We must never be embarrassed about “Joy in Christ”; we rather share it. The following thoughts on our 2015 motto were written by District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen from Australia. Joy in Christ is an attitude that radiates from a believing, practicing, and faithful Christian. It all begins with an understanding of who Christ is. […]

What does joy in Christ have to do with thankfulness and prayer? The following thoughts on our 2015 motto were written by District Apostle Charles S. Ndandula from Zambia. Thankfulness and prayer are two key factors we do not make use of all too often. It is said that thankfulness opens the heart of the […]

Is it even possible to experience joy in Christ when we see evil on the rise in society? District Apostle Joseph Ekhuya (East Africa) says yes. In the context of the series “District Apostles write concerning the motto of the year” he explains some possibilities. Joy is a strong feeling of great pleasure resulting from […]

In our Spotlight series, the District Apostles are asked to express their thoughts on our 2015 motto “Joy in Christ”. This time, it is District Apostle Michael Ehrich’s turn. He is from the south of Germany. According to Nehemiah 8: 10, the joy of the Lord is the strength of the believers. The reverse of […]

District Apostle Bernd Koberstein from Germany writes about the double certitude that we have been given—a cause for joy in all circumstances. The topic of joy is multifaceted. A number of aspects have already been covered in other spotlight articles: joy that is derived by serving, the various sources of joy, and how joy can […]

“Joy in Christ” is not a question of the circumstances. It is not something that is found only there where we are happy and content anyway. This is how District Apostle Barnes in Cape Town in South Africa experienced it. Following is his contribution on our 2015 motto. Youth one-day mission trip to Robertson Photo: […]

Is there even any room for “Joy in Christ” in our modern pleasure-oriented society? What can be done to promote this? District Apostle Wilfried Klingler (Central Germany) explores these questions in his article on the annual motto for 2015. In our modern world, joy seems to be readily accessible at all times The modern “fun […]

There are aspects of “Joy in Christ” that create spiritual strength. This is something that District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) explains in his article on our 2015 motto. In Nehemiah 8: 10 it says, “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.” That means, when joy—which is a fruit of […]

The second edition of our international member magazine is ready for download. Featured are reports on divine services of the Chief Apostle on four continents and an excerpt from the new Catechism in Questions and Answers. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International The worldwide member magazine […]

Is our 2015 motto just a marketing slogan or is there more to it? This is a question posed by District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia), and he answers it in the same breath … Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia […]

“Joy in Christ” is the motto that the Chief Apostle published for the New Apostolic Church at the beginning of the year. Since then this motto has not only accompanied the brothers and sisters around the globe orally and in writing, but it has also been illustrated in the meantime. Following is a closer look […]

Life is not always full of joy. Sometimes we go through phases of sadness. How we can find new strength is something District Apostle Raúl Eduardo Montes de Oca Daiqui (Brazil and Bolivia) describes in his article on our annual motto. At the time when Judah was a province of the Persian Empire, Nehemiah heard […]

To experience joy in Christ you sometimes have to make a point of listening carefully. Strength can be derived from the joy we find when we seek God’s proximity in the silence. This is something that District Apostle Rainer Storck from North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany points out in his article on our 2015 motto. This […]

In order to get a better picture of the international motto for the year—“Joy in Christ”—the New Apostolic Church of South East Africa developed a logo, just as other District Churches have also done. But this insignia has a special additional message. District Apostle Mandla Patrick Mkhwanazi explains: Photo: NAC South East Africa The District […]

“Joy in Christ” is not something that just materializes. Sometimes life throws up questions for which there seem to be no answers. District Apostle Norberto Carlos Passuni follows in the footsteps of the prophet Habakkuk and tries to find some answers. The word the Chief Apostle gave us at the beginning of the year is […]

In our “Spotlight” series, District Apostles from around the world share their thoughts on the 2015 motto. This week, District Apostle Shadreck M. Lubasi writes about the joy that can be found in serving Christ. The joy of serving Christ includes a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction that is generated in the heart […]

The “Spotlight” series is intended to shed light on all aspects of our “Joy in Christ”. This time it is District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum’s turn to take a closer look at our annual motto for 2015. He starts off by asking, “What happens when we share joy with others?” For me there is a causal […]

“Joy in Christ” is the motto for the year—not “Rejoicing in Christ” or “Joy over Christ”. So what is the difference here? That is the question District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny (Berlin-Brandenburg / Russia) explores in this article. Naturally we also rejoice in and over Christ. However, such a formulation assumes a certain distance between Jesus […]