Montagnard Christian communities in Vietnam’s Central Highlands are alarmed this week after at least six church members received orders to meet with government authorities on Wednesday. While these orders are commonplace and an intimidation tactic for those who refuse to join government-endorsed “churches,” four of the summonses were sent to women, which is unusual. Government officials usually target Christian men. Vietnamese officials persecute Christians who worship apart from the state-approved churches that are hollow mouthpieces of the government. While Vietnam’s socialist government lays the foundation, local officials can arbitrarily restrict worship and harm Christians, including abuse, intimidation, and harassment.