
person
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