Love, trust, and discipleship: these are the impulses that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider set for Pentecost from 2014 to 2025—highlights in a video.

Is Tafelsig, the congregation hosting the 2026 Pentecost service, the largest New Apostolic church in the world? The answer is not entirely straightforward, as it depends on how one counts.

He is not yet Chief Apostle. Yet at the District Apostles’ Meeting in Cape Town, he already highlighted two priorities: pastoral care as a focus and the continuation of teamwork as a method.

Not only church members around the globe are eagerly awaiting the Pentecost concert from Cape Town. Here is a quick peek. The concert on 23 May 2026, 5 p.m. (UTC+2) can be followed via livestream.

From pivotal moments in church history to musical highlights and major transitions, the Silvertown congregation has long been—and remains—a centre of New Apostolic life in South Africa. 

Hard work deserves a break. What might the District Apostles be talking about between sessions? Judging by the expressions on their faces, probably nothing too serious.

And now, smiles please. No proper District Apostles’ Meeting would be complete without the traditional group photo of the leaders of the New Apostolic Church International. Here is the 2026 Cape Town version.

Cape Town is hosting its fourth New Apostolic Pentecost celebration. Each has had its own unique character and left lasting impressions—inviting a moment of reflection. 

This is the last District Apostles’ Meeting before Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider hands over the reins to his designated successor. Today, the 20 church leaders from around the world began their series of meetings—here is a glimpse behind the scenes. 

He did it again—just like three years ago. Chief Apostle Jean‑Luc Schneider surprised a congregation on Wednesday that had been expecting the visit of a District Apostle instead. Here are the photos from Hanover Park.

Everything is in place for the District Apostle Meeting: the agenda is set, the technical equipment is up and running, and the conference room is ready. The Church administration has taken care of every detail. Here are the final photos before the start.

One Faith, Many Cultures : few Regional Churches embody this spirit as fully as Southern Africa, host of the 2026 Pentecost Assembly. Here is a closer look at the Rainbow Nation and its neighbours.

Barely off the plane and already in the spotlight: the Chief Apostle and the first District Apostles have landed in South Africa—pictures from their arrival.

The New Apostolic Church is embarking on a historic week: believers from all around the world are turning their attention to the Pentecost celebrations in South Africa—and the ordination of a new Chief Apostle.

Pentecost week is approaching. And to prepare our hearts, we turn to “Spirit renewed”, the 2023 South African hit that has become the New Apostolic Pentecost anthem.

Pentecost is just around the corner. Preparations are in the final stages and excitement is building. Here is the second preview video from South Africa.

God’s love in the hearts, His Spirit in the church … With this video, the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa shares its anticipation of the 2026 Pentecost feast.

With less than six weeks to go until the 2026 Pentecost celebrations, excitement is building and preparations are entering an intense phase.