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. 

Everything old is no longer valid! God’s message breaks with tradition and challenges us. Those who dare can recognise the radical newness of the gospel. 

“The man with the big heart.” His heart was at home everywhere. District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada) has retired. His life was one of dedication, loyalty, kindness, and benevolence.

District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) cared for congregations on several continents—and he shaped generations. On the occasion of the District Apostle’s retirement, the Chief Apostle said thank you on behalf of the Church. 

He is not one known for grand gestures, but for genuine closeness. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada built structures and touched hearts. Now he is retiring.

He says he is not much of an adventurer. And yet his life has been one adventure due to his global travels. In the process he earned himself a reputation as the king of fellowship. Now he is retiring.

The new and final issue of community for 2025 is ready. It features a colourful mix of impulses, stories, and news from around the New Apostolic world.

A hundred and twenty-five years ago, a man was ordained as an Apostle for South America—and nobody really remembered him. But then an Argentinian-Dutch co-operation set out on a search.

You don’t have to possess a lot to be able to give. The International Day of Charity on 5 September serves as a reminder of this. A congregation in Denver, Colorado (USA) sets a lasting example. 

A globe, trees, flowers, and our Church’s emblem: all these were drawn by children from Colombia as a logo for a project named “Recycling in Christ”. Here are the pictures and the story.

The New Apostolic Church is active in almost two hundred countries. How can the unity of the Church be ensured despite differences in tradition and organisation? Answers can be found in the following article giving an overview of the structures of the Church.

A Swiss national ventures to South America to seek his fortune, but what he finds is God. August 9th marks the fortieth anniversary of the death of District Apostle Rüfenacht of South America.

Eduard Mierau is the actual founding father of the New Apostolic Church in the United States, which today counts around 170 congregations. He died 100 years ago this Saturday.

He is a cross between Albert Schweitzer and Indiana Jones. This Sunday, District Apostle Michael Deppner (DR Congo West) will retire. 

They are the newcomers to the District Apostle Meeting: assistants today and Church leaders tomorrow. It is time to get to know them better. Today we meet District Apostle Helper Herman Ernst from South America.

Many contributed to the development of the Church by preaching or doing soul care, but Apostle John Erb also laid the legal foundations for the New Apostolic Church in the United States. John Erb was born 150 years ago to the day. He had his share of ups and downs in life.

It was a sign that even the disciples did not understand. And its message still resonates today. Here is the story of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, explained by the Chief Apostle.

No one is immune to it. Everyone who takes on a ministry or a task in the Church appreciates some kind of gratitude or recognition. But when positive reactions fail to materialise, the only true motivation becomes apparent.