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Jesus Christ: from beginning to end

“Let all things with God begin”, this exhortation from a hymn is probably known to many. But what does that mean in everyday life? How can we implement it? Some practical tips from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

16 06 2016

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments
• Society

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Belated anniversary celebration

The New Apostolic Church in Nepal just celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary—although our faith has been known there longer. The official celebrations took place a year after the fact. There were good reasons for both of these exceptions.

15 06 2016

Anniversary

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

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Spotlight 10/2016: Do not give up!

Keep going, do not capitulate. And what if carrying on and making progress is totally out of the question once again? District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny (Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany) reminds us of the potential we have.

14 06 2016

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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New Apostolic Christians—part of society

Christians offer practical help in many situations. Whether this is in the form of humanitarian aid after an earthquake, or the support of educational or social projects, or through hands-on support—they are there. nac.today takes a look at three continents

10 06 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Europe
• Society

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Holy Communion: inexplicable, essential, a mystery

The content and significance of Holy Communion cannot be fully grasped in rational or doctrinal terms, the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church states. It is a mystery and is closely associated with the mystery of the person of Jesus Christ.

07 06 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Christ at the right hand of the Father

Christ is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty—that is the essence of Christian faith. But what exactly is Christ doing there? Here are five answers to a question from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

06 06 2016

Ascension Day Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Keyword: Divine Service Guide

The Divine Service Guide is the most important publication for the ministers of the New Apostolic Church. How is it developed? Where is it distributed? Following is a look at the large-scale project.

04 06 2016

Congregation

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Music unites

There is harmony in diversity. Music can overcome barriers between cultures, religions, and nations. Three examples from the New Apostolic world illustrate this.

03 06 2016

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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God’s unprofitable servants—out of love for Christ

The Chief Apostle recently spoke about unprofitable servants in a divine service for ministers. Was he lecturing the ministers? By no means. He advised them on how they can put Christ in the centre of the congregation.

02 06 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Prayer for peace at memorial

“C'etait genial.” It was awesome. These were Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s own words as he said goodbye in South Korea. He was heading home after having been in the Far East for ten days. His visit left lasting impressions, but he also took many impressions home with him.

01 06 2016

Asia

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Spotlight 09/2016: You are not alone

Battles are exhausting. Whether we are talking about the classic physical fight or the confrontation of two minds, it makes no difference. District Apostle Michael Deppner of the Democratic Republic of the Congo shows us whom we can count on for support.

31 05 2016

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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Music in church and on YouTube

Fellowship is something that New Apostolic Christians not only experience in divine service. They often also spend time together outside of church in the circle of the youth, their congregation, or even with the Chief Apostle.

28 05 2016

Australia / Pacific

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• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Youth

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Greenland: the world’s biggest island

Kalaallit Nunaat, as the island is called in Greenlandic, is full of contrasts: geologically it belongs to North America, politically to Europe. Four-fifths of the country is covered by a massive ice sheet year round. In summer, the coastal areas are green. Apostle Jörg Steinbrenner just loves the country and its people.

27 05 2016

America

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Music
• Pastoral care

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The Church in transition

The challenges are similar, the goals are the same, but the ways are different. How is the New Apostolic Church in Europe and North America tackling its structural reforms? An overview of a work in progress.

26 05 2016

America

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• Buildings
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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EYD reloaded: organizers begin with the planning of the IYC

The European Youth Day in 2009 was full of magical moments. Ten years later there will be a new edition, but in form of an International Youth Convention (IYC). The preparations have begun. And they are going to be quite something.

25 05 2016

Ascension Day

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Social commitment
• Society
• Youth

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Spring cleaning in the temple of the heart

Making deals with God? Degrading the Church to the level of a service provider? Making oneself the measure of all things? Who would do such things? They can happen more quickly than we think! Some eye-openers from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

23 05 2016

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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Japan is looking forward to the Chief Apostle

For the first time, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be travelling to Japan. He will conduct a divine service in the congregation of Tama City on 22 May. Following is a look at a country that played a special role in the development of the New Apostolic Church in South-East Asia.

21 05 2016

Asia Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• History 

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Divine service aboard a bus

Christians normally celebrate divine services in churches or outside under a tree. But if they do not make it to church on time, they might even celebrate a divine service on a bus—as happened recently.nac.today looks at three continents.

20 05 2016

Ascension Day

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

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Pentecost 2016: a look back at a feast of thanksgiving

Frankfurt, a place steeped in history; a gathering of all European Apostles; a great Pentecost concert; and a large congregation that celebrated a feast of thanksgiving … This is how Pentecost 2016 will be remembered.

19 05 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Let your heart sing!

If they are not practising then they are singing. And that with the right amount of talent, hard work, and stunning warmth and friendliness. Follow us as we take you on an excursion over an extended weekend with members of the Cape Town Children Choir.

18 05 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Good Friday
• Music
• Youth

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And sometimes words fail them anyway

They have the last word, yet nobody sees them. They listen and talk at the same time and all of this in two languages. How do interpreters experience the transmission of a divine service like we just had over Pentecost 2016?

17 05 2016

Chief Apostle

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

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Snapshots (3): The Pentecost service

Approximately 2,000 people experienced the divine service live in Frankfurt, and tens of thousands of brothers and sisters across Europe enjoyed a video broadcast of the Pentecost service. What they saw can be viewed in our photo gallery from the Congress Center in Frankfurt am Main.

15 05 2016

Divine service Europe

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• Pentecost

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Walking in the Spirit: a how-to-guide at Pentecost

God is very close to mankind through the Holy Spirit. This is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought home in a very impressive way in the Pentecost service. How the Comforter and Helper works, and how the faithful can use this power, are the most important aspects of the sermon.

15 05 2016

Congregation

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• Europe
• Pentecost

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Old masters and new songs—an impressive Pentecost concert

“Great! Outstanding! Wonderful voices! A fantastic programme!”—such were the unanimous reactions to the evening’s musical programme. Pentecost concerts are legendary. The special thing about this year was a children’s choir from Cape Town that performed in Wiesbaden.

14 05 2016

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 
• Music
• Pentecost

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Snapshots (2): Set-up begins in the “Harmonie” hall

Preparations for the Pentecost divine service are in full swing. After a good year of planning there remains only a short window of time for this in the end—and there is a good reason.

14 05 2016

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Pentecost

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Lively exchange at the Apostle Meeting

The New Apostolic Church witnessed an Apostle Meeting of a different kind at the start of this year’s Pentecost gathering in Frankfurt am Main. Instead of giving his usual keynote address, the Chief Apostle focused entirely on listening. And there was only one subject of discussion.

14 05 2016

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Sacraments

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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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