Betrayed and sold—and yet blessed

Even difficult paths can be part of a divine plan as the story of Joseph shows impressively. Those who believe in God’s love learn to recognise the beginnings of new hope even in suffering and guilt.

30 04 2025

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Homiletics (3): Preaching as one inspired 

What are my sources of inspiration as a preacher? What breathes life into my sermon preparation and delivery? Join us on a journey of discovery.

29 04 2025

Divine service

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• Ministry

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Solidarity, commitment, and hope

The NACSEA Relief Fund can look back on an impactful 2024. The relief fund’s efforts made a difference in education, food security, livelihood programmes, and disaster relief. And all thanks to generous donors, energetic volunteers, and reliable partners.

28 04 2025

Asia

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• Charity work
• Social commitment

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Help and step out of your comfort zone 

Helping is not that easy. Sometimes we come across hurdles right at the beginning. In a divine service, the Chief Apostle explained what these hurdles are and how we can overcome them. An excerpt in moving letters.

26 04 2025

Congregation

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Emotional gatherings

A drone view of a congregation waving? This may not be all that unusual these days, but the story behind it is touching. And the Chief Apostle himself tells the story.

25 04 2025

Chief Apostle

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On the 1,700-year anniversary of Nicaea: the council after the council 

The debate surrounding the question of whether or not the Son of God is a created being did not end with the Council of Nicaea. And another thing that had not been sufficiently considered at the Council of Nicaea was the relationship of the Holy Spirit to the Father and the Son.

24 04 2025

Doctrine  History 

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Joy that lasts: serving God with enthusiasm

We are supposed to serve the Lord with gladness. But how? The answer is clear: those who serve God have reason to be glad— and not only at some point down the line, but here and now.

23 04 2025

America

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• Divine service

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Spotlight 06/2025: (Not) a question of time

How often do we ask, “What time is it?” Would it not be interesting if the response were “It’s time to do good!”? That is the question District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada asks as he reflects on our annual motto.

22 04 2025

Annual motto

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When the impossible becomes possible

The resurrection of Jesus shows: everything is possible with God. And this power of faith and love touches our lives. This is what the song “With You I can” is about.

21 04 2025

Easter

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In the garden of the new creation

Easter is the beginning of everything that can become new. The resurrection of Christ is the beginning of the new creation, both for the living and the dead.

19 04 2025

Baptism 

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• Bible study
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Creating space for grace

Forgiveness is one of those things. We often hear about it in the services, but we don’t often hear about how we are supposed to go about it. Jesus demonstrated it in the Good Friday story. Here is a little trick you can imitate.

18 04 2025

Good Friday

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Festive days in the Land Down Under

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider celebrates the divine services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Australia, he will not only be visiting the country itself, but also addressing a District Apostle Area that is simply vast in geographical terms.

17 04 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Easter
• Good Friday

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Messages from the fish’s belly

Do good and don’t stop. “This seed will sprout. Maybe you will see what develops, maybe not. But the good you do is never in vain.” And here is the divine service that this statement is based on.

16 04 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Opportunity makes friends

It’s time to do good! Our annual motto applies especially to our children. And it is good to be anchored in the community. How can children make friends in the church? Here are some tips—and not just for parents.

15 04 2025

Annual motto

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• Children
• Congregation

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On the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea: the Council 

In response to a dispute over the true nature of Jesus Christ, the first ecumenical council in church history makes world history and clears up a fundamental question of faith. Following is part two of our series.

14 04 2025

Anniversary

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• Doctrine 
• History 

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Flying higher than any Icarus

First they cheered and welcomed Him, then they hurled insults at Him. This story is older than the event and is still told a thousand times over today. But there is a difference that changes the world. Here is a slightly different look at Palm Sunday.

12 04 2025

Ascension Day

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• Easter
• Good Friday
• Palm Sunday
• Society

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Zambia pays tribute to District Apostle Mfune

The friendliness and discipline he encountered in the church is what fascinated him already as a child. And that is exactly what Duncan Burton Mfune stood for as a District Apostle. He passed away yesterday, at the age of 88.

11 04 2025

Africa District Apostle

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• Grieving
• History 

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Construction freeze benefits children

No new churches this year: the New Apostolic Church in the Democratic Republic Congo South-East has decided to suspend its building programme. Instead, the money will be used to invest in Sunday School.  

10 04 2025

Africa

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• Buildings
• Children
• Congregation

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Making it through fiery trials

Sometimes in life it is as though we have been thrown into a fiery furnace. Life can be hard, and it is certainly tempting to take an easier path. But such paths lead away from God. Let us follow the example of three young men.

09 04 2025

America

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Spotlight 05/2025: Always ready to do good

“It’s time to do good!” Our motto for 2025 brought back childhood memories for District Apostle Enrique Minio of South America. And it gave a new twist to an old wish.

08 04 2025

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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The best safeguard against overestimating one’s abilities

Preaching is not something you do just like that: it must be inspired by the Holy Spirit, be aligned with the Bible, and be in accordance with our doctrine.  The Chief Apostle explains the requirements.

07 04 2025

Apostolate

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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 The mission: to learn and become familiar with

At least three major tasks await Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle Helper for South America. The Chief Apostle outlined the main points during the official assignment. 

05 04 2025

America District Apostle

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• Investiture

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

04 04 2025

America

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Event

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Homiletics (2): Preaching as one who is sent

Proclaiming God's word at the altar – that raises questions. At the top of the list: Where does my ministerial authority to preach come from? How do I understand myself as one ordained by the Apostle ministry?

03 04 2025

Congregation

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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A decision and its implications: serving God out of love

Those who know they have been set free from sin make a conscious decision to be God’s servant, and this out of love and gratitude. This was the subject of a recent divine service in Kenya.

02 04 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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community 2/2025: Conquering fear

The structure is always the same, but the content is always new and different. The Church magazine brings the New Apostolic world into your home and is available in many languages. Here is what you can expect in the latest issue.

01 04 2025

Doctrine 

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• Media

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