A city of superlatives

The first Sunday in June will take the Chief Apostle to Moscow, the Russian capital. Far removed from day-to-day political events, the leader of the New Apostolic Church International wants to touch and reach the congregations in the country with the good news of salvation in Christ.

May 29, 2025

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church. But like a plant that germinates underground before the first shoots emerge, the origins of the church lie deeper and earlier.

May 28, 2025

Ascension Day

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The feet are enough—but merely washing them is not

It was a sign that even the disciples did not understand. And its message still resonates today. Here is the story of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, explained by the Chief Apostle.

May 27, 2025

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Homiletics (4): The preacher as a source of blessing 

It is often said that ministers are a source of blessing. But what does this truly mean What is my role as a preacher, and what impact can I have when proclaiming God’s word? In other words, how can I be a source of blessing?

May 26, 2025

Divine service

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His help has been there all along

“I am thinking of the many brothers and sisters who are in great need today,” the Chief Apostle says. And: “This is the message I would like to share with each and every one of you,” the video ends.

May 24, 2025

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His era was one of development and stability

For nearly thirty years, District Apostle Otto Gerke steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia. He passed away twenty years ago this Saturday. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in Church history.

May 23, 2025

Australia / Pacific District Apostle

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• History 

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The double strengthener

Comforter, Helper, Advocate—there are several translations for the word. And none of them are wrong. But who are we talking about? In fact, there are even two of them in the Bible.

May 22, 2025

Ascension Day

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• Bible study
• Pentecost

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Motivated by good reasons

No one is immune to it. Everyone who takes on a ministry or a task in the Church appreciates some kind of gratitude or recognition. But when positive reactions fail to materialise, the only true motivation becomes apparent.

May 21, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Spotlight 08/2025: Allowing ourselves to be held up

Opportunities to do good sometimes literally lie by the wayside. And it is important that we make use of them. Thoughts on our annual motto by District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany).

May 20, 2025

Annual motto

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Stage in (e)motion

The hosts introduced themselves with the “South African Medley”. The piece was one of the highlights of the  joint concert given in April by the Young People’s Choir of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa and the Youth Orchestra & Friends from Germany.

May 17, 2025

Africa

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• Congregation
• Europe
• Music

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Receiving and sharing light

Science, technology, culture, and education is what unesco wants to highlight on the International Day of Light on 16 May. But light is much more than a scientific quantity.

May 16, 2025

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“Step by step, courageously forward” 

Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.

May 15, 2025

Anniversary

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A belief that will not be disappointed

What it means to really trust in God and how this characterises a Christian life was described in a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

May 14, 2025

America

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Peanuts are making a big difference

How can the congregations in Senegal be strengthened? Apostle Tounkang Mané had an unusual idea.

May 13, 2025

Congregation

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• Local news

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Learning to pray word by word

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially important for our children. Various experts explain on nac.today how this works in terms of faith. This time, the focus is on prayer.

May 12, 2025

Annual motto

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• Children
• Congregation

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“Have you told God yet?”

In today’s world people feel almost compelled to share almost every aspect of their lives with everyone else. But isn’t there someone far better to speak to first?  – The video from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

May 10, 2025

Chief Apostle

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On the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea: what else there is to discover

From the dispute of whether Jesus was of the same essence as the Father to the central Christian creed: this is what the nac.today series has outlined. At the end, there is an overview of the content and the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject. 

May 9, 2025

Denominations Doctrine 

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• History 

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On land, on water, and in the air

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

May 8, 2025

Africa

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• Local news

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Five good remedies against evil

Called to be a blessing? How is that supposed to work in a world where evil rules and the good seems so weak? In a divine service recently, the Chief Apostle had some answers.

May 7, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Europe

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Spotlight 07/2025: Without hesitation, without reservation

Doing good involves performing actions that benefit other people.  But even if we have the means to help, there are things that can hinder us. District Apostle Joseph Opemba Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa explains how these can be overcome.

May 6, 2025

Annual motto

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A Swabian who conquered the world

There are people who are still fondly remembered years later. One of them is Karl Kühnle, who was ordained a District Apostle fifty years ago today–and remained one for twenty years. 

May 5, 2025

Anniversary

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• History 
• Profile

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Music builds bridges between continents

The Youth Orchestra & Friends from the New Apostolic Church Western Germany spent ten days in South Africa. The highlight of the trip was the concert with the NAC Young People’s Choir in front of an audience of over 4,500.

May 3, 2025

Africa Europe

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• Music
• Social commitment

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Life on the next level

Pentecost comes after Easter, but in between these two holy days there is still Ascension Day. ’Tis the season when God’s good plan for humankind makes great leaps. The divine services in May show where all this leads.

May 2, 2025

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Pentecost

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On the road with the Chief Apostle

When people hear Angola they think of oil and diamonds, beautiful beaches, desert, and jungle. But Angola has so much more to offer. Deeply religious people live there with dreams and hopes for a future.

May 1, 2025

Africa

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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.

April 30, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• 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.

April 29, 2025

Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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