Oliver Rütten, Author at nac.today

Eighty years ago: the bombing of Dortmund

The name Magney is well-known in New Apostolic circles in Germany: there were two Apostles with that name. The younger of the two was confirmed by the older one some eighty years ago. And the older Magney died in a bombing raid eighty years ago today. Today we pay tribute to a pioneer.

May 5, 2023

Acts of blessing Apostolate

Listen to it

Far away and yet so close

On a holiday abroad, but you would still like to hear a divine service in your native tongue? This is possible thanks to our online church services. In many cases, you can even join the divine service in your own congregation, if you cannot be there in person.

May 5, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

At home worldwide: Positive impacts on people and the environment

Many people are committed to good causes. In South Africa, for example, a special service was held to bring comfort to refugees. In Germany, brothers and sisters sacrificed some of their free time for the environment. And in the Netherlands a church building was made available in support of democracy.

May 4, 2023

Africa

Listen to it

The Holy Spirit was promised, sent, and is active

Ascension Day and Pentecost—the month of May speaks for itself. And so do our divine services: the brothers and sisters will learn more about the announcement of the Holy Spirit and how God reveals Himself to them as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

May 3, 2023

Africa

Listen to it

Sorrow will turn to joy

The weeping of the disciples over the suffering and death of Jesus was transformed into joy: Jesus is risen! Back then, as today, suffering is transformed into joy. This is the message that Chief Apostle Schneider conveyed in a recent divine service.

May 2, 2023

Apostolate

Listen to it

Spotlight 7/2023: Relinquish – retain

To reign with Christ is a higher form of service. This is what District Apostle John Kriel from South Africa says in his article on our annual motto. What exactly this means he explains by telling us what we need to let go of and what we need to hold on to.

May 1, 2023

Africa Annual motto

Listen to it

The diversity of the word

Global, multilingual, and independent of time and place: these are the features of our online divine services. The New Apostolic Church publicly broadcasts central divine services via IPTV, YouTube, and telephone.

April 28, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

Ministry (28): “Give no offense”

A no to the ordination of women? There is only one Bible verse that could corroborate this. But this passage contradicts other biblical passages and their respective justifications. Are these ultimately only cultural prescriptions?

April 27, 2023

Congregation

Listen to it

“This shall not happen to You!”

Jesus prepared His disciples for a situation that would unsettle them completely and leave them helpless: His suffering and death, and His resurrection. Chief Apostle Schneider addressed the different reactions of the disciples in a divine service in the congregation of Lüneburg in Germany.

April 26, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

God and image of God: the difference

Some Bible passages paint a very contradictory picture of God. How does the New Apostolic Church see this? Quite simply: like Jesus. This is the answer from an essay that was just published.

April 25, 2023

Congregation

Listen to it

A tree that gives eternal life

At the beginning and end of the Bible, trees and their fruit play a prominent role. The best known of the two is not even the most important. Here is a reflection on Arbour Day.

April 24, 2023

Europe

Listen to it

A trip around the world from your sofa

Canada, Romania, Zambia… The New Apostolic Church broadcasts central divine services in over thirty regions and more than fifteen languages worldwide. And those who are on the road and wish to watch the divine services in their home congregation can do so too in many cases.

April 21, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

Unique chance to get to know new worlds

Deep friendships and valuable encounters: these are the memories that Stephanie brought back from Zambia when she returned home to Germany. Anyone can now create such memories. It is not too late yet to apply.

April 20, 2023

Africa

Listen to it

How Jesus helps us to bear up

Everyone is confronted with suffering one way or another. But how do we deal with it? There are many questions, but few answers to be had. Yet there is one particular source of comfort and strength. And there is a role model whom we can follow.

April 19, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

Sint Barbara welcomes brothers and sisters

More than 70 years of history are contained within the walls of the church building to which the newly established congregation of Limburg in the Netherlands recently moved. The church is listed as a historic building, a good reason to tell its story today—on the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

April 18, 2023

Buildings

Listen to it

Spotlight 6/2023: Powerful words, strong faith

Faith, boldness, discipleship, loyalty, truthfulness, and love. These are the key words that District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia associates with our 2023 motto. In his Spotlight article he explains what exactly this means for our everyday life.

