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“Let us be a good instrument in God’s hands” 

It’s not a business. It’s not politics. And there is no plan: the plan is with God. We are merely instruments.”—It was with this pointer that the Chief Apostle assigned Apostle Martin Rheinberger as District Apostle Helper for Southern Germany. 

12 07 2025

District Apostle Investiture

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The apostolate—old familiar faces leave, while new faces come

There is currently one Apostle for every day of the year—the New Apostolic Church International registered a total of 365 active Apostles for the period between November 2024 and April 2025. Among them are sixteen new Apostles and one District Apostle Helper.

11 07 2025

Apostolate Investiture

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A success story with a snag

The kingdom of God starts small and insignificant, but ends up to be magnificent and extensive. The twin parables of the mustard seed and the leaven are a source of encouragement, but they also harbour provocations—at least for Jesus’ contemporaries.

10 07 2025

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A faith that defines our lives 

“Let us not get stuck in traditions, but truly live our faith! Such was the appeal of the Chief Apostle. In a recent divine service he summed up what this really entails.

09 07 2025

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Homiletics (5): Understand the context of our preaching

Ministers have received authority to preach the gospel, but that message is delivered in various contexts. Our sermons need to meet the members where they are.

08 07 2025

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Jambo Waswahili!

On World Kiswahili Language Day: a spiritual plea for understanding, identity, and faith in practice.

07 07 2025

Africa Congregation

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A matter of the heart at Pentecost: Baroque with a modern twist

‘Mache dich, mein Herz, bereit’ (Prepare yourself, my heart) – a 300-year-old classic. But what rang out shortly before the Pentecost service was anything but outdated: a moving, contemporary piece that took the audience right to the heart of the action.

04 07 2025

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Spotlight 10/2025: Download in progress …?

God’s programme is to do good. Updates happen in divine services and only become active if we want them to. District Apostle Helper Elie Tatien Mukinda from the DR Congo-West shares his thoughts on our annual motto.

04 07 2025

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Deliverance is not enough

Salvation is more than merely an escape from suffering—Chief Apostle Schneider calls upon readers to actively prepare for the return of Christ and warns against withdrawal, self-deception, and spiritual minimalism.

03 07 2025

Chief Apostle Doctrine 

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Comfort that strengthens

Comfort—at first this sounds like a response to tears. But divine comfort is much greater than that, as Chief Apostle Schneider explains. God gives us His word that He is there for us, that He knows us, that He loves us, and that He is with us—no matter the situation in which we find ourselves.

02 07 2025

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community 3/2025: A new beginning in tumultuous times

New inspiration, clear words, and practical advice for faith in daily life—the third issue of 2025 once again offers a multifaceted view of Church life around the world.

01 07 2025

Children Doctrine 

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Believing—even when no one’s looking

What remains of faith when the big celebrations are over? The sermon series in July confronts the challenges—honestly, clearly, and without making light of things.

30 06 2025

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Flashback (3): The power of the gentle voice

A small light with great power, a gentle voice with a great impact: District Apostle Michael Deppner from the DRC Congo West spoke about seeing and listening closely during the Pentecost service. Here is the video clip.

27 06 2025

Divine service Pentecost

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How the Bible came into being: explained in a child-friendly way

The Bible is more than just an old book. It is like a treasure chest full of stories about God and humankind. Vivid imagery and simple comparisons help children understand how the Bible came into being and why it is still so important today.

27 06 2025

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