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Spotlight 02: Discovering joy for ourselves

From “Labour in love” to “Joy in Christ”: District Apostle Rüdiger Krause from Northern Germany links last year’s motto with this year’s motto. He continues our series on impulses from the District Apostles and sets out on a quest for joy.

February 9, 2015

Annual motto Chief Apostle

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A master builder in every sense of the word

Karl Gutbrod, once the District Apostle of the Württemberg district in Germany, was a master builder in every sense of the word. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of his death, nac.today looks at the work of a man who was not content with only laying spiritual foundations.

February 7, 2015

Anniversary

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At home worldwide

“At home worldwide” is the motto set out in the logo of nac.today. This is also the title of our weekly overview, in which we look at the happenings among our brothers and sisters around the world.

February 6, 2015

Annual motto

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A task for everyone: living reconciliation

The Statement of Reconciliation between the New Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Community (Apostolische Gemeinschaft) in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany is more than an interdenominational act. This was made clear by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. The idea of reconciliation is something that should concern all brothers and sisters.

February 5, 2015

Africa

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Digging deep to get at the core

Seeing the world of the Bible with new eyes. That is the goal of a new monthly series which is going to be applied in the divine services of the New Apostolic Church. The launch is set for two weeks from now. We are on our way to fascinating new insights and a deeper understanding.

February 4, 2015

Bible study

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Keyword: Divine Service Guide

The Divine Service Guide is the most important publication for the ministers of the New Apostolic Church. How is it developed? Where is it distributed? Following is a look at the large-scale project.

February 4, 2015

Africa Asia

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“Wherever our feet took us” – Tribute to a true pioneer

The New Apostolic Church Canada is mourning the passing of a true pioneer: Apostle (ret.) Edward Deppner passed away at the age of 78 years. He was instrumental in establishing the Church in 24 countries

February 3, 2015

Africa

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“Joy in Christ” and how it sounds in South Africa

Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 25 January 2015: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has just concluded the divine service and is about to leave the church. And the choir is … singing?

February 2, 2015

Africa

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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 2)

Even after the International Church Convention in Munich, which was the highlight for many, there were a lot of other happenings in the New Apostolic Church worldwide. Some of the important and interesting highlights from the second half of the year were as follows.

January 31, 2015

America

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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 1)

We still carry last year’s motto in our hearts. But what else happened throughout the New Apostolic world in 2014? Following is a look at the happenings around the world in the first half of 2014.

January 29, 2015

Africa

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A course on the praise of God

The worship and praise of God is part of what constitutes “joy in Christ”. But how do we get to this point? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider plotted a four-point programme in a recent divine service. Following are excerpts.

January 28, 2015

Chief Apostle

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Zambia: New Apostles ordained

In Zambia, the circle of Apostles is once again complete. This country in southern Africa is one of the largest on the New Apostolic map: nearly one fifth of the country’s Christians professes the New Apostolic faith.

January 27, 2015

Africa

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Spotlight 01: Joy, a fundamental attitude

To radiate joy in Christ, that is the goal of our 2015 motto. From today on, District Apostles from all over the world will throw light on this multifaceted theme on nac.today. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada will begin.

January 26, 2015

Annual motto

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New chairman for the public relations committee

Their business is logos, posters, and brochures. The Work Group Public Relations of the New Apostolic Church in Europe has received a new chairman. Following is a brief presentation of the committee’s work.

January 24, 2015

Chief Apostle

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Violent protests in Niger: District Apostle cancels trip

District Apostle Bernd Koberstein of Germany has been following the recent developments in Niger with a great deal of concern. During violent protests last weekend, dozens of Christian churches were set on fire and at least ten people were killed.

January 23, 2015

Charity work

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A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

“He is New Apostolic with all his heart,” a friend and companion says about Apostle João Uanuque Misselo. On 22 February, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will commission Him as a District Apostle Helper for Angola. This is an opportunity to look at his life and the country he lives in.

January 22, 2015

Africa

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Eternal security rather than constant cheerfulness

Joy in suffering and hardship? Is that not unrealistic? No, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, and shows that there can be joy in Christ even in such situations. Following are excerpts from a recent divine service.

January 21, 2015

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Energetic and pragmatic

He was the father figure of the still young family of faith: 110 years ago to the day, Friedrich Krebs died. Even though he is considered the first Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, the official title of Chief Apostle only started to be used later.

January 20, 2015

Apostolate

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Offer rather than impose

Every believer is called on to serve his church and his contemporaries. But sometimes we tend to impose our own ideas on others to the point of seeking to dominate rather than to serve. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addressed this aspect in a recent divine service.

January 19, 2015

Apostolate

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Interactive project: Depict the motto “Joy in Christ”!

“Joy in Christ”, the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2015, is unfolding more and more from service to service. What does it mean for us, what do we connect with it? Join our interactive project and help us illustrate the 2015 motto!

January 17, 2015

Acts of blessing

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At home worldwide

Some 70,000 people have been left homeless as a result of flash-floods, a District Apostle visits a Sunday School class, an Apostle retires, and members in northern Germany are happy about the demolition of an old fire station.

January 16, 2015

Africa

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Religious diversity under one roof

The Chief Apostle’s visit to the United Arab Emirates this coming weekend will fall under the motto “diversity”: many nations in one congregation and many denominations under one roof.

January 15, 2015

Africa America

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Against hatred and violence: “The stranger is your neighbour!”

Islamic terrorism in France, Nigeria, and Mali, and Islamophobic demonstrations in Germany. Also in such situations, the New Apostolic faith can be applied in a very concrete and practical way. This is something that Chief Apostle-Luc Schneider made very clear in a divine service this past Sunday in Luxembourg.

January 14, 2015

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2014, the year of love

“Labour in love” was the motto that Chief Apostle Schneider laid into the hearts of the New Apostolic people around the world at the beginning of last year. What have the congregations done with it? nac.today asked the district churches.

January 12, 2015

Africa

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At home worldwide

“At home worldwide” is the motto set out in the logo of nac.today. This will also be the title of our weekly overview, in which we will look at the happenings among our brothers and sisters around the world.

January 9, 2015

Chief Apostle

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Light after darkness

Comfort and solace was offered in a recent concert by the Wilhelmshaven Chamber Choir. It was given in memory of the tsunami in South-East Asia ten years ago. How did those affected by the tsunami, either directly or as helpers, experience the disaster? Following are some personal accounts.

January 8, 2015

Asia

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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

Spotlight 02: Discovering joy for ourselves

A master builder in every sense of the word

At home worldwide

A task for everyone: living reconciliation

Digging deep to get at the core

Keyword: Divine Service Guide

“Wherever our feet took us” – Tribute to a true pioneer

“Joy in Christ” and how it sounds in South Africa

Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 2)

Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 1)

A course on the praise of God

Zambia: New Apostles ordained

Spotlight 01: Joy, a fundamental attitude

New chairman for the public relations committee

Violent protests in Niger: District Apostle cancels trip

A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

Eternal security rather than constant cheerfulness

Energetic and pragmatic

Offer rather than impose

Interactive project: Depict the motto “Joy in Christ”!

At home worldwide

Religious diversity under one roof

Against hatred and violence: “The stranger is your neighbour!”

2014, the year of love

At home worldwide

Light after darkness

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”