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Spotlight 15/2019: Through mountains of dirt to a big treasure

Faith in everyday life can be compared to a gold deposit in rock. Before you can mine the gold, you have to clear away a lot of rock. District Apostle Peter Schulte of Australia explains why it is still worthwhile to mine it. In the mining industry, the term strip ratio refers to the ratio […]

September 2, 2019
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2019)

Currently there are 350 active Apostles. Fifteen Apostles were retired in the first half of 2019. In the same period, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained ten new Apostles. Apostle Richard Osei Senyo (1976), Anthony Kofi Kuada (1965), Samuel Ayidaana Atinga (1974) and Oscar Kabanga Nwanza (1972) Photo: NAC Ghana Apostle Robert C. Ferguson (1962) Photo: […]

July 19, 2019
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God blesses those who trust Him

“The resurrection of Christ is such a bizarre story,” young people have told tell the Chief Apostle. Human beings generally know very little about the omnipotence of God. But the Chief Apostle is sure that there are no limits to the power of God. Some 1,800 participants were counted in our Lavistown church Photo: NAC […]

July 17, 2019
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He went out of his way to love people

Chief Apostle Richard Fehr, his successors say, was an innovative thinker—someone who was very forward-looking. Under his direction many regional churches came into being across the world. Today he would have been 80 years old. Photo: Bischoff Verlag Photo: Bischoff Verlag Photo: Bischoff Verlag Photo: Bischoff Verlag Photo: Privat Photo: Bischoff Verlag Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

July 15, 2019
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Drops, applicators, technology: how the wine got on the wafer

Once things were official, the problems started in earnest: how will the wine get on the wafers? It was a long road from handmade applicators and waffle irons to today’s fully automated production facilities. 1919: The first stippler Photo: Bischoff Verlag 1931: Helene Herterich, the first manager of the Church-owned communion bakery Photo: Zentralarchiv NAR […]

June 17, 2019
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Start of the IYC: devotional, musical, international

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 […]

May 30, 2019
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The world gathers at the IYC 2019

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: […]

May 9, 2019
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The beginning of something new

Jesus entered Jerusalem, and of all things on the back of a donkey. For many of those who witnessed this it was outrageous. After all, the people had been expecting the Messiah, who had been announced as a king. And now this!? By the end of the week, Jesus Christ will have been killed. Passion […]

April 13, 2019
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Our concept of ministry met with a big response

Everybody is talking about it: our new definition of ministry. And most of the reactions are positive, although there is some criticism. Here is a look at the general trend. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

April 12, 2019
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Divine service in the southernmost city of the world

Whether at the end of the world, close to the South Pole, or on a small island somewhere in Africa, divine services and fellowship are possible nearly everywhere in the world. All one has to do is get up and go. A trip around the world Photo: Jeannot Leibfried A trip around the world Photo: […]

March 15, 2019
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Water here, heating there

What does a person need for a decent life? Water, warmth, security, and work. Many big and small projects across the world demonstrate just how important material and immaterial help can be. Here is a small glimpse. Visit to a school Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Visit to a school Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Visit to […]

February 8, 2019
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Actions speak louder than words

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 […]

January 23, 2019
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Our annual motto artfully designed

“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 […]

January 21, 2019
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IYC preparations are in full swing

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 […]

January 15, 2019
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“I have been welcomed warmly”

About a hundred days into his new task as District Apostle in the newly established District Apostle Area Western Pacific, we asked District Apostle Peter Schulte what has changed for him and what his expectations are for 2019? An interview with Peter Schulte. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC […]

January 14, 2019
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2018)

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 […]

January 8, 2019
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Individuals who have left their mark

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: […]

January 4, 2019
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What does the Chief Apostle say about …

This question is often asked. Answers and advice are typically found in the Chief Apostle’s sermons. Following are core thoughts from divine services in 2018. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten This weekend, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in the German capital. Photo: Jens Lange This weekend, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in […]

December 27, 2018