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No Pentecost would be complete without it: the group photo of the District Apostles and their assistants. Here is the 2025 edition.Photo: Frank Schuldt

The District Apostle Meeting in Mainz (Germany) has started. Until Friday, the District Apostles will be discussing teaching material, hymns, the Divine Service Guide, and many other topics. For now, here are a few photos.

As a rotunda, the church is not only visually striking, but also has its very own history. Here is the background to the church building from where this year’s Pentecost service will be broadcast.

It is often said that ministers are a source of blessing. But what does this truly mean What is my role as a preacher, and what impact can I have when proclaiming God’s word? In other words, how can I be a source of blessing?

The hosts introduced themselves with the “South African Medley”. The piece was one of the highlights of the  joint concert given in April by the Young People’s Choir of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa and the Youth Orchestra & Friends from Germany.

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.

How can the congregations in Senegal be strengthened? Apostle Tounkang Mané had an unusual idea.

From the dispute of whether Jesus was of the same essence as the Father to the central Christian creed: this is what the nac.today series has outlined. At the end, there is an overview of the content and the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject. 

No new churches this year: the New Apostolic Church in the Democratic Republic Congo South-East has decided to suspend its building programme. Instead, the money will be used to invest in Sunday School.  

Preaching is not something you do just like that: it must be inspired by the Holy Spirit, be aligned with the Bible, and be in accordance with our doctrine.  The Chief Apostle explains the requirements.

At least three major tasks await Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle Helper for South America. The Chief Apostle outlined the main points during the official assignment. 

Proclaiming God's word at the altar – that raises questions. At the top of the list: Where does my ministerial authority to preach come from? How do I understand myself as one ordained by the Apostle ministry?

Two hands that come together to form a heart. This is the 2025 logo of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa. The idea behind it is explained in this short video clip. 

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Anyone who ever met him was struck by his extraordinary personality, his gentleness and warmth. Fifty years ago today, Ernst Streckeisen officially assumed the Chief Apostle ministry.

Hands and hearts and wonders of nature: these are the most popular symbols in the logos used by the Regional Churches to symbolise our 2025 motto “It’s time to do good!”