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An architect of historic foundations

Karl the Great is what many called him affectionately: today, 25 years to the day, one of the most influential District Apostles passed away. He did not only leave the New Apostolic Church with a historic self-image, but also with a few cultural peculiarities.

March 27, 2018

Acts of blessing Australia / Pacific

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In the service of the community

Welcome to a remote village in Brazil, a former settlement for escaped slaves. This is the village where Juvenal Basílio da Costa has committed himself to serve his neighbour. He has an organising role in the political community, and is the rector of the New Apostolic congregation.

March 24, 2018

Africa

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Chosen, now what?

Called and chosen. This central concept from the gospel implies both inclusion as well as exclusion. How is that possible, seeing that God loves all of mankind? Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

March 22, 2018

Africa

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Spotlight 05/2018: So that separation never blurs our faith

Distance, time, and fellowship are some of the factors that can influence our faithfulness to Christ. How can our love stand the test of time? Thoughts from District Apostle Michael Deppner from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

March 19, 2018

Annual motto

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New Apostolic Church in Cuba finally recognised

In Cuba, the road to formal recognition for a church is long. However, the first success on the long road to recognition of the New Apostolic Church has been achieved: it has been officially constituted.

March 17, 2018

Children

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Setting out to make a difference

Some have already reached their goals, others are still under way. People wanting to make a difference have set out to do just that.

March 16, 2018

America Australia / Pacific

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Professing Jesus Christ

Anyone who is convinced of their faith wants to share it with others. While the profession of faith is still the same, times have changed as has the way of calling attention to our church. A look back at the developments in Europe.

March 15, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Building bridges between inside and outside

Who is inside and who is outside? “Let’s not waste any time over this,” the Chief Apostle said. Other questions are far more important: what is inside, and how does it penetrate outside?

March 14, 2018

Chief Apostle

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The church of Christ explained

The church of Christ. What is it? And how does the New Apostolic Church fit into this concept? On two separate occasions recently, the term moved into the focus.

March 13, 2018

Apostolate

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Anticipation and excitement around the world

There is always a lot of excitement when a visit by the Chief Apostle or the District Apostle is announced. Will everything go as planned? Has everything been thought of? Here is look behind the curtain.

March 9, 2018

Africa

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Walking over water with Jesus

Peter dared to try and failed, but only apparently. Although he nearly drowned as a result of his own doubts, he did reach his Saviour in the end. Following is a how-to-guide on walking over water from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

March 7, 2018

Africa

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“Merging and growing together”

The changes in the newly merged District Church Western Germany are finally complete: the new District Apostle presented his goals for the future at a solemn reception to which representatives from other Churches and the world of politics had been invited.

March 6, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 04/2018: Being constant in love

Anybody can be faithful when things are going well. But what if we lack even the most basic needs of life? District Apostle John L. Kriel of South Africa asks that we show determination especially when life is challenging.

March 5, 2018

Africa

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Sunday School children meet hero

A cuddly toy, vocational training, a choir leader … Effort, love, and sometimes even imagination are needed to reach out and do a good deed. Many have proved this and, in the process, have met special people.

March 2, 2018

Africa

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Burning for the wildfire of love

Warmth, light, and more: fire gives life—and spiritual fire gives spiritual life. What is needed in order to set hearts on fire? A divine service about the fire that Jesus Christ has ignited…

February 28, 2018

Chief Apostle

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A week in Africa for the Chief Apostle

For a whole week, the leader of the New Apostolic Church will be travelling in the African continent. From 26 February to 4 March 2018, he will visit the countries of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—a pastoral trip that has been planned long in advance.

February 26, 2018

Africa

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Wide open to others

The man with the red safety helmet puts down his hammer. Actually, it should have been a precision mechanical tool. That would have better suited his nature: District Apostle Bernd Koberstein is retiring.

February 24, 2018

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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Believing and joyful in hope despite all difficulties

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same.

February 23, 2018

Asia

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What does Jesus expect of His helpers?

What is the role of the ministers in the congregation and in the Church? How far does their authority extend? Some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle to set the record straight.

February 22, 2018

Chief Apostle

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A connoisseur: words are his world

They are certainly not silent, although much of their work occurs behind the scenes. In fact, interpreters and translators play an important role in international communication in the Church. One of them retired just recently. A tribute to mark International Mother Language Day.

February 21, 2018

Chief Apostle

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A clear stance against hatred and bullying

Hate comments, racial slurs, and bullying … social media is not always a source of joy. Things are faked, there are attacks, and public sentiment is stirred up … We see it and … click to the next page?

February 20, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 3/2018: Witnesses of Christ

There is a difference between a reporter and a witness. District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) explains the difference and formulates a clear mission for Christians.

February 19, 2018

Annual motto District Apostle

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Christian dialogue: sharing the Christian belief

Being a Christian does not stop at the church door. This is demonstrated by the many encounters during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the past month. The common idea: different, but reconciled.

February 16, 2018

Congregation

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Beyond the headlines – Helping when disaster strikes

Disaster relief and rebuilding programmes were the primary focus of the NAC SEA Relief Fund in the year 2016. The charity responds to calls of distress from people in need, and not just because of sensational headlines.

February 15, 2018

Asia

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Going through life with Jesus

“If Jesus were standing next to me, would I say this or would I do that?” Chief Apostle Schneider used a simple but clear image to make the notion of discipleship concrete.

February 14, 2018

Chief Apostle

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An ambassador of kindness

It is not necessarily the big doers who leave their mark in peoples’ hearts. District Apostle Gotthilf Volz was born 125 years ago. People remember him as being warm and kind, generous, and truthful.

February 13, 2018

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

Anniversary 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

Buildings Chief Apostle

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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

Anniversary Chief Apostle

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apostles.today

An architect of historic foundations

In the service of the community

Chosen, now what?

Spotlight 05/2018: So that separation never blurs our faith

New Apostolic Church in Cuba finally recognised

Setting out to make a difference

Professing Jesus Christ

Building bridges between inside and outside

The church of Christ explained

Anticipation and excitement around the world

Walking over water with Jesus

“Merging and growing together”

Spotlight 04/2018: Being constant in love

Sunday School children meet hero

Burning for the wildfire of love

A week in Africa for the Chief Apostle

Wide open to others

Believing and joyful in hope despite all difficulties

What does Jesus expect of His helpers?

A connoisseur: words are his world

A clear stance against hatred and bullying

Spotlight 3/2018: Witnesses of Christ

Christian dialogue: sharing the Christian belief

Beyond the headlines – Helping when disaster strikes

Going through life with Jesus

An ambassador of kindness

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”