No one knows when the last time will be. That is why it is so important that we set the right priorities: what must come first? Answers from District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia). The first of January, the start of the New Year in the Church, for many is more than just a tradition. […]

The ambassadors are on their way. And the base is on the move: a spotlight on all the preparations for the International Youth Convention (IYC) 2019 around the globe. Some examples from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

Heeeeeey! — A joyful shout provides a foretaste of things to come in 2019: at the end of May, eight young New Apostolic Christians tested out the positive atmosphere in the Düsseldorf arena. They are ambassadors for the International Youth Convention (IYC). Photo: Konstantin Hepp Photo: Konstantin Hepp Photo: Konstantin Hepp Southern Germany: Simon Züfle […]

In the first six months of 2018, nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider. He also assigned a District Apostle Helper and appointed a District Apostle. Seven Apostles were retired. Apostle Mbana Nyassi (1979) Photo: NAC Gambia Apostle Ignatius Nche Nchi (1978), Braima Saffa (1972), Ernest Onyebuchi Onwukwe (1960) Photo: NAC Cameroon Apostle David […]

What do you think of when you hear “Mongolia”. Yaks, the Gobi Desert, Genghis Khan? Mongolia has more to offer, much more: the people are extremely friendly and hospitable, and there is a lot of creativity. Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: […]

Christian love transcends borders. Join us on a trip around the world this week as we visit school projects in South-East Asia, Central America, and Africa currently receiving help from the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: […]

An extensive area of low pressure has been dumping rain on the American capital for days. The atmosphere is quite different at the International District Apostle Meeting, which is in session. The discussions of the Church leaders are taking place in a cheerful and warm atmosphere. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was able to welcome all […]

Ascension and Pentecost are two important Christian holy days that are celebrated in May. May is both a month of contemplation and boundless joy. And the reason for this is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. In the month of May, the divine services in the New Apostolic Church will focus on two church holy […]

When one leaves another one comes. Such is life. District Apostle Urs Hebeisen from the Philippines will be retiring this year in November. This involves a number of organisational changes. Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: […]

The pipe organ in our Silvertown church in Cape Town (South Africa) has 2,600 pipes. This is where Tristan Williams plays every Sunday. But in the summer of 2016, other organists had to cover for him for three months when he went on a trip to Germany. From the Olympic Tower in Munich, Tristan had […]

Passion, enthusiasm, love. This is what it takes to serve God and our neighbour. And this is what motivates Christians to do good and to contribute to society at large. It takes passion … … to serve God for many years Photo: NAC International It takes passion … … to say yes: Apostle David Heynes […]

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same. Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort […]

Disaster relief and rebuilding programmes were the primary focus of the NAC SEA Relief Fund in the year 2016. The charity responds to calls of distress from people in need, and not just because of sensational headlines. Photo: NAC South East Asia Relief Fund Photo: NAC South East Asia Relief Fund Photo: NAC South East […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]