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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

Annual motto

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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

Apostolate

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• Asia
• History 
• Profile

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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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• Europe

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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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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

Africa

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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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Just believe: concentrating on what is essential 

Just believe? But in what, exactly? This is what really makes the difference. The compass that will keep us on course no matter what the storms of life may bring: here is the fourth instalment of our series of excerpts from the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle at the start of the year.

31 01 2026

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A man after God’s own heart

He practised what he preached, and his commitment to God’s cause was unconditional. Today we pay tribute to District Apostle Georg Schall who passed away sixty years ago this Saturday.

30 01 2026

Europe

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• History 

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A well that is inexhaustible and priceless

Water that gives eternal life? And all this for free? Where can we find something like that?  Jesus Christ has it. And all we have to do is draw the water.

28 01 2026

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It started with a knock and coffee 

This specific door changed everything. A good fifty years ago, it was the New Apostolic Church’s gateway to Panama, the country that the Chief Apostle is now visiting again. 

22 01 2026

America

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Seven stages on the path to Jesus

A simple yes is not enough. Those who wish to draw closer to Jesus must set out on a journey, step by step. Here is the road map from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

21 01 2026

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Happiness for the poor

It is not possessions that matter, but relationships. It is precisely the poor, in a certain sense, who are important to God. This is what Jesus makes clear in one of the Beatitudes.

14 01 2026

Africa

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Bad and good fruit

Popularity, miracles, and spiritual maturity? What do the good fruits of faith look like? The Chief Apostle gave a clear answer.

07 01 2026

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Annual motto 2026: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe!”

Fear and uncertainty define our times. The Chief Apostle counters this with a reassuring thought from Jesus and encourages us to face the new year with trust, faith, and confidence.

31 12 2025

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2025: Farewells and new beginnings

Three new District Apostles in the same year? Nothing like that has happened in quite a while. More on this and other things that occurred on the international leadership level during the year 2025. 

29 12 2025

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2025: Pentecost. Mirror. Decision. 

This past Pentecost, Chief Apostle Schneider made the promise to be a helper, namely to the very man he went on to appoint as his own Helper—and thereby designate as his successor. A closer look at the biggest news of the year 2025.

26 12 2025

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• Investiture
• Pentecost

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Together with God and the many helpers

What do the faithful need from their District Apostle? The Chief Apostle answered this question when he appointed David Heynes as the new District Apostle for Northern and Eastern Germany.

22 12 2025

District Apostle

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• Investiture
• Ministry

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Working with courage 

Faithful, hard-working, selfless: this is the testimony given to District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany) by the Chief Apostle. Here is the video of his retirement.

19 12 2025

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High time to wake up! 

Advent admonishes us that God’s plan is moving forward, and that we must not sleep in faith. It is time to check on our spiritual development! 

17 12 2025

Advent

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• Divine service

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From Hamburg into the great wide world and back

Between north German clarity and quiet warmth, Rüdiger Krause developed a style all his own for reaching people. This Sunday he will retire as District Apostle of around twenty countries. 

12 12 2025

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The call to self-purification

True hope purifies, provides guidance, and leads us closer to Christ. With step-by-step instructions, the Chief Apostle explains how sanctification works.

10 12 2025

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When love dispels fear

Those who take an interest in the gospel discover the love of Jesus, which carries us through all challenges. If we follow Him, His love will free us from fear and unite us.

03 12 2025

Apostolate

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• Europe

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Goodbye work. Hello family!

Now they have more time for their grandchildren: District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) and his assistant, Frank Dzur, pictured here at their retirement. This is our photo of the month. 

28 11 2025

America

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How lambs conquer wolves

Defenceless among predators: such is the situation of Christians. And this is how Christ Himself described it. But He also shows us the way through and out.

26 11 2025

Asia

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• Divine service

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A leader with an open heart and mind

His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.

19 02 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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• History 
• Anniversary

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Faith. Fellowship. Future.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

11 06 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Local news
• Buildings
• Music

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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.

15 05 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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• Anniversary
• History

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