Today, 190 years ago to the day, the Catholic Apostolic Congregations in London solemnly appointed their Apostles—the birth of the apostolate of the modern era. But the further history developed a little differently than expected. 

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.

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.

An experienced Apostle with an international profile is going to become the new District Apostle for Northern and Eastern Germany: David Heynes not only brings two passports to the table, but also a great deal of spiritual experience and linguistic diversity.

A mathetria, a female disciple, is mentioned in the New Testament only once. Her appearance on the biblical stage lasts only seven verses, but her fate makes an impact. It is a situation of life and death.

Not power, but love and closeness to others: In the first interview, the Chief Apostle Helper shows how he thinks, feels - and believes.

Preaching is not something you do just like that: it must be inspired by the Holy Spirit, be aligned with the Bible, and be in accordance with our doctrine.  The Chief Apostle explains the requirements.

When is an Apostle a true Apostle? A controversial question and two frank but very different answers. This is explained in the ninth and final part of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

It starts with a shortage: in the congregation, the district, or the Regional Church. These things must be dealt with, along similar lines as in the Acts of the Apostles. This is explained in part eight of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

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.

Ordinations, appointments, assignments, and retirements—there was a little bit of everything: the second half of the year 2024 included more than 40 ministerial acts within the circle of the Apostles. 

He is the symbol and keeper of unity in the apostolate: the Chief Apostle is an apostle with a special mission. The Bible shows why this is necessary—here is part seven from the panel discussion at the IYC 2019.

The photo wall at home, huge bouquets of flowers, and many other things: there was also a personality cult around the Church’s leaders. Why that was the case back then and is no longer the case today was discussed at the 2019 International Youth Convention. Here is part six of the panel discussion.

The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is getting an update. The District Apostle Meeting has just signalled the start of the revision work by specifying the elements that need to change—and why the changes are necessary.

Sealing, ordination, Church order: without the Apostle ministry, the Church is hardly conceivable. What does the Apostle ministry mean for the New Apostolic Church? Here is the fifth part of the panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019.