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Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Peter Schulte is the name of the new man in Australia who will succeed District Apostle Andrew Andersen next year. For Australia this is a new era and for District Elder Schulte a new challenge. Photo: NAC Auckland Photo: NAC Australia God’s covenant then and now: divine service in Auckland (New Zealand) Photo: NAC Auckland […]

August 7, 2017
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2017)

Currently, 353 Apostles are active around the world. Following is an overview of seven retirements, fifteen ordinations, and two appointments that took place in the first half of 2017. District Apostle Helper Jürg Zbinden (1958) Photo: Jonas Spengler Apostle Sédjro Kodjo Amevoh (1959), Kossivi Edo Kloutse (1967), Benjamin Ohehe-Saffo (1967) and Amos Osei-Du (1962) Photo: […]

July 13, 2017
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“Let’s get together”—in Brazil for 90 years

It all began with a newspaper ad… This year, the New Apostolic Church in Brazil is celebrating its 90th birthday—with a lot of music, a youth convention that transcends borders, and an unusual invitation to all. Josef Koller and his wife Photo: INA Brasil Class of 1928—members in São Paulo Photo: INA Brasil hief Apostle […]

May 19, 2017
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At home around the world: “Yes” to faith and working in the congregation

Older members take their well-deserved retirement and younger helpers take on responsibility. That is how life is everywhere, even in New Apostolic congregations. Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is presently travelling through the South East Asia-Pacific region. Photo: NAC Southeastasia Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

May 18, 2017
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The centenary of the communion wafer – Boosting productivity

Once the decision was made the problems started in earnest: how will the wine get on the wafers? The long road from handmade applicators and waffle irons to 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 NRW Baking […]

April 25, 2017
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Musicians reap resounding silence

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations. Concert in Buenos Aires Photo: INA Argentina Concert in Buenos […]

April 7, 2017
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community is online: Issue 2017/02

Three things are important to Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider when it comes to the divine creation: the Church leader explains exactly what these are in the Foreword to the latest “community”. Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia The member magazine is published once each quarter. The 32-page booklet appears […]

April 1, 2017
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One name, two denominations: New Apostolic in South Africa

For more than a decade, there were two denominations that carried the name “New Apostolic Church” in South Africa. Between 1913 and 1926 Apostle Carl Georg Klibbe, who was the more senior of the two, and Apostle Schlaphoff each led one of the New Apostolic Churches. The case was finally settled in court. For more […]

February 14, 2017
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A bell summons the faithful

This is not a congregation you happen to come across as you stroll along. In fact, at 4,000 metres it is about as close to heaven as you can get. But Pacharía has a lot more to offer: a Deacon well past retirement age and an ingenious way of calling the faithful to worship. Our […]

February 13, 2017
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Between ministerial authority and leadership function

It was the top subject of discussion for the District Apostles and Apostles over this rapidly closing year: work on the new concept of ministry. What is so important about this, and where will the journey take us? Following is a brief review and a look ahead. The cornerstones are in place, the foundations have […]

December 27, 2016
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Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Whether one is tossed about by storms or drifts away because of the current, there is an anchor that keeps souls from foundering. A divine service on a complicated Bible text, which the Chief Apostle explained in an easy to understand way. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: […]

November 30, 2016
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The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

Los Angeles, a fascinating city. It brings to mind images of beaches and the sun. The city is a big tourist destination. But the purpose of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s trip there is not pleasure. He has a tight schedule. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: rabbit75_fot Two […]

November 21, 2016
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Making guests feel at home

There are various kinds of guests: invited guests, surprise guests, and rare guests. Five congregations around the world recently welcomed special guests. Lagos: Birthday guests attend service Photo: NAC Nigeria Lagos: Birthday guests attend service Photo: NAC Nigeria Lagos: Birthday guests attend service Photo: NAC Nigeria Malta: Too small a church Photo: NAC Malta Malta: […]

November 18, 2016
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Building up the Church together

A youth convention without borders and music for the up-and-coming generation: these are two of the topics currently being discussed by the European District Apostles. They are meeting in Zurich (Switzerland) for their final conference of the year. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

November 17, 2016
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Southern Africa: the birth of a new district church

On his visit to Cape Town on 18 December 2016, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will create a new District Apostle Area: Southern Africa. This will be comprised of the current districts South East Africa and Cape. The new District Apostle will be John Leslie Kriel. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Uwe Hoffmann Photo: […]

November 13, 2016
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Staying fit for faith and everday life

Not struggling with things ourselves, but learning from one another and seeking solutions together is the way to stay in shape—also in terms of faith. Meetings, seminars, and conferences are helping brothers and sisters from East to West in building a good life for themselves. Building better marriages Photo: INA Brasil/Bolívia Building better marriages Photo: […]

November 4, 2016
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We come in the name of God

On 5 February 1855 two missionaries arrived in Papua, the western part of the island of New Guinea, to preach the gospel to the inhabitants. Even today missionaries are active on this second largest island in the world. The memorial in Mansinam, Neuguinea, erected in memory of the first missionaries Photo: NAC Southeast-Asia View across […]

November 2, 2016
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Hope, an anchor of the soul

The president of the New Apostolic Church flies to Australia regularly. Still, District Apostle Andrew Andersen referred to the Chief Apostle’s recent visit as historic. The reason, all national leaders of the New Apostolic Church had been invited to a conference in Perth. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning […]

October 27, 2016