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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

Apostolate Children

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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

Apostolate

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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

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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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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 Chief 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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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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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.

20 08 2024

Apostolate

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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.

17 08 2024

Apostolate

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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.

16 08 2024

Africa

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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.

14 08 2024

Apostolate

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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.

07 08 2024

Apostolate

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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.

02 08 2024

Africa

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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?

31 07 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.

30 07 2024

Africa

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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.

29 07 2024

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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Go and bring blessing

It is not enough to just preach. We must go to the people. This was the call to ministers in a divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in East Timor. A thought-provoking service not only for ministers.

25 07 2024

Apostolate

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“Be strong and courageous, and do the work”

If you want to find your inner balance, you need answers to two questions: Who am I? And what should I do? Important is, though, who the answers come from. Here are some tips from a youth service conducted by the Chief Apostle.

22 07 2024

Apostolate

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Apostle ministry: the decision

Why do we need the Apostle ministry today? Where does it come from? And where does it take us? Such questions were asked and answered in a panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention. Here is part 1 of the new video series.

20 07 2024

Apostolate

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Passions that bring suffering

People always have a great many wishes and needs. But which of these should we pursue and which ones should we abandon? The Chief Apostle had some clear words to offer on this subject in a recent divine service. And what is the standard here? Love for God and our fellow human beings.

17 07 2024

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Father, doer, and caring minister

He was a man of action and a father figure for his small flock in Europe and his large flock in Africa. This was District Apostle Robert Higelin. On 17 July he would have celebrated his ninetieth birthday. Here is a portrait.

16 07 2024

Africa Apostolate

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Commemorative day with a special twist

The 14th of July is something of an apostolic holy day. But its history contains some surprises. And as it commemorates the event this year, the New Apostolic Church takes a rather special perspective.

13 07 2024

Apostolate

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The Father’s house is our delight!

Building, renovating, rebuilding: although you don’t necessarily need a roof over your head to have faith, it is still a good reason to celebrate when your congregation gets to move into a church building of its own. Following is a look at congregations on the build around the globe.

12 07 2024

Africa

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How His will can be done

The Lord’s Prayer contains so many thoughts that there is not enough time to cover them all in a single divine service. The Chief Apostle gave some tips for faith in daily life in a divine service in Angola, and in so doing shed some new light on a well-known part of the service.

10 07 2024

Annual motto

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Hope for a happy ending

Does your faith in Jesus have a future? This is the question a recently published doctrinal essay asks. It covers subjects such as trust, trials, and signs, but above all the return of Christ.

08 07 2024

Ascension Day

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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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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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“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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apostles.today

“A District Apostle for everyone and very approachable”

Apostle ministry: the different notions

Lightening one another’s burdens

Grow, work, and remain

Protected through many dangers

Paving the way—for all

A matter of measure

A space of peace amid the turmoil

Seven steps to humbleness

Apostle ministry—the biblical basis

Carrying the annual motto through the year

The right way to love—an instruction manual

Experiencing God live

The “Chief”—way ahead of his time

‌A clear path from hearing to doing

On tour with the District Apostles and their assistants

“I was worried whether I would be able to attend New Apostolic services”

Go and bring blessing

“Be strong and courageous, and do the work”

Apostle ministry: the decision

Passions that bring suffering

Father, doer, and caring minister

Commemorative day with a special twist

The Father’s house is our delight!

How His will can be done

Hope for a happy ending

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”