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They sit in the pew in contemplative silence … Christians love the fellowship of a divine service. But they also love informative discussions in small groups. Join us as we travel to three continents and take a look at recent meetings and workshops. The media hub of the New Apostolic Church Photo: Oliver Rütten The […]
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Six days a week, except on Sundays—and sometimes more often. nac.today has been reporting about New Apostolic life around the world since it was first launched on 1 January 2015. Article number one thousand today recalls the ten most important, interesting, and touching moments. The top ten from a thousand: reading tips by the Photo: […]
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For nearly thirty years, he steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia: District Apostle Otto Gerke, who was born 110 years ago. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in church history. Anyone who leafs through the Australia District News will come across the name Otto Gerke again […]
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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. Photo: Africa Studio / fotolia.de Photo: Capetown Government Photo: Capetown Government Photo: Capetown Government Photo: NAC Southeastasia Photo: NAC Southeastasia Photo: […]
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More than just a name: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany changed its name from “Missionswerk” to “human aktiv” at the beginning of the year. There are several reasons for the name change. Photo: Sebeta ( Ethiopia) Photo: Missionswerk NAK Süddeutschland Sebeta ( Ethiopia) Photo: Missionswerk NAK Süddeutschland Sebeta ( Ethiopia) […]
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Angela’s walkie-talkie squawks: “A woman’s haemorrhaging. Can you come quickly?” It is midnight. She has just gone to bed. She jumps up and runs over. Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat […]
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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. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: human aktiv […]
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The membership of the New Apostolic Church grew slightly in the year 2016. This is indicated by the most recent membership statistics. The figures hold a few surprises. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: INA Brasil Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia On 31 […]
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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. Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: Frank […]
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One faith, one doctrine, and a big cultural diversity. “Faithful to Christ” is the 2018 motto of the New Apostolic Church. Creative minds around the world have designed logos to reflect the new motto. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAK Westddeutschland Photo: INA Brasil Photo: NAC SoutheastAsia Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: INA America Sud Photo: […]
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Twenty-two Apostles were ordained in the past year by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, and eighteen went into retirement. Three active Apostles passed away in 2017. Apostle Patrick Otuo Baridi (1954), John Were Wesonga (1965), John Ngaga Dianga (1959) Photo: NAC Kenya Apostle Moise Mulumba Mulumba (1966), Liévain Munganga Teo (1975), Baudouin Mununga Wayiva (1966), Jean […]
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Not all New Apostolic Christians have access to the Internet. But even those who do not will receive the Chief Apostle’s New Year message, which he proclaimed yesterday. And not only in divine service. Even if the Internet has many advantages—news can be retrieved quickly and, for the most part, at no charge—it cannot be […]
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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. Chrissandra Oppermann Photo: privat Paxton Fielies Photo: mzansimagic.dstv.com Julia Maier Photo: NAC International Sam Mueller Photo: Oliver Rütten She was killed in the crossfire […]
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The New Apostolic Church is changing at the global level, not only from a doctrinal point of view, but also from a structural point of view: succession plans have been developed and District Churches are merging. Here is a brief look back at the year 2017 and an outlook on the immediate future. Photo: Oliver […]
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The year 2017 marked an anniversary year. Exactly one hundred years before, the New Apostolic Church had started to officially celebrate Holy Communion without sharing the cup. Here is a brief recap of our wafer history. 1919: The first stippler Photo: Bischoff Verlag 1931: Helene Herterich, the first manager of the Church-owned communion bakery Photo: […]
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Christmas leaves no one indifferent. But it takes more than carols, a Christmas tree, and gifts to warm to the actual message of this Christian feast. It requires faith! Christmas is without a doubt one of the most popular Christian holidays. Most people—and not only in the Christian world—know why Christmas is observed. It commemorates […]
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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. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke […]
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People who do good get more out of life. Doing good, especially in the days leading up to Christmas, opens our eyes for new perspectives and wonderful experiences. Following are some examples of all that is being done for the less fortunate. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]
