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Helping a friend for life

Together with three other men, he stepped in front of the altar in 1986 to accept a special task: the three were the first District Apostle Helpers in New Apostolic history. Today, John W. Fendt Sr. would have been one hundred years old.

25 11 2024

District Apostle History 

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International Church leaders meet in Ghana for the first time

Two years after his last visit to Ghana, the Chief Apostle is back in the West African country. He is accompanied by the District Apostles and their assistants for the second session of the District Apostle Meeting this year. Here are some first impressions from the meeting.

22 11 2024

Africa

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• District Apostle
• Organisation

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All different, but united

God’s people know no differences in terms of origin, status, or gender. Other dissimilarities, however, are necessary. Because whoever you are, you have been called to be a blessing for all the others.

21 11 2024

America

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• Divine service

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Welcomed with open arms and hearts

“A historic visit to Ghana”. This is the headline of the Regional Church’s website. ‌Historic because this is the first time that the West African country is hosting all the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers—at an unusual time.

19 11 2024

Africa

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• District Apostle

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Unity in diversity

“A bond of love around the globe” is the name of a set of LPs published in 1980, on which Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler speaks a few introductory words. He mentions a much-quoted thought that is still valid today. Here is a tribute to Chief Apostle Urwyler on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

16 11 2024

Anniversary

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The significance of the Apostle ministry

Sealing, ordination, Church order: without the Apostle ministry, the Church is hardly conceivable. What does the Apostle ministry mean for the New Apostolic Church? Here is the fifth part of the panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019.

09 11 2024

Apostolate Doctrine 

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• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Guidance on the way to the Promised Land

God leads and guides. And how? The people of Israel had fire and clouds to guide them. There is also a guide today. And then there is the five-point checklist from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

06 11 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Keeping the church doors open

It hurts when people we love leave the Church. And there are many who are having to experience this. Following are some guiding thoughts from the Chief Apostle for all those who fear for the faith of their loved ones.

05 11 2024

Chief Apostle

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An aha moment that liberates

Prayer works! And worship works. In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle explained the hows and whys and made clear, “The more we praise and worship God, the more blessings we will receive.”

23 10 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Apostle ministry: the vacancy

What was it like back then when there were no living Apostles? Even then, the church was still apostolic. In what manner? This is explained in part four of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

12 10 2024

Apostolate

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• Denominations
• History 
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Grateful for the manna God provides

Christianity recognises three kinds of manna: natural bread, bread from heaven, and the bread we all partake of. What they have in common is the way we express our gratitude for them. And this has very little to do with words.

09 10 2024

Africa

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• Holy Communion
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How God protects His church

God protects the church of Christ. One means is the so-called Petrine office. And that has implications both for the Church leadership and the individual member.

08 10 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Listen to God and act now

God speaks to us and works for our salvation. And our mission is to listen to Him, do His will, and proclaim His gospel—tirelessly, even in times of doubt and opposition.

02 10 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
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• Europe

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Loving, believing, and serving like Jesus

Before the divine service started, there was a spontaneous vocal number. The American, German, and Australian youth who had travelled to the Pan-American Youth Summit in St. Catherines, Ontario in Canada could hardly wait for the service to begin.

25 09 2024

America

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• Australia / Pacific
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• Event
• Youth

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Close to heaven

Some congregations in Bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. Hardly any other country is so close to heaven. It is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. And the members of the Church are as diverse as the country itself.

24 09 2024

America

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• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Working towards peace

Shortly before the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, we are going to have a closer look at the meaning of peace. So that the day is more than just an opportunity for reflection, District Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler has written down a few thoughts on how we can all become peacemakers.

20 09 2024

Apostolate

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It won’t be long now

In the Bible text the Chief Apostle used, Jesus Christ confirms His return to the church, and the believers confirm that they believe in it and are preparing for it. In a recent service, the Chief Apostle explained what this means.

18 09 2024

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Setting the course for the future

“The District Apostle has confidence in you and I have confidence in you,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said to the latest member of the international Church leadership.

17 09 2024

Africa

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“A District Apostle for everyone and very approachable”

After 48 years in ministry and six years as a District Apostle, Jürg Zbinden will retire next Sunday. He enjoyed being there for his brothers and sisters and will continue to be active on the foundation board of the NAK-Humanitas aid organisation.

16 09 2024

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
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Apostle ministry: the different notions

The New Testament recognises at least two different types of Apostles, if not more. What does this mean for the Apostle ministry of today? Answers from a panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019, part 3.

14 09 2024

Apostolate

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Lightening one another’s burdens

“This divine service is a service for our congregation,” the Chief Apostle said. “Your congregation and my congregation. The subject is love among us, among New Apostolic Christians.”

11 09 2024

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Grow, work, and remain

Prayer works and prayers are answered. But how? Jesus Christ explained this on various occasions. The Chief Apostle recently took a very close look at one of these explanations. It deals with the aspects of election, fruit, and names.

04 09 2024

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Protected through many dangers

Dominique Makindu survived an armed ambush, was arrested and thrown in prison, and later died on the way to a divine service. The Apostle’s life was fraught with danger. Thirty years ago today, 4 September, he received the Apostle ministry.

03 09 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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Paving the way—for all

Those who practise the Christian faith will not only be concerned about their own salvation. After all, Jesus wants to help all human beings. And “the more His wish, the more His desire, grows in us, the more we too will want to contribute to the salvation of our neighbour,” said the Chief Apostle.

28 08 2024

Apostolate

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• District Apostle
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A matter of measure

As God does to me, so I do to you. That is the whole secret to loving your neighbour. And you can practise this in a very concrete way: for example, in the way we forgive, judge, and give. This is how Jesus preaches directly into the here and now.

22 08 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
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• Society

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A space of peace amid the turmoil

“Even in the darkest of times, you can always be sure that our God is at your side.” This certainty is something that the congregations of Venezuela would like to share with their brethren in faith all around the world—here are some glimpses into their circumstances of life.

21 08 2024

America

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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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• History 
• Anniversary

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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

Buildings Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Investiture
• Local news
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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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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• Anniversary
• History

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