Poverty, inflation, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: the thirteen aid agencies of the New Apostolic Church have had a lot on their hands in the year 2023. This is the story of their successes and challenges. To start off our miniseries, we will look at how these agencies provide help in acute need. […]

At the beginning of the gospel already, Peter wanted to know how often he would have to forgive his neighbour. More often than you think, was the answer of the Son of God to this question. For us Christians today it is crystal clear. Or maybe not? Jesus not only answered with the famous “seven […]

You do not necessarily need a church building for a divine service. This was demonstrated by a congregation in South Africa, where ministers come to the homes of brothers and sisters for midweek services. Meanwhile, others are building churches with a difference. Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

It’s official: the building of the New Apostolic Church in Eppendorf is one of the most remarkable buildings in Hamburg, Germany. It has lots of stories to tell, for example, about the new organ, the moving altar, or the little piece of their church that people can carry around. Construction of the church began in […]

It was mainly in Africa that the Chief Apostle ordained new Apostles in the first half of 2023. But there were also two ordinations on other continents: one in America and one in Europe. Ordinations in Lodwar (Kenya) Photo: Michael Owino Ordinations in Lodwar (Kenya) Photo: TIMPANY Ordinations in Lodwar (Kenya) Photo: TIMPANY Apostle Nestor […]

In the end, it was only one link that changed: after almost three years, our Friday list of online services is no longer necessary, thankfully. Here is a look back on an eventful period. Things began gradually: “Avoid panic but promote adequate hygiene.” This was the policy at the beginning of March 2020, when the […]

The feast before the feast: twenty-two congregations across the Western Cape had their midweek service conducted by a District Apostle or a District Apostle Helper. The congregation in Tafelsig experienced a special surprise—and for good reason. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Tafelsig Photo: VDK Photography Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Tafelsig Photo: VDK Photography Chief […]

Over the next few days, the focus of the New Apostolic world will be on Cape Town in South Africa. The Chief Apostle and the District Apostles have gathered in the city for the International District Apostles’ Meeting. They will conduct divine services, attend a concert in Silvertown, and celebrate the birthday of the church […]

The building can already be identified as a place of worship from the sky: a huge emblem is cast into the roof of the Tafelsig church building. But that is by no means the only unique feature of the congregation which will host the 2023 international Pentecost service. Photo: Jessica Kraemer Photo: Jessica Kraemer Photo: […]

New Apostolic Christians far beyond Zambia’s borders are reacting with dismay and sadness to a fatal road accident that has killed 24 people, most of them women, who were on their way to a church event. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Sisters’ […]

To reign with Christ is a higher form of service. This is what District Apostle John Kriel from South Africa says in his article on our annual motto. What exactly this means he explains by telling us what we need to let go of and what we need to hold on to. When the Chief […]

No other country is as threatened by natural disasters as the Philippines. “Yes, indeed, we got our share last year,” it says in the latest annual report of the charity NACSEARelief. The Philippines top the global disaster risk index. The country with its 7,000 islands is located in a seismically active zone and has 36,000 […]

Disciple, herald, and emissary. When it comes to the role of women Jesus Christ was far ahead of His time. This was also evident in the early Christian churches. Here are seven examples of leading functions that only later became ministries, even for men. Paul himself is the key witness: he refers to more than […]

This is my church and I am proud to be part of it. This is how many New Apostolic Christians feel about their church and gladly share their faith by testifying of it in various ways and making it visible to other people. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

“Fellowship of life with Christ” is the overarching theme of the Sunday services in February. And that means more than just leaving a little room in our lives for Jesus and His gospel. Fellowship with Christ fills our whole life—today and in future. It starts with the cause, which is followed by the effects, and […]

The crown is a popular motif used to design the 2023 logos. It allows the Regional Churches to illustrate the annual motto “Serving and Reigning with Christ”. But not all designers used a crown to emphasise the royal aspect of this year’s motto. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC South […]

In most parts of the world, the Covid situation has improved so that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and ordain and retire Apostles. Some retirees had to wait longer for the official act because of the pandemic. Ordinations and retirements in Goma (DR Congo South East) Photo: ENA DR Congo […]

“Together in Christ” is not free, but it gives infinitely more strength than it costs. To close the year, we look back on the different aspects emphasised by the District Apostles in the Spotlight series reflecting the 2022 motto. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe Photo: ENA RDC […]