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Making it through fiery trials

Sometimes in life it is as though we have been thrown into a fiery furnace. Life can be hard, and it is certainly tempting to take an easier path. But such paths lead away from God. Let us follow the example of three young men.

April 9, 2025

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Spotlight 05/2025: Always ready to do good

“It’s time to do good!” Our motto for 2025 brought back childhood memories for District Apostle Enrique Minio of South America. And it gave a new twist to an old wish.

April 8, 2025

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 The mission: to learn and become familiar with

At least three major tasks await Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle Helper for South America. The Chief Apostle outlined the main points during the official assignment. 

April 5, 2025

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A decision and its implications: serving God out of love

Those who know they have been set free from sin make a conscious decision to be God’s servant, and this out of love and gratitude. This was the subject of a recent divine service in Kenya.

April 2, 2025

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Walking with God

Eager, tenacious, happy. This is how Herman Ernst Guigou described himself after his ordination as an Apostle. This weekend he is to be assigned as a District Apostle Helper for the New Apostolic Church South America. 

March 27, 2025

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A guide to effective listening

Faith, love, and hope; and peace, joy, and knowledge—all of these can come to fruition through the word of preaching. But this doesn’t just happen. Here is what every believer can and must do for themselves.

March 26, 2025

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Spotlight 04/2025: It takes love and patience

Doing good is not always easy because there are things that can spoil it for us. District Apostle Helper João Uanuque Misselo from Angola explains how he copes with this.

March 25, 2025

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Is God’s plan good for us?

God is not there to make life difficult for us. On the contrary, He does more good for us than we realise—sometimes even through trials. Are you wondering how this can work? The Chief Apostle recently shed some light on this question.

March 19, 2025

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Commitment to a better world

As Christians we cannot agree with the state of the world. But there is hope for a better future. ‌And this is something we can demonstrate, the Chief Apostle says.

March 15, 2025

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A steadily growing flock is gently tended

Some people grow with the tasks they are assigned. And sometimes an entrusted assignment grows under the activity of a particular person. One of these people was District Apostle Hermann Dietrich Magney. He was born 150 years ago today.

March 14, 2025

District Apostle

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

March 12, 2025

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Spotlight 03/2023: Giving makes us happy

Doing good and giving. Sure thing. But this requires that we see and have compassion for people needing help. District Apostle Thomas Deubel from Switzerland looks at this aspect of doing good in his contribution on our 2025 motto.

March 10, 2025

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Apostle ministry: it comes down to faith

When is an Apostle a true Apostle? A controversial question and two frank but very different answers. This is explained in the ninth and final part of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

March 8, 2025

Apostolate

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“Do it now, otherwise you’ll never do it”

It is the most topical aspect of our annual motto. And it can be explained by all kinds of weather. Here is an entire divine service about a tiny little word.

March 5, 2025

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Jesus’ teaching: a self-examination

The New Apostolic faith is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. There is nothing unclear about that.  But what exactly is the teaching of Jesus? The Chief Apostle names seven aspects and invites us to test ourselves.

February 26, 2025

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Spotlight 02/2025: Doing good in the middle of violence

How is doing good supposed to work when evil is rife? ‌District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi from the south-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an answer in his reflections on our 2025 motto.

February 25, 2025

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He created the global bond of faith

Anyone who ever met him was struck by his extraordinary personality, his gentleness and warmth. Fifty years ago today, Ernst Streckeisen officially assumed the Chief Apostle ministry.

February 24, 2025

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A bridge builder between tradition and innovation

Sensitivity, friendliness, modesty … Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler was a man of special qualities. He would have turned one hundred on 20 February. Here is part two of our tribute to this man and saying thank you.

February 20, 2025

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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

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The four aspects of our 2025 motto 

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto is far more than a moral appeal. It can only really be understood if we look ahead to the return of Christ. The Chief Apostle explained it this way.

February 18, 2025

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“Being an even greater blessing”

Abandon loved ones? While some go to heaven, others must deal with the great tribulation? The Chief Apostle explains how this is to be understood correctly.

February 15, 2025

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“I don’t have anything more important to say”

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ended the liturgical year 2024 with an urgent appeal: “Come, Lord Jesus!” In the year-end service, He focused on this important prayer. 

February 12, 2025

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Sometimes cool, sometimes warm—always heartfelt

The country is known for its diversity. On the third weekend in February, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will travel to Colombia for two divine services.

February 11, 2025

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Apostle ministry: the need for it

It starts with a shortage: in the congregation, the district, or the Regional Church. These things must be dealt with, along similar lines as in the Acts of the Apostles. This is explained in part eight of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

February 8, 2025

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Spotlight 01/2025: A Perspective from Three Parables

Ultimately, doing good isn’t just about following rules—it’s a way of living out our faith and advancing God’s kingdom. How District Apostle John Schnabel (USA) looks at this year’s motto.

February 6, 2025

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“As He said, but different than we imagine” 

How much longer? This is the sigh of people experiencing great distress or empathising with the hardship of others. Jesus Christ Himself provides the answer.

February 5, 2025

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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

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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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