Hardly anything is known about the disciples of Emmaus. Coincidence? Not so, says the Chief Apostle. There is a message behind this—it is a message of love that never overlooks anyone. A divine service excerpt in moving letters… 

Poverty, ingratitude, rejection: Jesus knows the struggles of believers because He has experienced them Himself. And that is why He can help anyone who follows in His footsteps and keeps at it. 

“Let us not get stuck in traditions, but truly live our faith! Such was the appeal of the Chief Apostle. In a recent divine service he summed up what this really entails.

Ministers have received authority to preach the gospel, but that message is delivered in various contexts. Our sermons need to meet the members where they are.

Comfort—at first this sounds like a response to tears. But divine comfort is much greater than that, as Chief Apostle Schneider explains. God gives us His word that He is there for us, that He knows us, that He loves us, and that He is with us—no matter the situation in which we find ourselves.

What remains of faith when the big celebrations are over? The sermon series in July confronts the challenges—honestly, clearly, and without making light of things.

A small light with great power, a gentle voice with a great impact: District Apostle Michael Deppner from the DRC Congo West spoke about seeing and listening closely during the Pentecost service. Here is the video clip.

Many contributed to the development of the Church by preaching or doing soul care, but Apostle John Erb also laid the legal foundations for the New Apostolic Church in the United States. John Erb was born 150 years ago to the day. He had his share of ups and downs in life.

The end of confusion and the beginning of understanding … During the Pentecost service, Apostle Helge Mutschler called on the congregation to speak to everyone in their own language. Here is the video.

Absolute defeat turned out to be the greatest victory of all. And this has implications far beyond the here and now: in order not to die, one must live for it. The Chief Apostle explained what this means in a divine service in Australia.

During the celebration of Holy Communion, Jesus Christ is in the midst of the congregation as the crucified, risen, and returning Lord. What sounds so theological was made tangible by the Chief Apostle on Pentecost.  

A mathetria, a female disciple, is mentioned in the New Testament only once. Her appearance on the biblical stage lasts only seven verses, but her fate makes an impact. It is a situation of life and death.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

The decibels just rushed through the rows, but the locally reinforced Youth Celebration Choir could also sing softly. Here is the song “Lord, I stretch my hands to You” from the Pentecost service 2025 to enjoy again and again.

Pentecost 2025, a divine service that will not be easily forgotten. And here are the memories for the photo album.

The extra feast before Pentecost: the District Apostles and their assistants fanned out to around twenty congregations within a two-hour drive time radius on Wednesday evening to conduct divine services. Here are the evening’s pictures.

The New Apostolic spotlight is on two German cities this week: the International District Apostle Meeting will convene in Mainz, while the Pentecost service will be broadcast from Wiesbaden to the rest of the world.

The Sunday services in June will take us from quiet expectation to concrete renewal. The Holy Spirit was longed for and received, and its enduring power can now be experienced in the church.