The photo wall at home, huge bouquets of flowers, and many other things: there was also a personality cult around the Church’s leaders. Why that was the case back then and is no longer the case today was discussed at the 2019 International Youth Convention. Here is part six of the panel discussion.

The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is getting an update. The District Apostle Meeting has just signalled the start of the revision work by specifying the elements that need to change—and why the changes are necessary. “After the Catechism is always before the Catechism”—this was already a popular phrase in January 2013 when the […]

Sealing, ordination, Church order: without the Apostle ministry, the Church is hardly conceivable. What does the Apostle ministry mean for the New Apostolic Church? Here is the fifth part of the panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019.

What was it like back then when there were no living Apostles? Even then, the church was still apostolic. In what manner? This is explained in part four of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

Walking through the streets to make people aware of our church, playing games, or pestering the Apostle with questions—the activities offered at youth events vary. But there is one thing that is common to all of them: the young people all attend a divine service together. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

Christianity recognises three kinds of manna: natural bread, bread from heaven, and the bread we all partake of. What they have in common is the way we express our gratitude for them. And this has very little to do with words. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC […]

God protects the church of Christ. One means is the so-called Petrine office. And that has implications both for the Church leadership and the individual member. At the core of it all is Matthew 16: 18: “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, […]

Arnaud Martig loves travelling and interacting with people. This is what he liked about his job in international sales. He has been an Apostle since 2020 and will be appointed District Apostle Helper for the district of Canada on 13 October 2024. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

“Almighty God, how wondrous are Your works” goes the song. But what exactly are the works of God? ‌The Sunday services in the month of October will explore this question. Here is a small spoiler: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share the work. God is the creator of all things, of heaven and earth, of […]

God speaks to us and works for our salvation. And our mission is to listen to Him, do His will, and proclaim His gospel—tirelessly, even in times of doubt and opposition. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland On Saturday, 20 […]

Faith unites around nine million members of the New Apostolic Church around the world. Many of them who do not have Internet access look forward to receiving a printed copy of the quarterly Church magazine. The latest issue is now on its way to our brothers and sisters. The main subject of the latest issue […]

Before the divine service started, there was a spontaneous vocal number. The American, German, and Australian youth who had travelled to the Pan-American Youth Summit in St. Catherines, Ontario in Canada could hardly wait for the service to begin. Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: […]

Some congregations in Bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. Hardly any other country is so close to heaven. It is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. And the members of the Church are as diverse as the country itself. Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA […]

Shortly before the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, we are going to have a closer look at the meaning of peace. So that the day is more than just an opportunity for reflection, District Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler has written down a few thoughts on how we can […]