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Service for the departed: salvation is free

God wants all people to be saved; He does not exclude anyone. This applies to both the living and the dead.

March 5, 2021

Chief Apostle Concept of salvation for the departed

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Same nature, same value, same mission

The New Apostolic Church professes equality and equal rights for both women and men. This is one of the conclusions that derives from its most recent doctrinal paper, which includes an appeal for both men and women to accept responsibility in the state, the church, and in society together.

March 4, 2021

District Apostle

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Tribute to a US pioneer

J. P. is short for John Peter, and the name Fendt has gone down in American Church history. Today John Peter Fendt would have celebrated his 125th birthday. Here is a portrait in tribute of a pioneer.

March 3, 2021

America

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Preparation for the service for the departed

God loves all human beings and God wants to save every single one. So what does He need believers for? A divine service packed with Christian basics, a little poetry, and above all pure joy.

February 26, 2021

Chief Apostle

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The Sermon on the Mount as a call to action

Bible experts tell us that the Sermon on the Mount is the gospel in short form. There is certainly quite a lot of substance to it! In the space of very few pages, Jesus Christ describes what really matters for Christians: trusting in God and becoming a witness of His love!

February 24, 2021

Chief Apostle

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Upcoming divine services

Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services.

February 19, 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Not one step without Christ

Whatever 2021 will bring, God will not be stopped in carrying out His plan of redemption for humankind. In the process, every human being has a companion from start to finish: Jesus Christ. From the divine service introducing our annual motto.

February 18, 2021

Annual motto

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Spotlight 2/2021: Looking up – running forward – enduring the race!

Love changes a person, as anyone knows who has ever been in love. Also our love for God changes us. District Apostle Leonard Kolb (USA) explains how in his thoughts on our 2021 motto.

February 15, 2021

Annual motto

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The weekly update

Changed login details, new live streams… Every Friday, nac.today offers an up-to-date overview of the centrally broadcast video services that are available.

February 12, 2021

Chief Apostle

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World Day of the Sick: a call to reach out

Today is a special awareness day, the World Day of the Sick. Do we really need such a day of observance? Yes, because they should not be forgotten or feel excluded or, worse, lost. The sick among us belong in the middle of the congregation, in the middle of our hearts.

February 11, 2021

Chief Apostle

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When heaven is silent

Wars, earthquakes, Covid-19… The same old question keeps coming up: why does God’s love allow people to suffer? More important than the answer is an absolute certainty— and the light that guides us through dark days.

February 10, 2021

Chief Apostle

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Across congregational boundaries

Most of our congregational life has moved online because of the pandemic. This also includes divine services that are being offered in live webcasts globally. Here is the updated overview for Sunday.

February 5, 2021

Acts of blessing

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Spotlight 1/2021: Shaping the present

Our motto for 2021 deals with our future, but this future has to be shaped now, in the present, and this is a task that falls upon all of us, says District Apostle Jürg Zbinden of Switzerland.

February 4, 2021

Annual motto

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“My God is the greatest!”

The partner for eternal life… Those who build a relationship with God and foster it benefit already today: they receive inner freedom, spiritual balance, and a healthy sense of self. And building such a relationship is not really all that difficult.

February 3, 2021

Chief Apostle

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A missionary with roots firmly planted at home

Fifty years ago to the day he was ordained as a District Apostle. At that time Zimbabwe was still called Rhodesia. He was also responsible for Zambia and Malawi: Andrew James Fernandes was born in Cape Town in South Africa and became an international traveler in Africa.

February 2, 2021

Africa

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An example and the prospects it offers

They provide orientation, identification, and in many cases also enthusiasm: role models and idols define our lives from an early age on, and sometimes even into old age. But some heroes help even beyond that.

February 1, 2021

Chief Apostle

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Around the world and round the clock

Who knows what will happen the day after tomorrow? The pandemic has shaken up many plans. One thing, however, is sure and that is the possibility of joining online services again on Sunday.

January 29, 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Good relationships for our inner life

Finding the right connection with God and our neighbour and taking care of God’s creation. This was the counsel in a recent service by the Chief Apostle. The emphasis is on networking, motivation, and comfort.

January 27, 2021

Africa

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Church construction is a community effort

There are many New Apostolic congregations who still harbour the wish for their very own church building. With a support programme worth a few million and some personal initiative, such a dream can indeed come true for many.

January 26, 2021

Africa

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A District Apostle Helper for Northern Europe

Only a few weeks after the most recent retirement, the circle of District Apostle Helpers will receive a new addition: to support one of the largest District Apostle Areas.

January 25, 2021

Africa

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Becoming strong, staying strong

The ups and downs of life often leave one feeling terribly weak. Faith can be a real pick-me-up in such situations, and this can be trained. The upcoming Sunday service offers a kind of spiritual work-out.

January 22, 2021

Chief Apostle

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The formula for peace and joy

Hope brings peace and joy. The basis is faith. How this all works? Here is a manual on how to achieve happiness and how to stay happy from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

January 20, 2021

Chief Apostle Divine service

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Pastoral care (09): reaching out to the youth

“Shaping the future of the Church” can be achieved by those who win young Christians over to be active in the Church, says Chief Apostle Schneider. Following are some thoughts on the challenges, the opportunities, and a win-win situation.

January 19, 2021

America

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The new logos are in: well-conceived and colourful

An Apostle who not only preaches about the new motto for the year, but also converts it into art for his District Church? It can happen—as it did, for example, in the District Apostle Area Western Pacific. But other graphic designers all around the world have also been at work to create new logos for the year.

January 14, 2021

Africa

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Thanking God day and night

Bühl is a city in south-western Germany, close to the border with France. Even though the Chief Apostle conducted the divine service there on 6 December 2020, his sermon was intended for parts of the English-speaking world.

January 13, 2021

Africa

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International media in an international church

Online media have become a welcome companion during these times of restrictions and curfews. They offer us first-hand information, reading material, divine service experiences, and a sense of international community.

January 12, 2021

Chief Apostle

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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.

February 19, 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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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.

June 11, 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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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.

May 15, 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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apostles.today

Service for the departed: salvation is free

Same nature, same value, same mission

Tribute to a US pioneer

Preparation for the service for the departed

The Sermon on the Mount as a call to action

Upcoming divine services

Not one step without Christ

Spotlight 2/2021: Looking up – running forward – enduring the race!

The weekly update

World Day of the Sick: a call to reach out

When heaven is silent

Across congregational boundaries

Spotlight 1/2021: Shaping the present

“My God is the greatest!”

A missionary with roots firmly planted at home

An example and the prospects it offers

Around the world and round the clock

Good relationships for our inner life

Church construction is a community effort

A District Apostle Helper for Northern Europe

Becoming strong, staying strong

The formula for peace and joy

Pastoral care (09): reaching out to the youth

The new logos are in: well-conceived and colourful

Thanking God day and night

International media in an international church

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”