Apostles’ doctrine, breaking of bread, fellowship, and prayer. This is the programmatic focus for Martin Rheinberger, the new District Apostle of Southern Germany.
Not every moment can be grasped immediately. Pentecost in Cape Town was such an experience: a divine service, music, silence, global fellowship—and the lingering question of what remains when everyday life resumes its rhythm.
Don’t be afraid of the wind and the waves, but look only to Jesus Christ. This is the advice Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gave to his successor, Helge Mutschler—a video clip of the ordination.
This Pentecost Sunday marks a historic day for the New Apostolic Church: Helge Mutschler was ordained as the new Chief Apostle, while Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was eagerly looking forward to retirement.
From Richard Fehr to Wilhelm Leber, then to Jean-Luc Schneider, and now to Helge Mutschler. The video captures the moments in which the Chief Apostles received and passed on the baton.
It is now up to him to make the right decisions: Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle of South America. The Chief Apostle explained how this is done during the appointment.
Today, we honour Norberto Rubén Batista, who would have turned 75 on 12 March. Loved across South America, he left a lasting mark despite serving only two years as District Apostle.
Three new District Apostles in the same year? Nothing like that has happened in quite a while. More on this and other things that occurred on the international leadership level during the year 2025.
Music is very popular in the New Apostolic Church. But in 2025, a particular announcement from the altar made it into the top three most frequently viewed videos on nac.today.
This past Pentecost, Chief Apostle Schneider made the promise to be a helper, namely to the very man he went on to appoint as his own Helper—and thereby designate as his successor. A closer look at the biggest news of the year 2025.
What do the faithful need from their District Apostle? The Chief Apostle answered this question when he appointed David Heynes as the new District Apostle for Northern and Eastern Germany.
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.