Hands and hearts and wonders of nature: these are the most popular symbols in the logos used by the Regional Churches to symbolise our 2025 motto “It’s time to do good!”

There is story of two brothers. The older one was a medical doctor, the younger one a doctor of pharmacy. The older one ran his own hospital as head physician, the younger one his own pharmacy. Both came from Ghana, both were named Kankam, and both were Apostles of the New Apostolic Church.

It is the fifth-largest country in Africa and yet many people know little about it. The Chief Apostle will visit Chad this weekend. He will be in Moïssala and N’Djaména on 18 and 19 January. Local brothers and sisters put together some information about the country.

The fight against sin, the struggle for grace, and the willingness to forgive are part and parcel of Christian life. The Chief Apostle used his sermon in Accra in Ghana for some important clarifications and impulses.

How long is God going to wait before He intervenes? The question is thousands of years old. And the reaction can be shocking: perhaps He will not intervene at all—at least not in the way we expect. But there is hope.

The visit of the District Apostle, a special meeting, 50 years of fellowship—there are so many reasons to celebrate. And it is not only at Christmas that brothers and sisters in faith on every continent come together to rejoice with one another.

Around half of the people in the Central African Republic depend on humanitarian aid. And this is where OSNAC, a New Apostolic relief agency, comes in. It is taking small steps and making a big difference.

The activities in our Church show that New Apostolic Christians are committed. People campaigned against political violence or met to provide a safe and supportive environment for all. Others raised their voices for the victims of war and racism.

This week’s news is all good. A group of young people in Europe planted trees, helpers in Asia distributed seeds in remote areas, and teachers in Africa went back to school. The stories are inspiring and encourage us to follow suit.

Two years after his last visit to Ghana, the Chief Apostle is back in the West African country. He is accompanied by the District Apostles and their assistants for the second session of the District Apostle Meeting this year. Here are some first impressions from the meeting.

“A historic visit to Ghana”. This is the headline of the Regional Church’s website. ‌Historic because this is the first time that the West African country is hosting all the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers—at an unusual time.

Divine services for children, concerts, and seminars for ministers: there has been a lot going on in the New Apostolic world in recent weeks. And the District Apostles were right in the middle of it all. Let’s follow them and look at the congregations they visited.

It is not an impossible dream: the kingdom of heaven is at hand. All people should feel this, the Chief Apostle said and gave the brothers and sisters the task of proclaiming the Lord’s return—in word and deed.

For many families the beginning of a new school year often means worrying about how they will be able to pay their children’s school fees and buy school supplies for them.. Fortunately, there are brothers and sisters who are aware of this and try to alleviate such concerns a little. Join us on a little tour showing how members support children and young people.

God leads and guides. And how? The people of Israel had fire and clouds to guide them. There is also a guide today. And then there is the five-point checklist from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

‌Whether it is language, culture, or music, sometimes differences seem insurmountable. Examples from various church events show how differences can be bridged and how limits need not be an obstacle to congregational life and being there for your neighbour.

She was 84 and still today serves as a great role model. Anna stayed in the temple, served God night and day, and fasted and prayed. In a divine service, the Chief Apostle explained how we can still learn from her today.

Reaching out and helping others, being part of a community, or getting your own four walls: these are plenty of reasons to be happy. This week nac.today has lots of good news from New Apostolic congregations around the world.