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International Mother Language Day: bridging cultures with words

“Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language that they may not understand one another’s speech.” Six thousand languages have developed since then, and everyone speaks at least one of them: their mother tongue.

February 20, 2016

America Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Sharing their vast experience

Working with the talents one has received, and not burying them. This also applies to the many years of experience of retired ministers. An initiative was started by the Church in South Africa on how retired ministers can coach active ministers.

February 19, 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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The Chief Apostle is on his way to Angola

The Chief Apostle will be in the company of twenty Apostles and 14 Bishops this coming weekend. The journey is taking them to West Africa, right on the Atlantic. What is on the itinerary?

February 18, 2016

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Retirement

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Development is important, not repeating the same things over

There is no question about it, light supplants night. The day of the Lord will dawn. That means that we have to wake up in time and do the right thing. Highlights from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

February 16, 2016

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service

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Divine service: the mystery of an encounter with God

Like many other Christians we attend divine services. It seems like something completely normal. But why do we go? And what exactly is divine service?

February 15, 2016

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Pastoral care means compassion and being there

Pastoral care should not just remain a concept. It has to be practised in order to be experienced. Pastoral care goes to heart and it takes an active interest especially in the bad moments of peoples’ lives. Such as in Taiwan after the earthquake or when congregations are scattered and regular divine services are not possible.

February 11, 2016

America Buildings

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

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Spotlight 02/2016: Victory over evil—doing good

Victory with Christ. How do we achieve that? District Apostle Mark Woll has found a tried and tested recipe in Romans 12: 21: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

February 10, 2016

America

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle

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Seeing and loving God as He is

Seeing God? Without faith this is impossible. But Jesus Christ manifests characteristics of the heavenly Father. Those who learn to love these and live them will gain much more than divine knowledge.

February 9, 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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The motivating force for ministers

What do church districts and cars have in common? Both need a motor. This is something the Chief Apostle illustrated on his recent trip to Africa where he ordained a total of eleven new Apostles.

February 8, 2016

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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Street concert attracts large audience

How do New Apostolic young people on the island of Java proclaim their faith? And how do our members in Togo celebrate the opening of a new well? With music, dance, and a great deal of enthusiasm.

February 5, 2016

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Local news
• Music
• Youth

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Early indications in a small village

Already early on there were signs of an impending comeback. Prophecies that were uttered in Karlshuld, a small village in the south of Germany, blazed the trail for something that would happen a few years later in England: the re-establishment of the Apostle ministry.

February 4, 2016

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• History 

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A period of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter

Easter is just around the corner. On 27 March 2016 Christianity will observe its most important feast. Since apostolic times a period of fasting and preparation is observed before Easter. Lent provides for a 40-day fast starting on Ash Wednesday. This is one of two annual and extended periods of fasting.

February 3, 2016

Advent

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Sacraments
• Society

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“That I may dwell in the house of the Lord”

Those who would like a wish fulfilled know they have to do something for it. This also applies to the great desire expressed in one of the psalms—one that has been set to music and has evolved into a beloved classic in our circles. In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle outlined a programme that helps us to stay in the house of the Lord.

February 2, 2016

Africa

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

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A first for Africa: theology course

True to the motto “Educating the leaders” a new training programme has been initiated. This follows a decision by the Chief Apostle who stipulates that the Church leaders need more than firm faith and a good knowledge of the Bible.

February 1, 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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The Church making history

A New Apostolic Church influenced by the Gothic Revival? And inside the edifice, on one of its walls, there is the headdress of a Native American Indian chief. Intrigued?

January 28, 2016

America

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• Buildings
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Logos manifest our cultural wealth

The new motto for 2016 has hardly been issued and already the first logos are beginning to appear. Unity in diversity is not only a long-held tradition, it is also our agenda.

January 27, 2016

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Asia
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event

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Wine from carefully tended vines

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider recently used the wine-growing process as an image to give some very clear indications regarding our life of faith.

January 26, 2016

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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A special Christmas gift for Zambia

Reviews and goals for the future, taking stock and planning … these are the organizational tasks that the leaders of the various District Churches are busy with at the end of a year. It was no different in the past year. And while all this was going on, our brothers and sisters in Zambia received a very special Christmas gift.

January 22, 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• Christmas
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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Love stories inspired by a shoebox

When a whole congregation is made to fit into one box the big wide world becomes a much smaller place. Thanks to a project that was started in connection with the International Church Convention, new ties have been forged. What has become of this project?

January 21, 2016

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event

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Professions of faith and divine promises

There is much more to professing our faith in Jesus Christ than just saying amen. The Chief Apostle recently explained in a divine service what this means—for the Apostles and the congregations.

January 19, 2016

Chief Apostle

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

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NACare, Australia’s new charity

The New Apostolic Church Australia has established its own charity. The name says it all: NACare. nac.today followed up on it.

January 18, 2016

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Europe
• Social commitment
• Society

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Flooding in Isangi, plans for new churches and an organ tour in Wil

This week we take a look at plans to build new churches in the UK and Ireland, something that has become feasible thanks to a special donation by members of the New Apostolic Church Northern Germany. This and more can be found at nac.today.

January 15, 2016

Buildings Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Europe
• Music
• Thanksgiving Day

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A well of information

Articles, photos, and videos documenting the life of faith of New Apostolic Christians around the world were viewed at least 38 million times over the past year. That is the assessment of nac.today’s first year. A look behind the scenes.

January 14, 2016

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Pentecost
• Society

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A team-effort: the Catechism in Cebuano

Featured this week is a youth gathering in Malaysia, a new health centre in Zambia, and a new edition of the Catechism. If ever you have wondered who Inonge Wina is or where Cebuano is spoken, it is time to browse into nac.today.

January 8, 2016

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Society
• Youth

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Nigeria, a country between religious freedom and terrorism

Every day the Chief Apostle prays for persecuted Christians. And one of the countries he has in mind is Nigeria. This coming weekend he will celebrate a divine service in Nigeria, a country being ravaged by Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group.

January 7, 2016

Africa

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• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Hurdles on the way to Kazakhstan

The journey to Kazakhstan had already been scheduled long in advance, but the question as to whether Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider would indeed be allowed to conduct the divine services that had been planned remained open to the very last minute. The reason: strict legal regulations.

January 5, 2016

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Good Friday
• Pastoral care

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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.

May 8, 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.

April 4, 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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Living one’s faith in the land of fire and ice

Between glacier blue and lava black: Iceland blends natural wonders and beliefs. And in Reykjavík, a simple profession of faith illuminates a small chapel: Sjáið merkið - Kristur kemur.

October 14, 2025

Profile Divine service

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• Europe

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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

May 14, 2024

Good Friday Easter

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Congregation
• Youth
• Pastoral care
• Europe
• Music

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