Sunday School, Religious Instruction, youth seminars, courses for those interested in music and for ministers. All of this is part of everyday life in our congregations. But the Church has much more to offer. Here are some thoughts on the International Day of Education being observed today, 24 January.

When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? Answers can be found in a recently published doctrinal essay. 

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.

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December commemorates the millions of victims of slavery. A recent visit to the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana shows that freedom remains a mission: yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

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.

‌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.

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.

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen.

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.

Active charity is work—at least more work than writing out a cheque for a charitable cause. ‌After all, we must meet the demands of everyday life. But with the right motivation, it can become something we do automatically. Here are some thoughts on the International Day of Charity.

Some drugs are socially acceptable. And yet, there are poisons and side effects that can destroy the body. The second part of the video series “Addiction Talk” deals with the damage that drugs do.

Constructing and maintaining buildings, supporting children and youth, training functionaries—the NAK-Diakonia Foundation looks back on a successful year 2023—as is clear from its recently published annual report.

As God does to me, so I do to you. That is the whole secret to loving your neighbour. And you can practise this in a very concrete way: for example, in the way we forgive, judge, and give. This is how Jesus preaches directly into the here and now.

“Addiction talk” is the name of a series of videos produced by Masakhe Foundation, the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa. The first episode shows that addiction is not only caused by typical drugs.

In Angola, a woman becomes a mama by her mid-30s at the latest—even if she has no children. Because then she can take part in the activities of the Groupe des Mamas.