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Four steps to unity

Unity is most certainly far more than just an absence of conflict. But what does it take to achieve this? The trinity of God as the absolutely perfect example of a four point agenda. Following are some guiding thoughts from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

July 27, 2015

Asia Chief Apostle

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• Holy Communion
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Architects of the rebuilding process in Indonesia

Together they clocked 55 years as District Apostles in Indonesia, and often under hard and difficult conditions: Hendra Tansahsami, who died 30 years ago today, and his son, Alfons Tansahtikno. Insight into a little known history.

July 25, 2015

Apostolate

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Grieving
• History 
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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At home around the world

Washing the neighbour’s feet … How we can help in our congregations is something that young brothers and sisters in Australia worked on. nac.today also provides information on a selection of publications available from the district churches and reports about the death of Apostle Mwale.

July 24, 2015

Acts of blessing

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• Apostolate
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Johann R. Kitching Jr.: a champion with vision

“Unity in diversity” was one of his big topics. And this is reflected in the legacy that he left the New Apostolic Church, the result of decades of dedicated work: he formulated the international Church’s Vision and Mission Statements. Today, District Apostle Kitching would have turned 65 years of age.

July 23, 2015

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Manila: New Apostolic life in a melting pot of religions

Six metropolises – six continents – six congregations. What is New Apostolic life like in the major cities of the world? nac.today has done some investigating. Today we will make a stop in Manila.

July 22, 2015

Asia

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Music

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A blessing for all people

“… knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” These words are not only a promise but also a call to action. What is necessary so that we not only inherit a blessing but can be a blessing? Following are some pointers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

July 21, 2015

Chief Apostle Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
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New Apostolic life in the world’s metropolises

Six metropolises – six continents – six congregations. What is New Apostolic life like in the major cities of the world? nac.today has done some investigating. To begin, we will take you to Africa, to the city where the Chief Apostle will conduct the last service this weekend, ending a round trip through the Congo.

July 18, 2015

Africa

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• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Local news
• Pastoral care
• Seniors
• Society
• Youth

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At home around the world

Summertime, holiday-time in the Northern Hemisphere? Not quite everywhere. Many congregations are very busy. Among others, nac.today takes a look at our Church in Myanmar, an interesting country in South-East Asia.

July 17, 2015

Asia

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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A busy year for NACSEARelief

The aid organization of the New Apostolic Church South-East Asia has just released its annual report for 2014. It was a tough, a challenging year, it says. Typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural disasters claimed many lives.

July 16, 2015

Asia

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• Buildings
• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle

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The miracles of Jesus: signs of a new period in time

“Talitha, cumi,” which is translated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And the girl arose and walked. The man who performed this miracle is Jesus. His miracles are unique. Why? And why are they still so significant, even today?

July 15, 2015

Doctrine 

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• Holy Communion
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A milestone in Church history

Today, 180 years ago to the day, the Catholic Apostolic Congregations in London solemnly appointed their Apostles—the birth of the apostolate of the modern era. But the further history developed a little differently than expected.

July 14, 2015

Apostolate

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Congo, mon amour

“Honey, hello, you’re here!” My wife waves her hand in front of my face. “Here in Germany.” Oh, right, I am here, at least physically. But my heart is still in the Congo. I have just returned from a flying visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country has cast a spell over me.

July 11, 2015

Acts of blessing

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

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At home around the world

Whether new congregations or old congregations with creative ideas … there is a lot going on in the New Apostolic world. This time we will take a look at small and large countries as we visit our brothers and sisters in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the USA.

July 10, 2015

Africa

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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How the Divine Service Guide is created

The making of the divine services for 2017 has begun—at least for nearly 30 Apostles from around the world. They are the writers of the Divine Service Guide, which is distributed to nearly 200,000 New Apostolic ministers around the world. The go-ahead was given at a recent authors’ workshop.

July 8, 2015

Acts of blessing

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• Advent
• Africa
• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• New Year
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Society
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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The Catechism: a universal book of faith

The “new” version of the Catechism in questions and answers is just about to be launched. The content is the same as the long version, although divided up into questions and answers. Time to take stock and see how the Catechism has been received and understood.

July 7, 2015

Apostolate

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Denominations
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Sacraments

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Spotlight 12: Joy, a source of strength!

There are aspects of “Joy in Christ” that create spiritual strength. This is something that District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) explains in his article on our 2015 motto.

July 6, 2015

Annual motto

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
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Tracing the origin of the threefold amen

“Amen” is something we are all familiar with. It means as much as “so be it”. But there is a way to intensify this declaration of affirmation: the threefold amen that concludes divine services in the New Apostolic Church. Where does this come from? What does it mean?

July 4, 2015

Congregation Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• History 
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At home around the world

There are many ways of telling people about Jesus Christ, of proclaiming His gospel, and acquainting them with the New Apostolic Church. What is important here as with everything else is that we keep in mind the various countries and their cultures.

July 3, 2015

Apostolate

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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A friendly challenge over two continents

When two compete it can spell trouble … sometimes. But not so with Andrew Andersen and Mark Woll. The two District Apostles have entered a special kind of competition. But they are not the only participants.

July 2, 2015

Acts of blessing

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• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Society

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Two sets of principles that lead to spiritual growth

Becoming more and more like Jesus—that is the goal of our faith. But how do we measure the degree of our spiritual maturity? By the extent that we keep the commandments and do good works? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions two completely different standards.

June 30, 2015

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Society

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Zanzibar and New Apostolic life in the Indian Ocean

Zanzibar, an island of contrasts: exotic holiday destination on the one side and extreme poverty on the other. For the most part, the religions live together peacefully, but in some parts Christians are experiencing persecution. Following are impressions from the Chief Apostle’s recent visit there.

June 29, 2015

Africa

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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At home around the world

Millions of people live in the major cities of the world. And there are also traces of a vibrant New Apostolic faith to be found. Three examples from three continents show how varied congregational life is …

June 25, 2015

America Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 11: Spreading our “Joy in Christ”

Is our 2015 motto just a marketing slogan or is there more to it? This is a question posed by District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia), and he answers it in the same breath …

June 23, 2015

Annual motto

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• Divine service
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• New Year
• Youth

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From itinerant preacher to reformer

He is not as well-known as some other pioneers of the New Apostolic Church. Yet, Apostle Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff had great influence on the emerging church. He would have been 120 years old today.

June 22, 2015

Chief Apostle

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Holy Communion is celebrated everywhere

They have lost everything: their possessions, their home, and many of their loved ones. More than 50 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. Tomorrow, 20 June, is World Refugee Day, an occasion for nac.today to take a look at some of the refugee camps in East Africa.

June 20, 2015

Africa

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• Charity work
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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At home around the world

Retirees, young people, musicians … The New Apostolic congregations are comprised of people of all ages and with various gifts and talents. Following is a quick look around the world.

June 19, 2015

Africa

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• Divine service
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• Europe
• Event
• Ministry
• Music
• Retirement
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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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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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• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
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• Youth
• Pastoral care
• Europe
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