April 17, 2023

Annual motto

Listen to it

Divine services around the clock

Divine services morning, noon, and night. Anyone who wants to can watch divine services around the clock on Sundays. Thanks to YouTube, IPTV, and phone-in options the opportunities to hear God’s word are nearly unlimited.

April 14, 2023

Chief Apostle Divine service

Listen to it

Contemplative, interested, committed

New Apostolic Christians in Germany, Spain, and Guinea learned some very different things on their tours of discovery through history, religion, and responsibility for their own faith.

April 13, 2023

Acts of blessing

Listen to it

Reflecting the light of the world

It goes without saying: Jesus is the light of the world. But believers must also let His light shine, and let it radiate into the beyond. But how? The Chief Apostle examined this in a recent divine service.

April 12, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

Ministry (27): A definite but unclear no

There is only one passage in the Bible that actually prohibits women from preaching the gospel. But according to biblical scholars, this statement did not come from Apostle Paul at all. How does the Church deal with this?

April 11, 2023

Apostolate

Listen to it

Nearer to God: we are Thomas

Unbelieving? You must be kidding! It is precisely the doubter who comes closest to God. The key witness is the often misunderstood Thomas. Here is a somewhat different perspective on the account of Easter.

April 10, 2023

Bible study

Listen to it

Divine services on six continents

In nearly all parts of the world, divine services continue to be streamed online thanks to volunteers in the congregations. Phone options are also available. The only continent from which no services are being streamed is Antarctica.

April 6, 2023

Chief Apostle Congregation

Listen to it

Malawi struggling to recover after a cyclone

Destruction, homelessness, hunger: of all the countries hit by the cyclone, Malawi was battered the worst. Relief efforts are underway also by New Apostolic aid organisations. What do the people need? District Apostle Kububa Soko wanted to see for himself.

April 5, 2023

Africa

Listen to it

Called to be holy: both a gift and a task

Those who want to serve God and enter His kingdom must be sanctified to do so. Of course, this sanctification comes from God. But it won’t work without our making an effort. The Chief Apostle recently explained what this means.

April 4, 2023

Chief Apostle

Listen to it

Spotlight 5/2023: True greatness is revealed in serving others

Our annual motto “Serving and reigning with Christ” does not mean that we should strive for power, District Apostle Michael Ehrich from Germany clarifies. Jesus rules differently than the powerful of the world. After all, He did not come to be served, but to serve.

April 3, 2023

Annual motto

Listen to it

community 2/2023: The joy of fellowship

Church life, doctrinal aspects, and a children’s corner… the latest issue of the community magazine is jam-packed with exciting topics. This edition of the magazine takes its readers to Brazil and South Africa, among other places, and it features the full-text version of the divine service in which the Chief Apostle explained our motto for 2023.

April 1, 2023

Africa

Listen to it

First ...33 34 35 ...Last

More

Newsletter

Categories

Eighty years ago: the bombing of Dortmund

Far away and yet so close

At home worldwide: Positive impacts on people and the environment

The Holy Spirit was promised, sent, and is active

Sorrow will turn to joy

Spotlight 7/2023: Relinquish – retain

The diversity of the word

Ministry (28): “Give no offense”

“This shall not happen to You!”

God and image of God: the difference

A tree that gives eternal life

A trip around the world from your sofa

Unique chance to get to know new worlds

How Jesus helps us to bear up

Sint Barbara welcomes brothers and sisters

Spotlight 6/2023: Powerful words, strong faith

Divine services around the clock

Contemplative, interested, committed

Reflecting the light of the world

Ministry (27): A definite but unclear no

Nearer to God: we are Thomas

Divine services on six continents

Malawi struggling to recover after a cyclone

Called to be holy: both a gift and a task

Spotlight 5/2023: True greatness is revealed in serving others

community 2/2023: The joy of fellowship