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Ministry (20): A second glance at the image of God

“Adam”—that’s the name of the first man, right? Actually the word means something completely different. And it has a lot to say about gender equality. However, this can only be recognised by someone who reads the Bible carefully.

20 12 2022

Doctrine  Ministry

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A disaster on one’s own doorstep affects people more

The relief organisation NAK-karitativ received significantly more donations in 2021 than usual. The reason for this was the special willingness to help after the flood disaster in Germany. In terms of the number of projects, the focus was on East Africa.

19 12 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Social commitment

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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper.

06 12 2022

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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Active in church and in everyday life

The members of the New Apostolic Church advocate many different values and promote them in their congregation and district in various ways: for example, by doing something eco-friendly, by helping to save lives, and supporting education. And, of course, church attendance is important to them.

02 12 2022

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Social commitment

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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.

25 11 2022

Africa

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• America
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Together we are strong

Love, friendship, and sharing the same faith… These are things that make us strong. And this is something that brothers and sisters from all generations and walks of life were able to experience in various countries over the past few weeks. Together in Christ still applies even if the year is almost over.

17 11 2022

Acts of blessing Africa

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• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Youth

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Tragedy meets humanity

Natural disasters, diseases, and exorbitant food prices cause great hardship. How comforting when there is help. This week’s review looks at how our brothers and sisters as well as relief organisations provided desperately needed help .

11 11 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Going to all people everywhere

It is important how the Church communicates. The New Apostolic Church South America has developed a comprehensive concept for this. And both ministers and members play an important role in this. The focus is on the Church’s mission statement.

08 11 2022

America

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Local news

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Twenty years ago: a far too early death

Apostle Albert Mendy died just a few days before his 44th birthday. That was exactly 20 years ago. Time to look back and pay tribute to the Apostle.

07 11 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile
• Sacraments

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How a pioneer drew attention to his cause

It is 1972: a tall man in a black suit sits in the park and waits. At some point someone comes up to talk to him. Their conversation marks the beginning of the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines. Today our members there look back on fifty years of Church history while also looking forward to the anniversary celebration.

11 10 2022

Anniversary

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Profile
• Retirement
• Sacraments

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Living together in fellowship

Being kind and helping people in spite of being treated unjustly by them is not only possible, but it is also an aspect of this year’s motto. District Apostle Edy Isnugroho of Indonesia explains.

21 09 2022

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Society
• Youth

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Praising God and celebrating fellowship

Music brings people together whether in congregations, districts, or even across continents. In many New Apostolic congregations around the world, members sing and make music to praise God and celebrate fellowship.

16 09 2022

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Youth

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Twenty-five years ago: a fatal trip

It was an accident that unleashed shock and grief around the world: twenty-five years ago, five brothers and sisters, among them three Apostles, lost their lives in an automobile accident in Angola. A look back to commemorate the departed.

12 09 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Watching divine service broadcasts around the world

Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Indonesia … Christians across the world worship on Sundays. Since the outbreak of coronavirus, the New Apostolic Church has been streaming its services publicly. Following are the links for the live streams this coming Sunday.

09 09 2022

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Music

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Trembling with joy

The divine service for ministers on 30 July was all about fear and joy. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how these two concepts fit together with reference to an Old Testament Bible text that is still highly relevant today.

07 09 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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Collecting donations on two wheels

Riding together over a distance of more than 8,000 kilometres—and at nearly 90,000 metres above sea level: Werner, Karsten, Paul, and Caspar Kühnle committed to this struggle for a good cause. The grandfather, father, and two teenagers recently travelled the Camino de Santiago on their racing bikes.

29 08 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Pastoral care

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Spotlight 12/2022: Let’s not shut ourselves off

During a pandemic it is important to isolate oneself in order to avert the risk of infection. In our congregational life, however, things look very different: there isolation is a danger, District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo warns.

22 08 2022

Annual motto Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Society

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World Humanitarian Day

Floods, earthquakes, and disease… There is so much suffering in the world. Fortunately, there are people willing to help and provide aid. Much is also being done by the New Apostolic Church and its members. Today, 19 August, is World Humanitarian Day.

19 08 2022

Africa

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• America
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Youth

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A church’s struggle to survive dark times

The New Apostolic Church in the Nazi era: recent research refutes previous misconceptions and standard platitudes. So say proven experts who have critically monitored the Church for quite some time. Four reactions to two current publications follow.

18 08 2022

Africa

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• America
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Ministry

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USA initiates a generational shift

The New Apostolic Church in the USA is preparing to write a new chapter in its history. In little over a year, District Apostle Leonard R. Kolb (born 1956) will retire. His designated successor is to be assigned as a District Apostle Helper this coming Sunday.

04 08 2022

America

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Ministry

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“Something very beautiful came of this, beyond the music”

Music creates bonds. This is something that four choirs and orchestras from France and Germany can testify to. Here is an excerpt to mark World Friendship Day on 30 July.

30 07 2022

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Across borders

“There is no place like home.” This is something that many people have discovered also in terms of online services. If you cannot be together with the members of your own congregation, you can draw joy from the plurality of languages and personalities.

22 07 2022

Africa America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Europe
• Music

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Digging, weeding, and getting rid of pests

Weeds, pesky critters, and no support: young plants have quite a few problems to deal with. This image translates into our faith. What can we do so that the divine seed can germinate within us? Here is a workshop on pastoral care from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

13 07 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Baptism: in whose name and why?

The baptism of John or the baptism of Jesus? Is there a difference? Yes, a big one and once upon a time this difference played an important role. The one baptised with a baptism of repentance, the other one with a baptism of salvation.

12 07 2022

Asia

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• Australia / Pacific
• Baptism 
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Sacraments

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At home worldwide: Together in Christ

Worldwide, Covid made getting together in the congregation almost impossible. Now that the restrictions have been relaxed, people are excited that they can finally see each other again and do things together.

08 07 2022

Africa

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• America
• Annual motto
• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• History 
• Music
• Pentecost
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2022)

Thanks to relaxed Covid restrictions, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. A District Apostle also went into retirement. Now there is one less District Apostle Area worldwide.

06 07 2022

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Retirement

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

12 03 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Africa

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On land, on water, and in the air

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

08 05 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• Local news
• Africa

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

04 04 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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