In Lusaka, Chief Apostle Schneider addressed several sensitive issues affecting every Christian and the Church, asking where genuine mission might be giving way to ego, rules, reputation, or regional distinction?

Distress has many faces. Whether it takes the form of external pressure or inner turmoil, God is our refuge, as the Chief Apostle promises in this divine service. 

“Whether we like it or not, we live in a climate of fear,” said the Chief Apostle. And he knows the only sensible remedy for this. Here is the divine service based on our annual motto. 

God creates new things, including new insights. For some, however, this is more of a problem than a pleasure. The Chief Apostle opens our eyes to beauty. “It is not a question of whether that was right or wrong. All we need to ask ourselves is: Does this new knowledge bring me closer to Jesus Christ?

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. 

As Creator, Father, and Saviour, God creates out of nothing and renews humankind through His word. How does this work? The Chief Apostle sheds light on this. 

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.

Water that gives eternal life? And all this for free? Where can we find something like that?  Jesus Christ has it. And all we have to do is draw the water.

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.  

This specific door changed everything. A good fifty years ago, it was the New Apostolic Church’s gateway to Panama, the country that the Chief Apostle is now visiting again. 

A simple yes is not enough. Those who wish to draw closer to Jesus must set out on a journey, step by step. Here is the road map from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

“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. 

It is not possessions that matter, but relationships. It is precisely the poor, in a certain sense, who are important to God. This is what Jesus makes clear in one of the Beatitudes.

“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. 

Popularity, miracles, and spiritual maturity? What do the good fruits of faith look like? The Chief Apostle gave a clear answer.

A new year and a new edition of community filled with insights into the New Apostolic world. The topics range from youth initiatives, projects, and new beginnings to spiritual inspiration.

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.