The International Youth Convention 2019 (IYC) kicked off with four divine services in nine languages on Thursday evening. Over the next three days, the up to 30,000 participants can look forward to approximately 250 different events. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Thomas Brunschede Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jessica Krämer “And I, if I am lifted up […]

Whether via video stream or live in Germany, young people and District Churches from all over the world will be gathering at the International Youth Convention (IYC). Here is a glance at the schedule of events and the hall plan. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: IJT2019 Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

Jan Schalk has a doctorate in agricultural sciences. He is presently employed as a development worker for Bread for the World, a German aid agency. His current base of operations is Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. We interviewed him recently. The horse is the most important form of transport in mountainous Lesotho Photo: Jan […]

Aligning one’s life with the example of Jesus, being there for one’s brothers and sisters in faith … Many commit themselves to the cause of the Lord and even put their own needs aside. District Apostle Edy Isnugroho from Indonesia tells us about Jonathan, a District Elder, who regards this as his personal wealth. Photo: […]

A change in perspective is important for good pictures. But how if a photographer is not supposed to walk around constantly. The solution: short distances. That requires knowledge of the premises and a plan. Crucial for a photographer in a divine service is a good seat: it should be so central that the important subjects—altar, […]

The Philippines is one of the five countries most frequently hit by natural disasters. This is the part of the world in which NAC SEA Relief is active, the charity of the New Apostolic Church South-East Asia. Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC […]

Helping where few bother to look: this is the objective that NAK- Humanitas, the relief organisation of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, has set itself. Their annual report 2017 shows how successful they are with this. Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas “NAK-Humanitas has consistently tried to […]

A photographer’s first duty? To talk! Something he should do long before he pushes the button on his camera in a divine service. Speaking with the people involved helps everyone and opens up new possibilities. So what’s important? An officiant who sends the photographer to his seat in the middle of a service? How embarrassing—and […]

The latest trend is intermittent fasting. Bookshops are full of books on the topic. But fasting is more than not eating or skipping meals. It has consequences you have to accept. A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Fasting is a training for more humanity, a German theologian and author says. And […]

Building and shaping, with each other and for each other. Many committed people are busy across the New Apostolic world, driven by enthusiasm and Christian love—and they don’t shy away from a challenge. Overcoming language barriers Photo: ENA France Overcoming language barriers Photo: ENA France Communication experts create new website for the Church in Russia […]

Simply saying “I love you” is not enough. “Do something concrete and give what is needed.” Some food for thought on Christian love from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. On Saturday, 24 November the brothers and sisters gave a concert Photo: NAC Indonesia They welcomed Chief Apostle Schneider with traditional dances Photo: NAC […]

“Draw the motto ‘Rich in Christ’!” This is a challenge that graphic designers across the world have taken up. nac.today shows some of the first illustrations and drawings. The gold ring from South-East Asia Photo: NAC Southeastasia The Brazilian treasure chest Photo: INA Brasil The Canadian twin Photo: NAC Canada The Canadian twin Photo: NAC […]

Cancelled services because of heavy snowfall, Sunday School with recorder and trombone ensembles, and an annual programme of learning and praying. These are some of the different ways New Apostolic congregations across the world launched into the new year. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

In just a little over five months from now the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf will throw open their doors for the International Youth Convention 2019. What has been planned? Who is invited? Here is an overview. Just recently, the IYC app was redesigned. Version 1.3 of the app is available for free download for iOS […]

Doing the right thing or deciding on a new Bible edition or the right kind of fuel … Every day people have to make decisions. A look at some recent situations around the world. Doing the right thing: Love and help your neighbour Photo: NAC SEA Relief Doing the right thing : Love and help […]

Nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider in the second half of last year. He also appointed two new District Apostles. One Apostle passed away, seven Apostles and two District Apostles retired, and one Apostle was dismissed. Apostle Kalenga Roger Kabengele Photo: ENA DR Congo Apostle André Mutanga Sukadi, Merlin Wamba Basolo, Kayembe Muteba […]

The past year was marked by changes in the governing body of the Church. Four District Apostles retired in 2018. A brief retrospective on men full of generosity and energy. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: INA Cuba Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: […]

It is more blessed to give than to receive, the Bible tells us—something many practise. A look across the continents shows that many people give gladly of what they have, be it gifts and talents, time, or money. And it always creates joy and gratitude. South-East Asia: Joy to the neighbours Photo: NAC Hong Kong […]