What is the role of the ministers in the congregation and in the Church? How far does their authority extend? Some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle to set the record straight.

The New Apostolic Southern Africa is expecting more than 40,000 participants at its Day of the Youth this weekend. The event falls in the middle of a crisis.

You cannot not communicate. All it takes is one word to destroy what has taken years to build up. A comment, a glance, and what you are not saying—it all has something to say.

Modern art? A scientific design? The homepage of the New Apostolic Church India is currently featuring a somewhat unusual cover design. Read on to find out what is behind it.

“Here I am,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says in the middle of the stadium in which the IYC 2019 will take place. He is a little early and cuts a lonely figure, but not for long.

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already.

The year 2018 has more to offer than work, the daily grind, and to-do lists. Many congregations are preparing for small and big events. There is a hive of activity. And there is joy, enthusiasm, and hope—something that is quite becoming to Christians.

A record-breaking number of participants in a divine service that was broadcast in Nigeria, the disappearance of two District Churches in Germany, and a ban on divine services in Zambia … News from around the world that makes people listen up.

Chrissandra, Paxton, Julia, and Sam: four names, four people, four different stories right from the heart of reality of New Apostolic Christians: sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful, but always strong in faith.

“What does the Chief Apostle say about that?” This is a question that people often ask. Following is a review of some of the divine services celebrated by Chief Apostle Schneider in the past year.

They travel by air, sea, or land and log mile after mile as they bump over rough terrain and potholed dirt tracks in four-wheel drives. Getting to their congregations can be exhausting for Apostles and even dangerous.

The District Apostles were given a tour of the exhibition grounds where the International Youth Convention (IYC) will take place in 2019. Before the tour, the District Apostles—who had convened for their fall session—were informed about what the participants would see, hear, and do at the Youth Convention.

Magazines have been around since the eighteenth century. Their precursors were pamphlets or chronicles—printed matter. Today publications also come in digital and online formats and as apps. The New Apostolic Church is doing its share of publishing.

A 17-year old young woman is currently inspiring members of the New Apostolic Church in South Africa with awe. First they picked up the telephone for their sister. Now they are proudly sharing her videos. A success story between church music and pop music.

The New Apostolic Church in North-Rhine Westphalia (Germany) is comprised of 30 districts. One of the largest districts is Essen with its eleven congregations and 3,400 members. The Chief Apostle will be visiting them this coming weekend.

On a recent trip in his working area, District Apostle Charles S. Ndandula dedicated five church buildings in six divine services—a testimony of how vibrant the congregations in Africa are.

“My congregation in a shoebox” was a campaign that was started in the run-up to the 2014 International Church Convention intended to forge bonds between congregations. But what does love have to do with it? Well, at least one of the bonds forged ended up to be more permanent than initially intended. Here is the story of Jolanthe and Tobias.

Whether on a voluntary basis or full-time, many members of the New Apostolic Church around the globe are very involved in the Church. Examples from three continents: a choir on a promotional tour, teachers in an online workshop, and an Apostle who worked for the Lord untiringly.