Shaping the future: developments in the circle of the Apostles

The number remains unchanged, but the faces are changing. The records show 365 active Apostles for the period from June to November 2025. These include a new Chief Apostle Helper, two new District Apostles, two newly assigned District Apostle Helpers, and ten new Apostles.

14 11 2025

Apostolate Investiture

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• Ministry
• Retirement

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Doing good makes people happy! You too? 

The Chief Apostle’s motto for 2025 is more than a momentary slogan. It is a mission for everyone: “It’s time to do good!” What has become of it? 

13 11 2025

Annual motto

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God’s creation: a sign of His love and faithfulness 

Here is an invitation to marvel. Thanking God also means being careful with His gifts and treating them with due respect—health, family, nature, and eternal life. 

12 11 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Focus on pastoral care: sharing experiences

Providing pastoral care is part of the mission of the New Apostolic Church. But how does this work in practice in different cultures? The District Apostles discussed this subject.

11 11 2025

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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Seeing eye to eye

Science and religion are incompatible like fire and water and heaven and hell. Nothing of the sort! They go hand in hand and feed off each other. Here is an interlude on World Science Day for Peace and Development that is observed every year on 10 November.

10 11 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 

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A commitment that continues to be valid

Those who take on responsibilities in the Church must balance family and ministry. The commitment to family is just as sacred. Here is an explanation by the Chief Apostle.

08 11 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Investiture
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Spotlight 15/2025: Doing good is a lifelong mission 

As a minister he has retired. But retired or not, our annual motto makes no difference here. Thoughts from District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada).

07 11 2025

Annual motto

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When the Saviour appears (twice) 

Many believe that the return of Christ is a single event. The truth is: there are two distinctive stages to His return. And each one changes everything we know about heaven and earth. 

06 11 2025

Divine service

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• Doctrine 

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The power that strengthens and gives courage

“This will not be to everyone’s liking,” the Chief Apostle said at the beginning of the divine service. Here is why Christians can and must be open about their faith today.

05 11 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Europe

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Why Jesus continues to make people feel uncomfortable

When a mission becomes a brand and faith becomes a success story, you lose sight of the cross. But Jesus reminds us in an unnerving kind of way that love is not measured by how many people have been exposed to it, but by true discipleship.

04 11 2025

Bible study

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• Good Friday
• Society

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Jesus waits there where people suffer

This is what faithful servants, wise virgins, and entrusted talents all have in common: the answer from the parable of the Last Judgement. Here is how we encounter God today.

03 11 2025

Bible study

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• Divine service

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Hope in prayer

A quiet but clear call: faith shines on—beyond life. With this idea, the song “Sei ein Licht in der Welt” (Be a light in the world) by Julia Meier sets the mood for the service for the departed.

01 11 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
• Music

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From return to arrival

Heading into the best future together: this is the underlying thought behind the Sunday services in the month of November. There are five of them this month.

31 10 2025

Congregation

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Symbol of a new beginning

They have been there for 75 years. In fact, thanks to its anniversary, the congregation of Sinzig in Germany has made it into the Church’s international news. Our picture of the month and the story behind it.

30 10 2025

Buildings

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• Congregation

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Christ completes and perfects, we serve

What kind of subjects are addressed in a divine service for ministers? Well, here it was about 250 kilos of silver—but differently than one might think. The sermon was not a presentation about positive financial results but took a close look at faithfulness. For anyone wishing to hear it: it’s encouraging.

29 10 2025

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Ministry

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“The man with the big heart”

“The man with the big heart.” His heart was at home everywhere. District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada) has retired. His life was one of dedication, loyalty, kindness, and benevolence.

28 10 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Retirement

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Loving, teaching, leading 

District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) cared for congregations on several continents—and he shaped generations. On the occasion of the District Apostle’s retirement, the Chief Apostle said thank you on behalf of the Church. 

27 10 2025

America Chief Apostle

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• Retirement

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“He will provide all that the souls need”

Blessing dwells where faith, love, humility, and unity live. This is what the Chief Apostle impressed upon Arnaud Martig during his appointment as District Apostle for Canada.

25 10 2025

District Apostle

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• Investiture

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“We have learned that God loves us”

An Apostle in prison! And young people went with him. Their mission: pastoral care. The following story from Equatorial Guinea shows how a change of heart can transform someone’s life.

24 10 2025

Africa

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• Pastoral care
• Society
• Youth

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Homiletics (8): Finding a sense of self

Today’s young people are born into a world overflowing with choices and one that is shaped by change. To reach them requires genuine interest, ongoing engagement, and a finely tuned pastoral skillset. 

23 10 2025

Divine service

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• Ministry
• Youth

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A solid foundation on five pillars 

The world – full of instability and fluctuations. How can we find a firm foundation of peace and security? Here is clear guidance from the Chief Apostle.

22 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Intercessory action 

Advocating and interceding for someone is a true act of friendship! There is a story of four people who did just that and enabled a sick person to be healed through their own faith. 

21 10 2025

Bible study

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The other side of creation

Before a divine service for the departed, the hereafter seems to be especially near. Yet, what can we say offhand about this other world? Here are some answers from the Bible and the Catechism.

20 10 2025

Baptism 

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Open the door and go there

Someone is knocking on your heart’s door: Jesus Christ sends you out to share His love and to combat fear and loneliness. Go and spread it tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and be there for others.

18 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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His middle name is “friendliness”

He is not one known for grand gestures, but for genuine closeness. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada built structures and touched hearts. Now he is retiring.

17 10 2025

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Retirement

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With heart, a sense of humour, and dedication

He says he is not much of an adventurer. And yet his life has been one adventure due to his global travels. In the process he earned himself a reputation as the king of fellowship. Now he is retiring.

16 10 2025

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Retirement

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