Who will enter heaven? Jesus gives a surprising answer by pointing to a celebration, an open door, and a person who refuses to go in. The video from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

Encountering Christ … Just as it was for the disciples in their day, Christ’s presence is still a source of peace, joy, and hope today. Everyone who accepts His invitation will experience His nearness.

Longing, fears, and liberation: three timeless themes that find expression in well-known petitions. These form the foundation for most of our Sunday services in July.

The same words and gestures repeated time and again—there is an underlying order to them. “Liturgy” is the term used to describe the principle that conveys God’s consistent care. Here is more about the divine service, its form, and how things have changed over time.

Faith, fellowship, and new beginnings define the third issue of the community magazine. From Pentecost to new projects and spiritual reflections, this edition has lots to offer.

Doubt or trust, accusation or prayer: the choice is yours. Those who choose Jesus Christ do not have to wait for Him until tomorrow; Jesus walks with them today already. 

As Israel stood before God’s judgement seat filled with fear, something marvellous happened: God did not condemn His people. Instead, He restored their courage through His help, strength, and nearness. 

John the Baptist had but one mission: to proclaim the coming of another. That is why Jesus called him the greatest. What, then, does this mean for us today in how we profess our faith?

Anyone who asks for greater faith has not considered the potency of the mustard seed. Sometimes the impossible begins exactly where you stopped fighting against it.

Anyone can pray, but a prayer in a divine service is more than a personal conversation with God. How are these prayers different from private prayers? A module on nac.academy provides answers to this question and more.  

Imagine coming to a beautifully set banquet table and every seat seems to be taken. You look around, hesitate for a moment, and wonder, “Is there still room for me here?” 

The diversity of the Church is its treasure. And everyone can contribute to this in their own way. “Join us,” urged Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler during the Pentecost service

A fire that burns but does not consume—that is God’s infinite love. But the question is, how can we experience His love and care in a very personal way today?

No light-hearted performances, no cheap motivational slogans: The divine services in June explore what truly forms the foundation of Christian hope.

The Chief Apostle was quite emphatic: how we treat the most vulnerable will determine the future of the Church and of every single believer—the video of the 2026 Pentecost sermon.

When congregations in Argentina today celebrate anniversaries, you often hear the names Gantner and Toplisek mentioned. As pioneers, these two friends and Apostles laid historic foundations. In all of this, a special kind of processed cheese and a widow played a decisive role.

Pentecost 2026: The Tafelsig congregation in Cape Town, South Africa, hosted this special celebration with plenty of energy, music, and joy—scenes from the divine service.

“We have a new Chief Apostle—what a blessing, what a joy.” These were the spontaneous words of Chief Apostle Schneider after the ordination of his successor.