Faithful, hard-working, selfless: this is the testimony given to District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany) by the Chief Apostle. Here is the video of his retirement.
The number remains unchanged, but the faces are changing. The records show 365 active Apostles for the period from June to November 2025. These include a new Chief Apostle Helper, two new District Apostles, two newly assigned District Apostle Helpers, and ten new Apostles.
Those who take on responsibilities in the Church must balance family and ministry. The commitment to family is just as sacred. Here is an explanation by the Chief Apostle.
Blessing dwells where faith, love, humility, and unity live. This is what the Chief Apostle impressed upon Arnaud Martig during his appointment as District Apostle for Canada.
The new and final issue of community for 2025 is ready. It features a colourful mix of impulses, stories, and news from around the New Apostolic world.
It wasn’t exactly his lifelong dream, but it is God’s plan. With his clear yes, Apostle David Heynes has been assigned District Apostle Helper for Northern and Eastern Germany.
The New Apostolic Church in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a new District Apostle: Élie Taty Mukinda. The Chief Apostle was emphatic in his address.
It’s not a business. It’s not politics. And there is no plan: the plan is with God. We are merely instruments.”—It was with this pointer that the Chief Apostle assigned Apostle Martin Rheinberger as District Apostle Helper for Southern Germany.
There is currently one Apostle for every day of the year—the New Apostolic Church International registered a total of 365 active Apostles for the period between November 2024 and April 2025. Among them are sixteen new Apostles and one District Apostle Helper.
Rather than demand our silent devotion, Jesus wants us to act: let us go out, testify, and help others. Those who merely pray without taking action have failed in their mission. Chief Apostle Schneider calls for transformation.
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.
An experienced Apostle with an international profile is going to become the new District Apostle for Northern and Eastern Germany: David Heynes not only brings two passports to the table, but also a great deal of spiritual experience and linguistic diversity.
He is very familiar with the southern part of Germany, and soon he will get to know thirty more countries: Apostle Martin Rheinberger will become a District Apostle Helper. A new responsibility, a new chapter, both for him and the New Apostolic Church.
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.
During the Pentecost service, Chief Apostle Jean Luc-Schneider designated his successor: the assignment of Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler in the video.
Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.
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.