from sin to freedom by grace. the fight against sin, the struggle for grace, and the willingness to forgive are part and parcel of christian life. the chief apostle used his sermon in accra in ghana for some important clarifications and impulses. 15 01 2025

naci is working on an e-learning program. the new apostolic church would like to offer its ministers better training opportunities—and on a global level, at that. it is for this reason that the new apostolic church international (naci) is working on an e-learning program. following are some initial insights. 19 12 2024

addiction talk: healing the family. if the whole family suffers, then the whole family also needs healing. the sixth and final video on the topic of addiction from the aid organisation of the new apostolic church southern africa outlines important steps on this long journey. 12 12 2024

addiction talk: the role of the family. addiction affects not only the addict, but the entire family. loved ones react with different behavioural patterns in order to cope with the pain – part five of the video series. 23 11 2024

keeping the church doors open. it hurts when people we love leave the church. and there are many who are having to experience this. following are some guiding thoughts from the chief apostle for all those who fear for the faith of their loved ones. 05 11 2024

addiction talk: assisting the addict. ‌family and friends have recognised the warning signals and now want to assist. ‌and those trying to help can do a lot wrong. the fourth part of our video series offers some guiding principles. 26 10 2024

when tiny feet leave deep scars. the intense pain that some parents carry so deeply within them is often invisible. ‌pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day is observed on 15 october—an opportunity to stand silently alongside the bereaved, whether we know them or not. 14 10 2024

from sales to pastoral care: travelling for a good cause. arnaud martig loves travelling and interacting with people. this is what he liked about his job in international sales. he has been an apostle since 2020 and will be appointed district apostle helper for the district of canada on 13 october 2024. 07 10 2024

being there for one another. when people think about more than just themselves, a lot of good things can happen. many things can serve a good cause, such as running and singing and repairing shoes. here is a look at some recent projects. 04 10 2024

close to heaven. some congregations in bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. hardly any other country is so close to heaven. it is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. and the members of the church are as diverse as the country itself. 24 09 2024

addiction talk: the warning signs. addicts often try to hide their addiction. they are secretive, they deny things, and they change the subject. but there are clear warning signs: physical, emotional, and behavioural. part three of the video series promotes awareness. 21 09 2024

working towards peace. shortly before the international day of peace is observed around the world on 21 september, we are going to have a closer look at the meaning of peace. so that the day is more than just an opportunity for reflection, district apostle helper helge mutschler has written down a few thoughts on how we can all become peacemakers. 20 09 2024

“a district apostle for everyone and very approachable”. after 48 years in ministry and six years as a district apostle, jürg zbinden will retire next sunday. he enjoyed being there for his brothers and sisters and will continue to be active on the foundation board of the nak-humanitas aid organisation. 16 09 2024