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Volunteers provide ongoing help

To really make a difference requires more than goodwill and helpfulness. The magic word here is “persistence”. Because those who provide lasting help, provide the best help. Following are three examples of ongoing projects by New Apostolic charities on three continents.

23 03 2018

Africa America

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Society

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Chosen, now what?

Called and chosen. This central concept from the gospel implies both inclusion as well as exclusion. How is that possible, seeing that God loves all of mankind? Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

22 03 2018

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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A week in Africa for the Chief Apostle

For a whole week, the leader of the New Apostolic Church will be travelling in the African continent. From 26 February to 4 March 2018, he will visit the countries of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—a pastoral trip that has been planned long in advance.

26 02 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Local news
• Pastoral care

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Wide open to others

The man with the red safety helmet puts down his hammer. Actually, it should have been a precision mechanical tool. That would have better suited his nature: District Apostle Bernd Koberstein is retiring.

24 02 2018

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Believing and joyful in hope despite all difficulties

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same.

23 02 2018

Asia

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Spotlight 3/2018: Witnesses of Christ

There is a difference between a reporter and a witness. District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) explains the difference and formulates a clear mission for Christians.

19 02 2018

Annual motto District Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Electronic offering box: another way to share

From producing communion wafers to providing churches to paying full-time ministers, the church needs money to fulfil its mission. Interestingly, the traditional offering box is no longer the only way that we can contribute our mite.

17 02 2018

Africa

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• America
• Congregation
• Pastoral care

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Beyond the headlines – Helping when disaster strikes

Disaster relief and rebuilding programmes were the primary focus of the NAC SEA Relief Fund in the year 2016. The charity responds to calls of distress from people in need, and not just because of sensational headlines.

15 02 2018

Asia

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• Charity work
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Local news

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An ambassador of kindness

It is not necessarily the big doers who leave their mark in peoples’ hearts. District Apostle Gotthilf Volz was born 125 years ago. People remember him as being warm and kind, generous, and truthful.

13 02 2018

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
• Sacraments

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God gives, humans receive – The art of praying

To pray it takes more than a sense of tradition or presenting and positioning oneself. But what exactly does it take to have an active prayer life? Important are the right atmosphere, a good attitude, and the proper inner disposition. Part two of a reflection on prayer.

12 02 2018

Divine service

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YPC18218: more than a Day of the Youth

The New Apostolic Southern Africa is expecting more than 40,000 participants at its Day of the Youth this weekend. The event falls in the middle of a crisis.

10 02 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Organisation
• Sacraments
• Seniors
• Youth

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Meetings and workshops around the world

They sit in the pew in contemplative silence … Christians love the fellowship of a divine service. But they also love informative discussions in small groups. Join us as we travel to three continents and take a look at recent meetings and workshops.

09 02 2018

Africa

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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The top ten of the first thousand: reading tips from the editors

Six days a week, except on Sundays—and sometimes more often. nac.today has been reporting about New Apostolic life around the world since it was first launched on 1 January 2015. Article number one thousand today recalls the ten most important, interesting, and touching moments.

07 02 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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His era: one of development and stability

For nearly thirty years, he steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia: District Apostle Otto Gerke, who was born 110 years ago. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in church history.

31 01 2018

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• History 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Collecting water donations for Day Zero

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already.

26 01 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
• Seniors
• Youth

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A fire that does not consume

“Fire!” 1,600 voices sing out. The hall literally reverberates at the première of the pop oratorio in Dortmund (Germany). But what is this choir singing about? And what does all of this have to do with a medicinal plant? Follow us on a journey through the Bible.

25 01 2018

Bible study

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Doctrine 

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“Missionswerk” becomes “human aktiv”

More than just a name: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany changed its name from “Missionswerk” to “human aktiv” at the beginning of the year. There are several reasons for the name change.

23 01 2018

Africa Charity work

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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A midwife without borders

Angela’s walkie-talkie squawks: “A woman’s haemorrhaging. Can you come quickly?” It is midnight. She has just gone to bed. She jumps up and runs over.

20 01 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Social commitment

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A diplomat adept in dealing with red tape

Deputy of the Chief Apostle, his right hand in handling official matters, and a man for all seasons. But he was far more than a bureaucrat: Apostle Arthur Landgraf. Tomorrow he would have been 130 years old.

19 01 2018

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Our 2018 motto: Proving our faithfulness to Christ

“Christ is faithful, and we are faithful to Him.” Behind this simple message is not only the 2018 motto of the New Apostolic Church, but an answer to the question how this faithfulness reveals itself.

17 01 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Steady growth in membership

The membership of the New Apostolic Church grew slightly in the year 2016. This is indicated by the most recent membership statistics. The figures hold a few surprises.

16 01 2018

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Congregation
• Pastoral care

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There is a need for solidarity among churches

What exactly is church? Only the building? Only a certain denomination? An organisation? There are different definitions. Paul speaks of a “body of Christ” in Scripture. Following are some thoughts from the Chief Apostle on this subject.

15 01 2018

Baptism  Chief Apostle

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• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Children are a heritage from the Lord

The country does not need mini-theologians nor saints, but young Christians who have a good relationship with Jesus and are excited about God. And this is what parents and teachers want for their children.

13 01 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Ban on church services

A record-breaking number of participants in a divine service that was broadcast in Nigeria, the disappearance of two District Churches in Germany, and a ban on divine services in Zambia … News from around the world that makes people listen up.

12 01 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Youth

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Being a Christian means following Christ

New year, new luck. Wouldn’t that be nice? Unfortunately, not all can tune into this. Many carry their old worries and cares over into the new year—and remain faithful to God in spite of them. Why? Because they look ahead with hope.

09 01 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2017)

Twenty-two Apostles were ordained in the past year by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, and eighteen went into retirement. Three active Apostles passed away in 2017.

08 01 2018

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• 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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