Baptised, and then what? How faith lives

Being baptised alone is not enough. Crucial is a living faith that follows Christ and is evident in everyday life. The Chief Apostle recently revealed how this works.

04 03 2026

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Singing with your hands. Listening with your eyes.

During the recent visit of the Chief Apostle to Lusaka, Zambia, a sign language choir delivered a performance that speaks beyond words. Here is a contribution in honour of World Hearing Day today, 3 March.

03 03 2026

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Saviour. Healing. Salvation.

He heals the sick, touches the outcasts, and challenges the devout. But in the end, it says, “Heal yourself!” Why this is precisely what makes Jesus the true healer.

02 03 2026

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Close to us in silence: the Saviour

“Gently, ever so gently, a light warms us.” For “You are the Saviour,” the choir sings in the hymn “Die Liebe bist Du”. It creates a contemplative prelude to the divine service for the departed. 

28 02 2026

Concept of salvation for the departed

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On the road with Christ

A call pierces the tomb. There is a bright cloud on the way to the cross. Water, bread, and wine are symbols of God’s presence. The Sundays in March take us on a journey following the last weeks of Jesus’ life.

27 02 2026

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Excited to see what lies ahead

A basket, a cloth, and a pair of scissors—simple items that symbolise something bigger. This young lady holds the “key” to a newly inaugurated youth centre in Guinea-Bissau. Our picture of the month for February from the report on the inauguration captures a moment of new opportunities.

26 02 2026

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Paul’s warning: saved, but still not out of the woods

In Lusaka, Chief Apostle Schneider addressed several sensitive issues affecting every Christian and the Church, asking where genuine mission might be giving way to ego, rules, reputation, or regional distinction?

25 02 2026

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Scissors, a ribbon, and a promising future 

The excitement had been building for months: the youth centre in Guinea-Bissau was finally completed and inaugurated with a divine service, traditional dances, and a shared meal. 

24 02 2026

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A day devoted to special things 

We are supposed to keep the Sabbath holy. But how? Here is why God offers us a day of rest and how parents can sanctify the Sunday together with their children. 

23 02 2026

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“In oceans deep my faith will stand” 

“Don’t be afraid. Just believe!” The New Apostolic Church Canada presented the design of its logo illustrating the 2026 motto not with an explanatory video, but with a musical declaration of faith.

21 02 2026

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Noise cancelling for the soul

The countdown to Easter began this week. Many Christians are preparing for it by fasting. Read about what Jesus really wanted and what our hearts, hands, and brain can learn now.

20 02 2026

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Learning about faith the fun way

Card games, puzzles, and action—and all the while learning something about our faith. A group of youth leaders came up with this idea. Here is more on the world of nac-games.com. Check it out.

19 02 2026

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The key to our refuge 

Distress has many faces. Whether it takes the form of external pressure or inner turmoil, God is our refuge, as the Chief Apostle promises in this divine service. 

18 02 2026

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Spotlight 02/2026: Be strong and courageous 

There were daunting obstacles: first the Jordan, then Jericho with its seemingly insurmountable walls. Nevertheless, Joshua pressed forward. Trust, obedience and perseverance were his secret, as District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America explains.  

17 02 2026

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Torn so that we can enter

The curtain in the temple signified: this far and no further. Even the high priest was only allowed to enter the Holy of Holies once a year. This is precisely where the letter to the Hebrews starts, showing why Jesus is the true High Priest.

16 02 2026

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As gentle as a prayer, as strong as a confession of faith

From delicate and fragile to powerful and majestic—and always deeply moving: this is the sound that emerges when South African musicians reinterpret what is often regarded as a simple children’s song.

14 02 2026

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Indonesia reunited

He became the vital link in the reunification of the two New Apostolic sister churches in Indonesia: Apostle Martasudarma, who passed away fifty years ago.

13 02 2026

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Homiletics (12): Bringing it all together

You have grappled with understanding the message and discerning the needs of the congregation. You have given thought to the goal of the sermon. Now it is time to construct the main body of the sermon.  

12 02 2026

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Knowing fear, embracing trust

“Whether we like it or not, we live in a climate of fear,” said the Chief Apostle. And he knows the only sensible remedy for this. Here is the divine service based on our annual motto. 

11 02 2026

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From temporary solution to a new home

For seven months, a newly established congregation in Portugal gathered for divine services in a garage. Now, the congregation has moved into its own church—and the members are delighted.

10 02 2026

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The best is yet to come

God creates new things, including new insights. For some, however, this is more of a problem than a pleasure. The Chief Apostle opens our eyes to beauty. “It is not a question of whether that was right or wrong. All we need to ask ourselves is: Does this new knowledge bring me closer to Jesus Christ?

09 02 2026

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Just believe: the concrete plan 

Concentrating on the true faith … Perhaps this is more easily said than done. Nevertheless, the Chief Apostle has a plan for how to put this into practice: here is the last video excerpt from the divine service marking the start of the year 2026. 

07 02 2026

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Ready to go in just a few minutes

Practical knowledge on preaching, liturgy, pastoral care, and other topics: this is what the e-learning platform nac.academy offers. Access is very easy and open to anyone who is interested. Here is the first article of a new series.

06 02 2026

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Nicodemus – when faith grows in secret

A pastoral conversation with Jesus, without a quick solution. Where there is enough room for questions without shame, faith can grow. This often happens in secret, and sometimes only after a long time.

05 02 2026

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God’s omnipotence and care 

As Creator, Father, and Saviour, God creates out of nothing and renews humankind through His word. How does this work? The Chief Apostle sheds light on this. 

04 02 2026

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Spotlight 01/2026: We believe in God’s faithfulness 

Despite trials, temptations, and spiritual captivity, God remains faithful. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo encourages us to hold fast to this truth. 

03 02 2026

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