This is about a door that shows us the way through many other doors. The Chief Apostle recently shed new light on a well-known Bible verse and expanded on the familiar image.

Making dreams come true is the goal that the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies have set themselves. One way to achieve this is through education. In 2023 some aid agencies have made great strides in this regard.

Brandon Phillips is principal bassoonist and resident conductor of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. When his father first tried to get him interested in music he was not at all happy. Today, he himself mentors young aspiring musicians.

So how is this frequently quoted concept of firstling to be understood? The Chief Apostle made it clear that this is not a question of the exclusiveness of an elitist group. Once again he explained that this is about the call to serve God and our neighbour.

Falling down, getting back up, and going forward. This is what will lead us to the goal. God helps the righteous in this. But who is righteous? Five examples and some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

Gratitude says something about our relationship with God. This is something that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made clear on Thanksgiving Day in Switzerland. The believers learned how one can show gratitude to God.

There are at least three books that ministers of the New Apostolic Church need: the Bible, the Catechism, and the Guide for Ministers. The latter of these works has just been sent to the Regional Churches in order to receive a final regional polish.

Totally passionate about Jesus Christ: “He has done everything well!” or “He does everything well!” Check out the divine service report to find out what exactly the Chief Apostle meant by this and why it is good to let ourselves be infected by such enthusiasm.

Reliving the events surrounding the feast of Pentecost—that is the aim of the latest edition of community. The current issue focuses on this central divine service and the activities associated with it. And naturally there are all sorts of other interesting things to discover as well.

Putting down roots, bringing forth fruit, and spreading new seed: that was what it was all about in the divine service with which the Chief Apostle surprised the congregation of Kinshasa-Matete in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In the sixteenth century, the dispute over Luther's theses brought the Reformer to Augsburg, Germany. First there was a loud argument, but then the parties arrived at an agreement that ensured peace between the denominations for years to come. And now Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is about to visit the city.

This Sunday, 24 September 2023, District Apostle Leonard R. Kolb (1956) will retire. He has served as a minister in the New Apostolic Church for an impressive 50 years.

Nearly a hundred thousand people took part in the divine service in Kinshasa, either directly or on television. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addressed the current situation in the country and called on the members to overcome evil with good. Jesus leads by example.

“The letter kills” is more than a figure of speech. When the Chief Apostle visited Helsinki in Finland on 12 July 2023, he explained to the congregation what is behind the second part of this passage: “…but the Spirit gives life”.

Baptism, Holy Sealing, confirmation … Many of us made our vow to God a long time ago. And that is why it is important to examine ourselves and see where we stand today in terms of the promise we made. The Chief Apostle recently explained in a divine service which vows this applies to and how we should examine ourselves.

What biblical image could best be used and explained to a congregation of over 26,000 believers? The Chief Apostle chose the image of the small flock and explained it in a striking way.

How far does God’s grace and faithfulness reach? As far as the heavens and the clouds? What does that mean? And how should people respond when they experience God’s goodness? The Chief Apostle explained all this in a divine service in Angola.

Did the New Apostolic Deaconesses of the early decades carry a spiritual ministry or not? Before we can answer this we have to clear up two further questions. First, were the women ordained? And secondly, what were their duties? Here is the current state of research.