All activities in all New Apostolic congregations throughout Europe have been cancelled with immediate effect. This was the decision made by the Chief Apostle and District Apostles earlier today. And still there will be divine services—but of a somewhat different nature. The eleventh week of the calendar was quite a turbulent one for all lead […]

God wants us to decide for Him. This requires a spiritual dynamic, a stated will to change. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada offers some thoughts on the annual motto. The Canada District Church includes 11 countries in Africa and Asia, to which I continually travel. I can safely state that no matter where people […]

In the 1970s Bodo Weber was an Evangelist in Canada. His first trip to Asia is something he will likely never forget—a gripping first-hand account. Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat In the 1970s I was asked by District Apostle Kraus to help Apostle Schwarzer in the South-East Asian […]

A novel type of virus that can cause respiratory disease is spreading and making people everywhere anxious. It has made us take a whole new look at hygiene measures such as washing our hands. However, we must also keep our spiritual health in mind. The coronavirus has pandemic potential Photo: Jessica Krämer The coronavirus has […]

Jesus makes free — but what happens if a person fails to realise that he is still bound? For example, in thoughts or in prejudices? Some reflections from District Apostle John Kriel, South Africa. As an apostle I served members in prison and saw what it meant to have one’s freedom constrained. These were those […]

Sound on, camera running: the Chief Apostle was not the only one to address the brethren by video at the turn of the year. This practice is becoming more and more popular among the District Apostles too. A review… Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud […]

The term ‘sacrament’ and the Bible—it’s just one of those things: the idea is there, but not the actual word. The term only made its way into Christian vocabulary later on—and it even took two tries! Here is a story about semantics. Carthage, North Africa: it was here of all places—and not in the great […]

A roof over one’s head, something to eat—in many parts of the world, personal wish lists are very short. Here are some stories about people who help other people survive—and who try to conjure up a smile on their faces in the process. Corrugated iron and nails Photo: NAC SEA Relief Fund Corrugated iron and […]

What does he want to become when he is older? “A soldier,” replies the six-year-old boy. Why on earth would you say that? “Because then I will be able to kill people!” The young lad is deadly serious. Today’s commemoration of “Red Hand Day” serves as a reminder about this reality. Photo: Pierre Holtz / […]

By their very self-definition, Christians are not lone warriors. And this is also shown again and again in the course of every subsequent week. On all continents, and in many thousands of congregations. Church leadership meets in South East Asia Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Church leadership meets in South East Asia Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Church leadership […]

What would a person be without hope? That is why it is crucial to know what to hope for! Straight from the Chief Apostle: “The Holy Spirit nourishes our hope in eternal life. We wait for the return of the Lord and hold fast to this hope in trust and love.” Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider kicked off the year 2020 with a divine service in Neuchâtel, the French-speaking capital of the Swiss canton of Neuenburg. His core message: “Christ makes free!” Divine service in Neuchâtel (Suisse) Photo: NAK Schweiz Divine service in Neuchâtel (Suisse) Photo: NAK Schweiz Southern Africa: “Christ makes free!” Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

A single thought brought to life in many cultures—the diversity of logo ideas for the 2020 annual motto “Christ makes free” is as colourful as life itself. What stands out this time: many of the designers have given the motto graphic wings. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAC Eastafrica Photo: NAK Luxemburg Photo: ENA Belgique Photo: […]

Life brings us many challenges. Christians approach these with trust in God and love for their neighbour. And this is revealed very practically in the help they offer their neighbour, namely by building and remaining. South East Asia: Typhoons and earthquakes at Christmas Photo: NAC SEA Relief Fund South East Asia: Typhoons and earthquakes at […]

Christmas is a time for gifts and the New Year is a reason to celebrate. This is also how the New Apostolic Church around the globe presents itself. Here is a closer look at the intended recipients of these gifts and just what there is to celebrate. Music brings in support Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

With its latest edition, the Church magazine “community” begins its sixth year of publication. The top subjects this time around include “What truly makes free” — “What God really wants” — and “When Christ will return”. “Christ makes free” — that is the motto for the year 2020. In his editorial in the latest issue […]

The motto for the year 2019 has exposed a true vein of gold: the annual watchword “Rich in Christ” has inspired many valuable thoughts. Here are some highlights from Spotlights as we bid farewell to the old year. The gold ring from South-East Asia Photo: NAC Southeastasia The Brazilian treasure chest Photo: INA Brasil The […]

Celebrating faith, meeting new people, and exchanging experiences: that was the International Youth Convention in a nutshell. No small wonder then that all of our featured “People of 2019” have some connection to this event … Ambassadors for a great cause Photo: Konstantin Hepp During the IYC Ambassador meeting in February 2019 in Düsseldorf Photo: […]