Is Tafelsig, the congregation hosting the 2026 Pentecost service, the largest New Apostolic church in the world? The answer is not entirely straightforward, as it depends on how one counts.

From pivotal moments in church history to musical highlights and major transitions, the Silvertown congregation has long been—and remains—a centre of New Apostolic life in South Africa. 

After the rain the sun returns—and with it double splendour. A double rainbow arches over our church in Gordon’s Bay in South Africa, our picture of the month for April.

The New Apostolic faith can be practised in many cultures, and not only from a geographic aspect but also historically. Join us on a tour to commemorate the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

A basket, a cloth, and a pair of scissors—simple items that symbolise something bigger. This young lady holds the “key” to a newly inaugurated youth centre in Guinea-Bissau. Our picture of the month for February from the report on the inauguration captures a moment of new opportunities.

New Apostolic television at the push of a button … How is that possible? Zambia is making it possible because all people should have access to the gospel. 

They have been there for 75 years. In fact, thanks to its anniversary, the congregation of Sinzig in Germany has made it into the Church’s international news. Our picture of the month and the story behind it.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

No new churches this year: the New Apostolic Church in the Democratic Republic Congo South-East has decided to suspend its building programme. Instead, the money will be used to invest in Sunday School.  

Constructing and maintaining buildings, supporting children and youth, training functionaries—the NAK-Diakonia Foundation looks back on a successful year 2023—as is clear from its recently published annual report.

Before the Pentecost service, which was broadcast throughout Europe, some congregations in Switzerland and southern Germany had the opportunity to get to know the leaders of the international Church a little better during the midweek service. Here is a small sample of the many encounters.

The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations.

He would have been eighty years old today. District Apostle Alfons Tansahtikno did a lot of good in the district of Indonesia and was able to spread the faith, braving difficult conditions.

Prayer, good sound, and a job opportunity. Not only individuals, but also congregations and the Church set themselves goals at the beginning of a year. And some have started to work towards them. And as always, God is there to support and motivate them.

Not every New Apostolic congregation has its own church building. Some congregations gather under a tree, others in other Christian churches. Every now and then a new building can be dedicated. And sometimes it happens that a church even becomes a home away from home to another denomination.

South Africa and Mozambique share a border and yet the two countries could not be more different in many respects. But there are similarities. Here are some impressions from Mozambique, which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this week.

The altar is the central focus in every church. But what makes it special? A conversation with architect Stephan Pfäffle about guidelines, artistic freedom, and the desire for the congregation to be enthusiastic about the design of its altar.

Stichting Corantijn was previously known for responding to small-scale emergencies. But the foundation from the Netherlands is now venturing into larger projects to provide effective and lasting help. The other New Apostolic aid agencies are also funding long-term projects.