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Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

As of last Sunday, Peter Schulte is the number two man in the District Apostle district of Australia. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began by ordaining him into the Apostle ministry, and then went on to assign him as a District Apostle Helper for the enormous working area.

September 29, 2017

Apostolate Australia / Pacific

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Grasping the powerful hand of God in complete trust

Humble myself! What an unpalatable thought! But after all, there is likely no other alternative when it comes to God, the Almighty. Or how are we to understand this? The answer becomes crystal clear from the remarks of the Chief Apostle on the following Bible text.

September 28, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Profiting from trials

Affirming the omnipotence of God when you have lost everything? Professing the love of God when you actually feel like weeping and wailing? “Yes indeed,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he goes on to unlock the apparent contradiction.

September 26, 2017

Apostolate

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At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time.

September 23, 2017

Acts of blessing

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And what do you need?

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction.

September 22, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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Gideon 2.0—doing battle with the weapons of God

How many people does it take to clean the streets of a megacity? That’s easy: “Millions,” comes the answer from the children. But a single soldier without even a sword shows that things can also be done differently. Following are some highlights from a children’s service with the Chief Apostle.

September 21, 2017

Chief Apostle Children

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With every fibre of our being

Merely believing in Jesus will not do, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says, and explains what effects faith can and should have.

September 19, 2017

Africa

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A new chapter unfolds in Australia

Melbourne is ranked as the most livable city in the world. And this coming weekend Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be there to start a new chapter in the history of the Australian District Church: Peter Schulte will be ordained an Apostle and appointed as a District Apostle Helper.

September 18, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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Out and about with the youth

Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines. At the recent Day of the Youth there, the District Apostle also said a special prayer for peace. Join us and explore the world of New Apostolic youth with us.

September 15, 2017

Africa

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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

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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

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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 Asia

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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 Congregation

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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

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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

Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

Grasping the powerful hand of God in complete trust

Profiting from trials

At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

And what do you need?

Gideon 2.0—doing battle with the weapons of God

With every fibre of our being

A new chapter unfolds in Australia

Out and about with the youth

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

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”