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“We must be careful to ensure that this does not happen to us,” appealed Chief Apostle Schneider. A sermon about pitfalls that is nevertheless encouraging — and not only for ministers.

14 01 2020

Chief Apostle Congregation

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“Estância Fazendinha” (little farm): this is the name of the leisure park operated by Shepherd Rodolfo Mucha and his wife Analice in southwestern Brazil—and wherever possible, they do so in harmony with God’s creation, which is especially beautiful here.

13 01 2020

Congregation

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Christians remain and build

Life brings us many challenges. Christians approach these with trust in God and love for their neighbour. And this is revealed very practically in the help they offer their neighbour, namely by building and remaining.

10 01 2020

Africa

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Pastoral journey into new territory

Right at the start of the New Year, the international Church leader will travel to Angola. There are two unfamiliar stops awaiting him in Nzagi and Dundo, two cities in the north and northeast of the country, respectively. Here are some impressions.

09 01 2020

Apostolate

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The poor in spirit will enter the kingdom of heaven

Anyone can be poor in spirit. But why would anyone want be poor in spirit anyway? In order to attain eternal salvation. After all, this kind of poverty is a fundamental prerequisite for salvation—for both rich and poor alike!

08 01 2020

Chief Apostle

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Interpreting signs — a vote of non-confidence

So the signs of the time are frightening. Which means that the return of Christ must be near, right? The Chief Apostle responds to this notion in a recent article: such attempts at interpretation are doomed to fail. Following is a summary. .

07 01 2020

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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The year 2020 will be a good one

A new year brings new reasons for gladness. Will 2020 be an “acceptable year”? Yes—because grace means we are permitted to experience fellowship with Jesus Christ. And there is always so much grace with Him—enough for everyone.

06 01 2020

Ascension Day

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Reasons to give gifts—and give thanks!

Christmas is a time for gifts and the New Year is a reason to celebrate. This is also how the New Apostolic Church around the globe presents itself. Here is a closer look at the intended recipients of these gifts and just what there is to celebrate.

03 01 2020

Africa

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Gems from the treasure chest

The motto for the year 2019 has exposed a true vein of gold: the annual watchword “Rich in Christ” has inspired many valuable thoughts. Here are some highlights from Spotlights as we bid farewell to the old year.

31 12 2019

Africa

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2019: Rich in Christ

God is rich, and He wants us to benefit from His wealth. What does this wealth consist of? How can we acquire it? These are the questions we will occupy ourselves with over the coming weeks and months, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says in his New Year message.

31 12 2019

Annual motto

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By the power of faith: People of 2019

Celebrating faith, meeting new people, and exchanging experiences: that was the International Youth Convention in a nutshell. No small wonder then that all of our featured “People of 2019” have some connection to this event …

30 12 2019

Africa

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Divine services 2019: No one should feel unloved!

Twelve months in the year—twelve messages from Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider to the global Church. And all of them published in the church magazine nac.today! Just to help everyone remember them…

27 12 2019

Africa

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Ministry (15): Review and outlook

The year of reform to the ministerial order: that is how the year 2019 will go down in the history books of the New Apostolic Church. But there is something much more fundamental behind this. And the topic is still current. .

26 12 2019

Apostolate

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Mercy by helicopter is impossible

For many people, Christmas is the “feast of feasts”. Nevertheless, there are also many who do not celebrate it, either because they belong to another religion, or because they do not feel like it at the moment and cannot enjoy it. Where do we stand?

25 12 2019

Chief Apostle

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Jesus is the reason for the season!

Just give thanks again! Right before the celebration of Christmas is a good time to do so. Why? Because Jesus Christ has come into this world and has become Man. He alone (!) is the reason we celebrate Christmas.

24 12 2019

Chief Apostle

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2019)

Only a few retirements and ordinations have taken place recently in the circle of the Apostles—the past six months comprise a relatively calm half-year characterised by continuity. There are currently 349 active Apostles around the world.

23 12 2019

Africa

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The Church is alive, enthusiastic, and ready to help!

Enjoying divine services, cultivating fellowship, making music, and helping our neighbours—lively and active congregational life can be found on all continents. Join us on a tour through various countries…

20 12 2019

Acts of blessing Advent

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For us, in us, with us — God does great things

“Well, where is your God now?” Scorners are most fond of making these sorts of remarks when things happen to be going badly for believers. But we find the response to this question in a time-honoured psalm. Here is what this hymn of praise has to tell us today.

19 12 2019

Chief Apostle

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Let us love our neighbour as we are loved by God!

Charity in a nutshell: “We treat one another as Jesus treats us,” said the Chief Apostle. But is this even possible in everyday life? And if so, how?

17 12 2019

Chief Apostle

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When the speaker is the real director

Kevin the cinematographer is relieved: “New Year’s address is in the bag…” he posts on Facebook. But his work as an editor is only just beginning. How the video with the annual motto for 2020 comes into being:

16 12 2019

Africa

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The path to heaven is not a dead end!

When the Chief Apostle conducts a divine service in Mulhouse, France, he is practically “in his living room”. He had packed along plenty of comfort to bring the believers, and encouraged them in their struggles.

12 12 2019

Chief Apostle

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A journey to African roots

Desert and sea, wide open spaces and narrow confines, wealth and poverty—this weekend, for the very first time, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will visit a land of contradictions: Namibia.

11 12 2019

Africa Chief Apostle

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The 2020 poster series is now on display: “Here I am…”

Professing our faith—many of us look for suitable opportunities to do this in daily life. Some of our brothers and sisters have found an unusual method.

10 12 2019

Buildings

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Experiencing how God keeps His promises

“This is the first message of Advent: God always keeps what He promises.” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated this with a journey through the past, present, and future.

09 12 2019

Advent

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Fellbach, a church with global reach

Fellbach, the name rings familiar in New Apostolic circles. Chief Apostle Richard Fehr was both ordained and retired there. And his successor, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, was ordained there. On Sunday, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will visit the congregation.

04 12 2019

Advent

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Created in the image of God with a threefold mission

Is work a curse? On the contrary, it is a divine characteristic in man. What’s more, it also allows divine gifts to grow and prosper. What environmental protection, salvation, and congregational life have to do with each other.

03 12 2019

Buildings

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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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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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“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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apostles.today

Back to Jesus

In Harmony with the creation

Christians remain and build

Pastoral journey into new territory

The poor in spirit will enter the kingdom of heaven

Interpreting signs — a vote of non-confidence

The year 2020 will be a good one

Reasons to give gifts—and give thanks!

Gems from the treasure chest

2019: Rich in Christ

By the power of faith: People of 2019

Divine services 2019: No one should feel unloved!

Ministry (15): Review and outlook

Mercy by helicopter is impossible

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2019)

The Church is alive, enthusiastic, and ready to help!

For us, in us, with us — God does great things

Let us love our neighbour as we are loved by God!

When the speaker is the real director

The path to heaven is not a dead end!

A journey to African roots

The 2020 poster series is now on display: “Here I am…”

Experiencing how God keeps His promises

Fellbach, a church with global reach

Created in the image of God with a threefold mission

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”