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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.

October 12, 2024

Apostolate Denominations

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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.

October 9, 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• 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.

October 8, 2024

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• 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.

October 2, 2024

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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.

September 25, 2024

America

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• Australia / Pacific
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• 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.

September 24, 2024

America Apostolate

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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.

September 20, 2024

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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.

September 18, 2024

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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.

September 17, 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.

September 16, 2024

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• District Apostle
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• Doctrine 
• Investiture
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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.

September 14, 2024

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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.”

September 11, 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.

September 4, 2024

Apostolate

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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.

September 3, 2024

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• Grieving
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• Pastoral care
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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.

August 28, 2024

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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.

August 22, 2024

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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.

August 21, 2024

America Apostolate

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• District Apostle
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Seven steps to humbleness

From Adam and Eve to Jesus—because the former were not humble, the latter humbled Himself. In a recent divine service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how we can all be saved as a result.

August 20, 2024

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Apostle ministry—the biblical basis

Vocation, authority, a mandate: the Apostle ministry is the only ministry that Jesus Christ Himself instituted. And here the Bible attests of not one, but two missions. Here is part 2 of the panel discussion from the IYC 2019.

August 17, 2024

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Carrying the annual motto through the year

Prayer works! The year may have progressed significantly, but the annual motto for 2024 remains current. Children learned more about it, young people studied and discussed it, and musicians—from Poland, France, Romania, Italy, and South Africa, for example—even put the motto to music.

August 16, 2024

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
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The right way to love—an instruction manual

Okay, so you’re supposed to love God above all things and your neighbour as yourself. But—how do you actually do that? The Chief Apostle had a simple formula for this: recognise and reciprocate the love of God—following is the user’s manual.

August 14, 2024

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Experiencing God live

It was a huge surprise and there was joy all around when the Chief Apostle turned up at the Church Convention in Southern Germany on Ascension Day. In the service He talked about Jesus’ ascension, His promises to the disciples, and about the Lord’s return.

August 7, 2024

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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The “Chief”—way ahead of his time

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 130th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other.

August 2, 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Youth

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‌A clear path from hearing to doing

“No development, no redemption!” This is how the Chief Apostle sums up the matter of faith. But why is it sometimes so difficult to apply God’s word? And what makes it easier?

July 31, 2024

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On tour with the District Apostles and their assistants

They conduct divine services, dispense the sacraments, and sometimes they are allowed to sit back and relax. Three District Apostles and a District Apostle Helper provide insight into their daily work.

July 30, 2024

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• Divine service
• Holy Sealing
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“I was worried whether I would be able to attend New Apostolic services”

Karl Hartmann had to move, and God was already there. This was something He often experienced. Instead of sitting back and enjoying congregational life, he put his shoulder to the wheel and became involved. One hundred years ago today, he became a District Apostle.

July 29, 2024

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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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• 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.

June 11, 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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• Local news
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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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• Anniversary
• History

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