For nearly thirty years, District Apostle Otto Gerke steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia. He passed away twenty years ago this Saturday. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in Church history.

Opportunities to do good sometimes literally lie by the wayside. And it is important that we make use of them. Thoughts on our annual motto by District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany).

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

Doing good involves performing actions that benefit other people.  But even if we have the means to help, there are things that can hinder us. District Apostle Joseph Opemba Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa explains how these can be overcome.

There are people who are still fondly remembered years later. One of them is Karl Kühnle, who was ordained a District Apostle fifty years ago today–and remained one for twenty years. 

How often do we ask, “What time is it?” Would it not be interesting if the response were “It’s time to do good!”? That is the question District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada asks as he reflects on our annual motto.

The friendliness and discipline he encountered in the church is what fascinated him already as a child. And that is exactly what Duncan Burton Mfune stood for as a District Apostle. He passed away yesterday, at the age of 88.

“It’s time to do good!” Our motto for 2025 brought back childhood memories for District Apostle Enrique Minio of South America. And it gave a new twist to an old wish.

At least three major tasks await Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle Helper for South America. The Chief Apostle outlined the main points during the official assignment. 

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

Eager, tenacious, happy. This is how Herman Ernst Guigou described himself after his ordination as an Apostle. This weekend he is to be assigned as a District Apostle Helper for the New Apostolic Church South America. 

Doing good is not always easy because there are things that can spoil it for us. District Apostle Helper João Uanuque Misselo from Angola explains how he copes with this.

Some people grow with the tasks they are assigned. And sometimes an entrusted assignment grows under the activity of a particular person. One of these people was District Apostle Hermann Dietrich Magney. He was born 150 years ago today.

Doing good and giving. Sure thing. But this requires that we see and have compassion for people needing help. District Apostle Thomas Deubel from Switzerland looks at this aspect of doing good in his contribution on our 2025 motto.

How is doing good supposed to work when evil is rife? ‌District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi from the south-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an answer in his reflections on our 2025 motto.

Ultimately, doing good isn’t just about following rules—it’s a way of living out our faith and advancing God’s kingdom. How District Apostle John Schnabel (USA) looks at this year’s motto.

For a whole year now, the focus has been on prayer. Congregations all over the globe have launched campaigns on the subject, graphic artists have packaged the annual motto into logos, and District Apostles around the world have shared some valuable inspiration with us all. 

The generational changes at the top of New Apostolic District Churches continue their progress: in 2024, two new District Apostles were appointed and two District Apostle Helpers were assigned. This is also reflected in the Church’s international leadership bodies.