God chooses, calls, and authorises a minister. What comes then, namely following the example of Jesus Christ, is every minister’s personal task. Thoughts from a sermon on authority and its pitfalls in exercising a ministry.

Who am I? Where do I want to go? These are some of the questions that young confirmands are asking themselves these days. Without reflecting on what confirmation means, this religious offer would be nothing more than mere tradition and liturgy—like a tree without roots.

The results count, not only our will. Faithfulness requires determination, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Germany) says. Reflections on our 2018 motto.

Chief Apostle Schneider immediately clarified who really deserves the honour: “You!” Prior to this, the Mayor of Baia Mare, Cătălin Cherecheș, had presented him with the honorary citizen award.

Passion, enthusiasm, love. This is what it takes to serve God and our neighbour. And this is what motivates Christians to do good and to contribute to society at large.

Palm Sunday in Baia Mare (Romania) did away with any uncertainties there may have been. Although the congregation there sang the well-known hymn “Mighty God, we praise Thy name”, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider called on the congregation and all other Christians to not take offence at Jesus.

Is eternal glory a divided society? In an essay, the Chief Apostle revises certain conceptions from the past, and justifies this with a simple and clear biblical thought.

community offers inspiring reading for young Christians. Whether you page through it, read it for yourself, or have someone read to you, the magazine offers content for all age groups.

Karl the Great is what many called him affectionately: today, 25 years to the day, one of the most influential District Apostles passed away. He did not only leave the New Apostolic Church with a historic self-image, but also with a few cultural peculiarities.

Welcome to a remote village in Brazil, a former settlement for escaped slaves. This is the village where Juvenal Basílio da Costa has committed himself to serve his neighbour. He has an organising role in the political community, and is the rector of the New Apostolic congregation.

To really make a difference requires more than goodwill and helpfulness. The magic word here is “persistence”. Because those who provide lasting help, provide the best help. Following are three examples of ongoing projects by New Apostolic charities on three continents.

Distance, time, and fellowship are some of the factors that can influence our faithfulness to Christ. How can our love stand the test of time? Thoughts from District Apostle Michael Deppner from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In Cuba, the road to formal recognition for a church is long. However, the first success on the long road to recognition of the New Apostolic Church has been achieved: it has been officially constituted.

Some have already reached their goals, others are still under way. People wanting to make a difference have set out to do just that.

Anyone who is convinced of their faith wants to share it with others. While the profession of faith is still the same, times have changed as has the way of calling attention to our church. A look back at the developments in Europe.

There is always a lot of excitement when a visit by the Chief Apostle or the District Apostle is announced. Will everything go as planned? Has everything been thought of? Here is look behind the curtain.

Peter dared to try and failed, but only apparently. Although he nearly drowned as a result of his own doubts, he did reach his Saviour in the end. Following is a how-to-guide on walking over water from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

The changes in the newly merged District Church Western Germany are finally complete: the new District Apostle presented his goals for the future at a solemn reception to which representatives from other Churches and the world of politics had been invited.