church.today

Listen to it

Homiletics (10): Understanding the Bible text

Once the minister has read the Divine Service Guide article and considered its main message and how it might relate to the congregation, it is time to explore the Bible text. 

11 12 2025

apostles.today

Listen to it

The call to self-purification

True hope purifies, provides guidance, and leads us closer to Christ. With step-by-step instructions, the Chief Apostle explains how sanctification works.

10 12 2025

America Chief Apostle

+1

• Divine service

world.today

Listen to it

Doing good makes people happy! (2) Music, heroes, and small gestures 

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. Three stories tell how much of an impact a trombone, a song, or a chocolate truffle can have. 

09 12 2025

Annual motto

church.today

Listen to it

A farewell tribute uniting diverse traditions 

The New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany is bidding a musical farewell to its former District Apostle. The concert will be broadcast live. 

08 12 2025

Advent Europe

+1

• Music

seasons.today

Listen to it

Advent a capella 

Traditional lyrics rearranged … This is what Christmas sounds like barbershop style. The carol was presented at the 2019 Advent concert by the Canadian choir Soul Purpose.

06 12 2025

Advent America

+2

• Christmas
• Music

world.today

Listen to it

Flowers, flags, questions: learning about a dark day

Flowers, photos, and flags on the wall of a building, and in front of it, children with hymnals. What’s going on at this Paris restaurant? A picture and its story.

05 12 2025

Congregation History 

+1

• Society

faith.today

Listen to it

A “yes” that changed everything 

Mothers do not have it easy, especially this one: her life was a complex mix of joy and sorrow, worry and hope. The journey from the bier to the cradle symbolises a new beginning and hope. 

04 12 2025

Bible study History 

apostles.today

Listen to it

When love dispels fear

Those who take an interest in the gospel discover the love of Jesus, which carries us through all challenges. If we follow Him, His love will free us from fear and unite us.

03 12 2025

Apostolate Chief Apostle

+3

• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe

faith.today

Listen to it

Advent: steps that lead out of darkness

From darkness into light—thanks to the Son of Man, and for all of humankind. These are the string lights that run through the divine services in December 2025.

02 12 2025

Advent Christmas

+1

• Divine service

world.today

Listen to it

Doing good makes people happy! (1) A year full of small acts of kindness

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. Over the past year, the congregation of Schwäbisch Hall in Germany focused on one particular aspect of our 2025 motto and organised activities around it—and did good.

01 12 2025

Annual motto

seasons.today

Listen to it

Office sing-along

The administration of the New Apostolic Church Western Germany has its own staff choir, and will kick off nac.today’s 2025 “Advent carols” series.

29 11 2025

Advent Christmas

+1

• Music

apostles.today

Listen to it

Goodbye work. Hello family!

Now they have more time for their grandchildren: District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) and his assistant, Frank Dzur, pictured here at their retirement. This is our photo of the month. 

28 11 2025

America District Apostle

+1

• Retirement

seasons.today

Listen to it

From chocolate treats to soul fasting 

The Advent calendars on the shelves are colourful and flashy and are filled with all kinds of treats, from chocolates to mini sausages. Originally, the season was about fasting. So how does this all fit together? 

27 11 2025

Advent Christmas

+1

• Society

apostles.today

Listen to it

How lambs conquer wolves

Defenceless among predators: such is the situation of Christians. And this is how Christ Himself described it. But He also shows us the way through and out.

26 11 2025

Asia Chief Apostle

+1

• Divine service