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God considers the whole human being

Homabay is located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. The Chief Apostle’s message to the congregation there was: God loves all human beings equally and will help the humble who call on Him.

September 14, 2017

Chief Apostle Congregation

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The centenary of the communion wafer: a real treasure trove

What started as a single article has developed into a ten-part series. It shows how much can be gleaned from our rich Holy Communion history. In conclusion we will look at some of the interesting bits and pieces we came across as we researched the topic.

September 13, 2017

Africa

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Five in one: encounters with Jesus

Their boldness brought them before the same judges who had already executed their Master. But this did not deter Peter and John. Why? And what does this have to do with us today?

September 11, 2017

Chief Apostle

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A drum roll for God

Glorifying God is not something that is done only on the quiet. Singing, dancing, making music together, and telling others about the gospel are other ways of praising and worshipping God. Our brothers and sisters in Africa are leading the way. Join us as we look at three events there.

September 8, 2017

Africa

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Helping – supporting – being an example

Things in ancient Israel were clear: when a man died, his family came to the aid of the widow. Family was worth a mint. In the Christian sense, Jesus Christ is our family. He is there for us!

September 7, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 16/2017: God, our Father, cares for all

“That God cares about us is something that we believe; that God cares for us is something that we experience!” says District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen from Australia.

September 6, 2017

Annual motto Australia / Pacific

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A new world: “Hey, that’s doable!”

A divine service in three sentences: God builds—with us and in us. We build—with God and with each other. And a whole new world emerges. Building blocks from a youth service.

September 4, 2017

Chief Apostle

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When distances pose a challenge …

For some the way to church is long and arduous. Not every country has good roads or a public transport system. The terrain is often rough and difficult and people have to make do with what there is.

September 1, 2017

Africa

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Go!

Let’s move! Jesus urges His disciples to overcome their apathy, to move on, and begin to teach the people. This exhortation applies to the ministers, but also to every single Christian.

August 31, 2017

America

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Deeply rooted in Christ

How can the tender plant “soul” grow and thrive? By putting down roots, absorbing nutrients, and through healthy growth. Decisive hereby is good soil. Instructions from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

August 29, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Youth convention on a large scale

How far has the organisation of the International Youth Convention 2019 progressed? No one is better informed than Apostle Franz-Wilhelm Otten. He was already involved with the European Youth Day 2009 and is involved this time too.

August 28, 2017

Africa

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Intercession and genuine compassion

Let us not only intercede for those whose misery and suffering we see, but also pray for those whose distress is far less visible, such as the victims of natural disasters and conflicts which are hardly mentioned. Three examples from Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Iraq.

August 25, 2017

Africa

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Jesus saves the adulteress – and the lessons it teaches us

Some sins are more serious than others, right? What about the consequences? Who deserves to be punished and who deserves to be forgiven? Answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

August 24, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 15/2017: Let your light shine!

Glorifying God is more than praising and thanking Him. Because those who recognise mighty works can also perform such works, District Apostle Raúl Montes de Oca from Brazil explains.

August 23, 2017

Annual motto

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Enjoying life in a healthy way

Do we really have to give up everything now for a perfect tomorrow and relegate happiness to some distant point in time? No, we don’t have to, nor is anybody asking us to do that. There is another way. Looking for treasures with the Chief Apostle.

August 22, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Megacity Moscow: rich in history and enormously lively

A gigantic country with a long history and a lot of people between hope and wealth—in terms of area, Russia is the largest country in the world. Its mighty capital is Moscow. The New Apostolic congregation there is comparatively small, but young and active.

August 21, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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In joy and sorrow

Good days, difficult times, and very sad news—this is something that the Apostles and their families experience too. News from the circle of the Apostles: attacks in Spain, a wedding anniversary, and two unexpected deaths.

August 18, 2017

Anniversary Apostolate

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Steadfast in prayer

Divine services involve more than merely hearing the word of God, celebrating Holy Communion, and enjoying fellowship. There is something else: the communal prayer of the congregation. And this is really powerful stuff. Seven reasons why we should fold our hands together.

August 17, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Dying to live: when the seed grows

To die with Christ means to resurrect with Christ. And this is not something that will happen eventually. It is happening here and now. But no one has to suffer the fate of a martyr for this. On the contrary, this new life is a matter of growth.

August 15, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: land of hope

Between joy and fear. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been in the grip of war and violence for years. The Chief Apostle knows the fears as well as the hopes and makes a point of addressing these issues twice on his trip there. Join us for part three of Peter Johanning’s travel diary.

August 12, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: on the up and coming

Vibrant and touching … The Church spokesman, Peter Johanning, experienced a very unique divine service for children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the children are not the only ones who captured his heart. Join us for part two of his travel diary.

August 11, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: land of dreams

Ever been in the Congo? “I would never have thought that this country being shaken by such violent political unrest would exert such a fascination on me.” The travel diary of the Church spokesman, Peter Johanning, in three parts.

August 10, 2017

Africa Chief Apostle

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Ade-san in retirement

He was national district rector of the New Apostolic congregations in Japan. For nearly half a century he served the Church in a number of ministries. Sunday a week ago, District Apostle Urs Hebeisen placed Wolfgang Ade into retirement.

August 9, 2017

Congregation

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Professing Jesus Christ

Without witnesses to the resurrection there would be no church of Christ today. “We hope that many people can still come to Christ,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said.

August 8, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Peter Schulte is the name of the new man in Australia who will succeed District Apostle Andrew Andersen next year. For Australia this is a new era and for District Elder Schulte a new challenge.

August 7, 2017

Apostolate

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Maiden visit to the roof of the world

They are numbered among the highest New Apostolic congregations in the world: Ghankula (2,151 metres) and Naugaon (1,435 metres) in the Himalayan foothills. Day-to-day life, getting around, and divine services—this is another world.

August 5, 2017

Baptism

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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

God considers the whole human being

The centenary of the communion wafer: a real treasure trove

Five in one: encounters with Jesus

A drum roll for God

Helping – supporting – being an example

Spotlight 16/2017: God, our Father, cares for all

A new world: “Hey, that’s doable!”

When distances pose a challenge …

Go!

Deeply rooted in Christ

Youth convention on a large scale

Intercession and genuine compassion

Jesus saves the adulteress – and the lessons it teaches us

Spotlight 15/2017: Let your light shine!

Enjoying life in a healthy way

Megacity Moscow: rich in history and enormously lively

In joy and sorrow

Steadfast in prayer

Dying to live: when the seed grows

Democratic Republic of the Congo: land of hope

Democratic Republic of the Congo: on the up and coming

Democratic Republic of the Congo: land of dreams

Ade-san in retirement

Professing Jesus Christ

Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Maiden visit to the roof of the world

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”