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A faith that defines our lives 

“Let us not get stuck in traditions, but truly live our faith! Such was the appeal of the Chief Apostle. In a recent divine service he summed up what this really entails.

July 9, 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Europe

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Spotlight 10/2025: Download in progress …?

God’s programme is to do good. Updates happen in divine services and only become active if we want them to. District Apostle Helper Elie Tatien Mukinda from the DR Congo-West shares his thoughts on our annual motto.

July 4, 2025

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Deliverance is not enough

Salvation is more than merely an escape from suffering—Chief Apostle Schneider calls upon readers to actively prepare for the return of Christ and warns against withdrawal, self-deception, and spiritual minimalism.

July 3, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 

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Believing—even when no one’s looking

What remains of faith when the big celebrations are over? The sermon series in July confronts the challenges—honestly, clearly, and without making light of things.

June 30, 2025

Divine service

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Flashback (3): The power of the gentle voice

A small light with great power, a gentle voice with a great impact: District Apostle Michael Deppner from the DRC Congo West spoke about seeing and listening closely during the Pentecost service. Here is the video clip.

June 27, 2025

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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From street child to founding father

Many contributed to the development of the Church by preaching or doing soul care, but Apostle John Erb also laid the legal foundations for the New Apostolic Church in the United States. John Erb was born 150 years ago to the day. He had his share of ups and downs in life.

June 24, 2025

America Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• History
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile
• Retirement

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Flashback (2): Speaking the language of the heart

The end of confusion and the beginning of understanding … During the Pentecost service, Apostle Helge Mutschler called on the congregation to speak to everyone in their own language. Here is the video.

June 21, 2025

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Love to the very end: living for Him who died

Absolute defeat turned out to be the greatest victory of all. And this has implications far beyond the here and now: in order not to die, one must live for it. The Chief Apostle explained what this means in a divine service in Australia.

June 18, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Good Friday

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Spotlight 09/2025: Out of love and for the Lord

“It’s time to do good.” Why exactly? In his article on our annual motto, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany) gives two or three good reasons.

June 16, 2025

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Flashback (1): A moment of now

During the celebration of Holy Communion, Jesus Christ is in the midst of the congregation as the crucified, risen, and returning Lord. What sounds so theological was made tangible by the Chief Apostle on Pentecost.  

June 14, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Pentecost

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Trinity: God is one in three

Theology is life-threatening. At least that was the experience of a certain Patrick when he tried to explain the trinity of God to wild Celts. Even today, the concept remains difficult. Here is an approach.

June 13, 2025

Bible study

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• Doctrine 

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Get up!

A mathetria, a female disciple, is mentioned in the New Testament only once. Her appearance on the biblical stage lasts only seven verses, but her fate makes an impact. It is a situation of life and death.

June 12, 2025

Apostolate

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• Bible study
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Young choir strikes a chord

The decibels just rushed through the rows, but the locally reinforced Youth Celebration Choir could also sing softly. Here is the song “Lord, I stretch my hands to You” from the Pentecost service 2025 to enjoy again and again.

June 10, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Music
• Pentecost

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From waiting to working

The Sunday services in June will take us from quiet expectation to concrete renewal. The Holy Spirit was longed for and received, and its enduring power can now be experienced in the church.

May 30, 2025

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church. But like a plant that germinates underground before the first shoots emerge, the origins of the church lie deeper and earlier.

May 28, 2025

Ascension Day

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• Divine service
• Pentecost
• Society

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The feet are enough—but merely washing them is not

It was a sign that even the disciples did not understand. And its message still resonates today. Here is the story of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, explained by the Chief Apostle.

May 27, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Homiletics (4): The preacher as a source of blessing 

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?

May 26, 2025

Divine service Ministry

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His help has been there all along

“I am thinking of the many brothers and sisters who are in great need today,” the Chief Apostle says. And: “This is the message I would like to share with each and every one of you,” the video ends.

May 24, 2025

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• Divine service

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The double strengthener

Comforter, Helper, Advocate—there are several translations for the word. And none of them are wrong. But who are we talking about? In fact, there are even two of them in the Bible.

May 22, 2025

Ascension Day

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• Bible study
• Pentecost

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Motivated by good reasons

No one is immune to it. Everyone who takes on a ministry or a task in the Church appreciates some kind of gratitude or recognition. But when positive reactions fail to materialise, the only true motivation becomes apparent.

May 21, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Spotlight 08/2025: Allowing ourselves to be held up

Opportunities to do good sometimes literally lie by the wayside. And it is important that we make use of them. Thoughts on our annual motto by District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany).

May 20, 2025

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Receiving and sharing light

Science, technology, culture, and education is what unesco wants to highlight on the International Day of Light on 16 May. But light is much more than a scientific quantity.

May 16, 2025

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A belief that will not be disappointed

What it means to really trust in God and how this characterises a Christian life was described in a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

May 14, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Learning to pray word by word

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially important for our children. Various experts explain on nac.today how this works in terms of faith. This time, the focus is on prayer.

May 12, 2025

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• Children
• Congregation

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“Have you told God yet?”

In today’s world people feel almost compelled to share almost every aspect of their lives with everyone else. But isn’t there someone far better to speak to first?  – The video from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

May 10, 2025

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• Divine service

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On the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea: what else there is to discover

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. 

May 9, 2025

Denominations

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• Doctrine 
• History 

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Why Jesus continues to make people feel uncomfortable

When a mission becomes a brand and faith becomes a success story, you lose sight of the cross. But Jesus reminds us in an unnerving kind of way that love is not measured by how many people have been exposed to it, but by true discipleship.

November 4, 2025

Good Friday Bible study

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• Society

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New creation rather than calling it a day

What will become of me when God makes all things new? The Ninth Article of Faith speaks of a future in which God will dwell among people—and that wounded histories will not simply be erased but healed.

November 17, 2025

Bible study Doctrine 

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Believing passionately

Easter is coming up … and the divine services in March point the way there. There will be talk about mercy and solidarity, fellowship and the rule of God, and examples and precursors. Here is a glimpse at the Passiontide.

February 29, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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

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Is God’s plan good for us?

God is not there to make life difficult for us. On the contrary, He does more good for us than we realise—sometimes even through trials. Are you wondering how this can work? The Chief Apostle recently shed some light on this question.

March 19, 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Africa

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