“Don’t be afraid. Just believe!” The New Apostolic Church Canada presented the design of its logo illustrating the 2026 motto not with an explanatory video, but with a musical declaration of faith.

There were daunting obstacles: first the Jordan, then Jericho with its seemingly insurmountable walls. Nevertheless, Joshua pressed forward. Trust, obedience and perseverance were his secret, as District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America explains.  

Concentrating on the true faith … Perhaps this is more easily said than done. Nevertheless, the Chief Apostle has a plan for how to put this into practice: here is the last video excerpt from the divine service marking the start of the year 2026. 

Despite trials, temptations, and spiritual captivity, God remains faithful. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo encourages us to hold fast to this truth. 

Just believe? But in what, exactly? This is what really makes the difference. The compass that will keep us on course no matter what the storms of life may bring: here is the fourth instalment of our series of excerpts from the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle at the start of the year.

There are times when fear takes the helm. It is then that things really start to become stormy. Let’s look at the obstacles that can arise and what Jesus has to say about them. Here is part three of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service.  

Threatening waves and outstretched hands: these are the most common motifs in the logos depicting our 2026 motto. Here are the official designs of the District Apostle Areas.

“Just believe” is the other half of our 2026 motto. After all, there is a rock to which we can cling in the storms of life and of this time. Here is part two of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service. 

“Don’t be afraid” is the first part of our 2026 motto. However, there are more than enough reasons to be concerned, and there is only one reasonable response. Here is the first part of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service. 

Fear and uncertainty define our times. The Chief Apostle counters this with a reassuring thought from Jesus and encourages us to face the new year with trust, faith, and confidence.

All around the globe, our 2025 motto has unfolded its potential: inspiring commitment, love in action, fellowship, and a living faith. Here is a look back.

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. Stories from Peru, Zambia, the DR Congo, and Switzerland demonstrate what love in action means.

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. True goodness is a continuous practice, not an isolated action. An association in Togo is setting an example.

“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. 

“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.

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially relevant for our children.  This time we look at the question of how we can encourage our children in a positive way. 

The Chief Apostle’s motto for 2025 is more than a momentary slogan. It is a mission for everyone: “It’s time to do good!” What has become of it? 

As a minister he has retired. But retired or not, our annual motto makes no difference here. Thoughts from District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada).