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Unity in diversity. The Church in conflict?
When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? Answers can be found in a recently published doctrinal essay. 
January 7, 2025
Congregation Society

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The Apostle ministry and unity 
He is the symbol and keeper of unity in the apostolate: the Chief Apostle is an apostle with a special mission. The Bible shows why this is necessary—here is part seven from the panel discussion at the IYC 2019.
January 4, 2025
Apostolate

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2024: Prayer works!
For a whole year now, the focus has been on prayer. Congregations all over the globe have launched campaigns on the subject, graphic artists have packaged the annual motto into logos, and District Apostles around the world have shared some valuable inspiration with us all. 
December 31, 2024
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The news sources are bubbling over
More than a year in review—today the NACI communications services team looks back over an entire decade of success. Here is a look at what that means and what they are up to. 
December 30, 2024
Media

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2024: A shining example of international diversity
It was a youth summit with a shining international appeal: under the motto “Shine”, young people from all over North America, Argentina, Australia, and Germany came together in Canada. Following is a video review featuring some of the highlights.
December 28, 2024
Event

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Leadership changes continue in 2024
The generational changes at the top of New Apostolic District Churches continue their progress: in 2024, two new District Apostles were appointed and two District Apostle Helpers were assigned. This is also reflected in the Church’s international leadership bodies.
December 26, 2024
District Apostle

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Silent extras, active seekers 
Not everyone is in the stable, not everyone sings in the angel choir. But the silent figures in the Christmas story are more than mere extras. They show that God speaks to everyone. The question is: who will answer?
December 25, 2024
Advent

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Advent music from around the world
Christmas time? That’s peak season for music—whether it’s from a favourite recording, at home in the circle of the family, or brought to life on the stage with all a great deal of preparation. Here is a glance at some of the current offers available online from the various District Apostle areas. 
December 24, 2024
Advent

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Increasing in Christ for spiritual health
Realising your true potential and living in harmony with God and others—it is indeed possible, and it is possible right now. All it takes is for the old to decrease and the new to increase. The instructions for how to do this are taken from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. 
December 23, 2024
Chief Apostle

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Uplifting  
Our yearly Advent music series closes with a contemporary gospel song: “Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King”.
December 21, 2024
Advent

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A master optician looking into the heart
He was not really typical of his home region: neither humourless, nor stubborn, nor even arrogant. In fact, Hermann Engelauf was a happy, friendly, and approachable person. He would have turned 100 on 19 December.
December 18, 2024
History 

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Blessing—it’s all about our soul
Oh to be wealthy, good-looking, and healthy! But are these the blessings of God? What God really wants to grant human beings is spiritual blessing. Following are some insights into the true content of blessing—and what we can do with it…
December 17, 2024
Chief Apostle

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Spreading the glad tidings
It all began as a song by star singers in Switzerland and has become a popular Christmas carol throughout the German-speaking world: “Unto us a time has come”.
December 14, 2024
Advent

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How Niehaus found his successor 
For six years he was a Chief Apostle without being a Chief Apostle: one hundred years ago on 14 December, Johann Gottfried Bischoff was ordained to a ministry that he would only come to exercise later on. Following is the background story.
December 13, 2024
Chief Apostle History 

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Addiction talk: Healing the family
If the whole family suffers, then the whole family also needs healing. The sixth and final video on the topic of addiction from the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa outlines important steps on this long journey.
December 12, 2024
Pastoral care

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