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Where the wind sings and hearts are open 

“We ask for blessing and hope.” These were the Chief Apostle’s farewell words in Gqeberha in 2015. Now he is coming back for another visit, and there is excitement everywhere. 

24 11 2025

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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New wine, new life 

Everything old is no longer valid! God’s message breaks with tradition and challenges us. Those who dare can recognise the radical newness of the gospel. 

19 11 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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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

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• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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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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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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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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• Divine service
• Europe

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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

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• Chief Apostle
• 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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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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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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“There is a solution”

This is about fear, suffering, and selfishness and the response that changes everything: compassion and love. The Chief Apostle explains how God sees human beings and what believers can do with this knowledge.

15 10 2025

Divine service

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• Europe

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Spotlight 14/2025: Helping children find their place

Faith grows in relationships. When children are welcomed, encouraged, and trusted to serve, they discover their gifts and blossom. Here is another spotlight by District Apostle Helper Arnaud Martig (Canada).

13 10 2025

Annual motto District Apostle

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Don’t look away

Lost, frightened, and disoriented. This is how many people experience the present. But God sees all of this. And He calls out to us, “I have a solution.” Here is the video from a divine service.

11 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Choosing peace over winning an argument

Maintaining peace and harmony is sometimes not easy. Arguments can quickly flare up. The biblical example of two brothers teaches us how we can remedy the situation.

08 10 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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The greatest inheritance ever

He had the best chances. But for a quick advantage he squandered everything. Here is what the example of Esau teaches us today: warning signals from a divine service.

02 10 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Spotlight 13/2025: Passing on faith  

It’s time to do good! Let us help our children benefit from our own experience. This is the appeal made by District Apostle Helper Arnaud Martig with respect to our 2025 motto. 

25 09 2025

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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We need time for quiet reflection 

Speech is silver, silence is golden. But not everyone can be silent. The Chief Apostle explains why this is important for our own salvation. 

24 09 2025

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Blessing, gratitude, and giving—magnified sevenfold

Blessing is one thing, giving thanks is another. And on top of all of that there is still our offering to God. But these three aspects are connected in a different way than some might think. Here are references from seven divine services.

22 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Loving God as He loves us

“It’s that simple,” the Chief Apostle says, referring to our heavenly relationship with God. Here is the video excerpt from a divine service.

20 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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The right person in the right place

It is not his first attempt: he wanted to retire a good fifteen years ago already. But he stayed on and continued to move things along and make a difference. Here is a profile of District Apostle Helper David Devaraj from India.

19 09 2025

Asia

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• Profile

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Lost, found, and carried home

God goes after everyone: this is the meaning of the parable of the lost sheep. But the parable is not just about the ones who have strayed. Because, in fact, it affects every single one of us.

17 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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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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• Chief Apostle
• 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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