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A farewell tribute uniting diverse traditions 

The New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany is bidding a musical farewell to its former District Apostle. The concert will be broadcast live. 

December 8, 2025

Advent Europe

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• Music

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Goodbye work. Hello family!

Now they have more time for their grandchildren: District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) and his assistant, Frank Dzur, pictured here at their retirement. This is our photo of the month. 

November 28, 2025

America

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• District Apostle
• Retirement

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Where the wind sings and hearts are open 

“We ask for blessing and hope.” These were the Chief Apostle’s farewell words in Gqeberha in 2015. Now he is coming back for another visit, and there is excitement everywhere. 

November 24, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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The way to happiness

Those who walk with the Lord do not walk alone. That is the message of the song “When We Walk with the Lord” performed here at the retirement of District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada).   

November 15, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Music

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Shaping the future: developments in the circle of the Apostles

The number remains unchanged, but the faces are changing. The records show 365 active Apostles for the period from June to November 2025. These include a new Chief Apostle Helper, two new District Apostles, two newly assigned District Apostle Helpers, and ten new Apostles.

November 14, 2025

Apostolate

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• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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Doing good makes people happy! You too? 

The Chief Apostle’s motto for 2025 is more than a momentary slogan. It is a mission for everyone: “It’s time to do good!” What has become of it? 

November 13, 2025

Annual motto

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Focus on pastoral care: sharing experiences

Providing pastoral care is part of the mission of the New Apostolic Church. But how does this work in practice in different cultures? The District Apostles discussed this subject.

November 11, 2025

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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A commitment that continues to be valid

Those who take on responsibilities in the Church must balance family and ministry. The commitment to family is just as sacred. Here is an explanation by the Chief Apostle.

November 8, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Symbol of a new beginning

They have been there for 75 years. In fact, thanks to its anniversary, the congregation of Sinzig in Germany has made it into the Church’s international news. Our picture of the month and the story behind it.

October 30, 2025

Buildings

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• Congregation

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“He will provide all that the souls need”

Blessing dwells where faith, love, humility, and unity live. This is what the Chief Apostle impressed upon Arnaud Martig during his appointment as District Apostle for Canada.

October 25, 2025

District Apostle

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• Investiture

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The other side of creation

Before a divine service for the departed, the hereafter seems to be especially near. Yet, what can we say offhand about this other world? Here are some answers from the Bible and the Catechism.

October 20, 2025

Baptism 

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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His middle name is “friendliness”

He is not one known for grand gestures, but for genuine closeness. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada built structures and touched hearts. Now he is retiring.

October 17, 2025

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Retirement

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With heart, a sense of humour, and dedication

He says he is not much of an adventurer. And yet his life has been one adventure due to his global travels. In the process he earned himself a reputation as the king of fellowship. Now he is retiring.

October 16, 2025

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Retirement

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Living one’s faith in the land of fire and ice

Between glacier blue and lava black: Iceland blends natural wonders and beliefs. And in Reykjavík, a simple profession of faith illuminates a small chapel: Sjáið merkið - Kristur kemur.

October 14, 2025

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Europe
• Profile

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More than words: translators are bridge builders 

Translation makes the world linguistically borderless. Not everyone realises this. Today is a day dedicated entirely to the art and importance of translation. 

September 29, 2025

History 

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• Society

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Strong in faith, steadfast in serving the Lord

His secret: he trusted in God even when the going was tough. Accompanied by much gratitude and recognition, District Apostle Helper David Devaraj from India has retired.

September 27, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Retirement

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The right person in the right place

It is not his first attempt: he wanted to retire a good fifteen years ago already. But he stayed on and continued to move things along and make a difference. Here is a profile of District Apostle Helper David Devaraj from India.

September 19, 2025

Asia Profile

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Rumours, calmness, and a good spirit

It was a milestone on a long and bumpy road: the first Council of Apostolic Denominations on 1 and 2 September twenty-five years ago. Here is what happened and where it has led.

September 1, 2025

Denominations

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• History 

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From the congregation to the church

The New Apostolic Church is active in almost two hundred countries. How can the unity of the Church be ensured despite differences in tradition and organisation? Answers can be found in the following article giving an overview of the structures of the Church.

August 28, 2025

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Europe
• Organisation

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A ray of hope in the middle of the sea

A children’s home on an island in the Indian Ocean wants to transform the lives of girls and open up their prospects for the future.

August 26, 2025

Asia

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• Children
• Social commitment

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“God has prepared the way”

It wasn’t exactly his lifelong dream, but it is God’s plan. With his clear yes, Apostle David Heynes has been assigned District Apostle Helper for Northern and Eastern Germany.

August 23, 2025

Asia

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• District Apostle
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry

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An open secret

Reading the Bible is not a scavenger hunt, but a wonderful journey of discovery with Christ as the light and the Holy Spirit as your companion.

August 19, 2025

Bible study

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Showing compassion instead of judging 

The path to God is open to all people, whether rich or poor, young or old. All it takes is respect for Him and love in our actions. 

August 13, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Cheese crisis with a heavenly twist

A Swiss national ventures to South America to seek his fortune, but what he finds is God. August 9th marks the fortieth anniversary of the death of District Apostle Rüfenacht of South America.

August 8, 2025

America

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• District Apostle
• History 

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A model of love and trust in God

With words full of appreciation and gratitude, the Chief Apostle paid tribute to the retiring District Apostle Michael Deppner (Democratic Republic Congo West), “You will remain our big brother.”

August 2, 2025

Africa

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• District Apostle
• Retirement

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“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith”

Idol worship, a Pharisaic mindset, or belief in Christ? The answer to a simple question reveals where we stand. The Chief Apostle explains what really counts.

July 30, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Unity in diversity. The Church in conflict?

When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? The answer can be found in the Bible.

January 31, 2024

Chief Apostle District Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Divine service
• Congregation
• Pastoral care
• Organisation
• Europe
• America
• Africa
• Australia / Pacific
• Society

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When decision-makers should abstain

What if a conflict of interest arises for a member of the Church’s governing body? The Board of Directors of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) broached this controversial question recently and set down guidelines.

January 24, 2025

Organisation

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NACI is working on an e-learning program

The New Apostolic Church would like to offer its ministers better training opportunities—and on a global level, at that. It is for this reason that the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) is working on an e-learning program. Following are some initial insights. 

December 19, 2024

Ministry Divine service

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• Pastoral care
• Media

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