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Developing the liturgy

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today. Photo: Archiv Photo: Archiv Friedrich Wachmann Photo: Archiv Wilhelm Sebastian Photo: Archiv Eliese and Friedrich, […]

May 21, 2024
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Divine treasurers

God has entrusted His people with precious treasures. We must preserve them, also for those who come after us. It sounds like a huge task. But don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will help us. Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi “That good thing […]

May 8, 2024
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Earthly and heavenly Jerusalem

“Leave Jerusalem,” the Chief Apostle urged the congregation. ‌Shifting one’s perspective and actively seeking eternal life was the focus of a recent divine service in Rwanda. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: On 21 January, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in Kibungo, about 100 kilometres south-east of the capital, Kigali. […]

March 13, 2024
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Reliable even in difficult times

He would have been eighty years old today. District Apostle Alfons Tansahtikno did a lot of good in the district of Indonesia and was able to spread the faith, braving difficult conditions. District Apostle Tansahtikno with members Photo: NAC Indonesia District Apostle Tansahtikno on his way to a service Photo: Archiv District Apostle Tansahtikno on […]

January 25, 2024
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Ministry (42): Understanding the concept

What is a ministry? How does it work? Who can be called to ministry? The New Apostolic Church has formulated its definition of ministry. To conclude this series, we present the big picture—as a starting point for a better understanding. Everything that people do in faith and for the benefit of the community of the […]

January 19, 2024
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2023)

The past months have seen changes not only in the circle of the Apostles, but also among the District Apostles. The Chief Apostle travelled to the various countries to perform most of the ministerial acts himself. District Apostle John S. Schnabel Photo: NAC USA District Apostle Peter Bernhard Lambert Photo: Apostle Reto Keller and District […]

January 9, 2024
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Apostles underway to encourage and support

The main task of the Apostle ministry is the dispensing of the sacraments and the proclamation of the gospel. But sometimes their work also involves things such as presenting a wheelchair or going for a walk on the beach. Here are a few examples of the kind of support services Apostles offer. Photo: NAC Southern […]

November 24, 2023
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Ministry (39): Ordination of women—the consequences

What is definite is that there is gender equivalence and equality of the sexes before God. That is why, since the beginning of the year, women can also be entrusted with ministerial authority. This has both doctrinal and practical implications. When it comes to the spiritual ministry in the New Apostolic Church, the Fifth Article […]

November 21, 2023
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The flood and baptism: what old stories have to do with the new covenant

God made it rain. He saved Noah and his family with the ark. And at the end, He made a promise. These thoughts were the basis of a divine service by the Chief Apostle, which focussed on gratitude for a very particular God-given promise. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK […]

November 15, 2023
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Learning with God and for the church

We live and learn. In many of our congregations across the world, ministers, musicians, and young people come together to learn. Photo: ENA Guinee Photo: ENA Guinee Photo: Dirk Müller, Hanna Jäger, Dr. Elke Müller-Schneck Photo: Dirk Müller, Hanna Jäger, Dr. Elke Müller-Schneck Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Niederlande Photo: NAK Niederlande Photo: NAK […]

November 10, 2023
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Ministry (38): Ordination of women—the objections

“The apostolate decides that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority.” Isolated Bible verses are cited against this decision. However, these relate less to the authority than to the mandate. And the Church takes this into account. Women and ministry? The testimony of the New Testament is not clear. This is explained in the essay […]

November 9, 2023
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The teaching of the Apostles

What the Apostles preach and why we should follow the Apostles’ doctrine was the topic of a divine service the Chief Apostle conducted in Korea. He explained what the Apostle ministry has to do with the future of God’s children. Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western […]

November 8, 2023
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Ministry (37): Ordination of women—the justification

“The apostolate decides that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority.” This decision was taken after extensive discussion of the biblical findings. Here is the detailed justification. The doctrinal basis rests on two pillars: on the nature of human beings and on the need for salvation of human beings. The question of whether God makes […]

October 24, 2023
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Ministry (36): Last stop—a final decision

As it studied the Bible to find the answers to its questions, the New Apostolic Church followed a clearly formulated roadmap. What answers resulted at each stop, and what still needed to be done at the last stop? An overview of the decision-making process pertaining to the question of women in ministry. Who can bear […]

October 3, 2023