Oh to be wealthy, good-looking, and healthy! But are these the blessings of God? What God really wants to grant human beings is spiritual blessing. Following are some insights into the true content of blessing—and what we can do with it… “When the New Testament speaks of blessing, it always has to do with the […]

For six years he was a Chief Apostle without being a Chief Apostle: one hundred years ago on 14 December, Johann Gottfried Bischoff was ordained to a ministry that he would only come to exercise later on. Following is the background story. “Receive the Chief Apostle ministry and with it, the ministerial power and ministerial […]

Why faith in Christ is the key to overcoming fears and finding inner peace – a message full of comfort and hope. On Sunday, 13 October 2024, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in San Francisco (USA). The sermon was based on the Bible text from John 14: 1: “Let not your heart […]

Giving thanks is more than praise. This also includes appreciating what we have and using and sharing it with others. Recently, the Chief Apostle spoke about the gifts of the triune God. ‌If you buy your food in the supermarket, it is easy to forget where it comes from before it lands in the shelf—from […]

Inevitably, everyone is part of the problem. But everyone can also be part of the solution—if they so desire. All you have to do is get to the root of the problem and God will do the rest. Prayer works, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider reminded the congregation in São Paulo in Brazil on 29 September […]

God’s people know no differences in terms of origin, status, or gender. Other dissimilarities, however, are necessary. Because whoever you are, you have been called to be a blessing for all the others. “Today’s Bible text is well-known,” Chief Apostle Jean Luc Schneider said in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) on 27 September 2024 […]

“A bond of love around the globe” is the name of a set of LPs published in 1980, on which Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler speaks a few introductory words. He mentions a much-quoted thought that is still valid today. Here is a tribute to Chief Apostle Urwyler on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

“It’s time to do good.” This is the motto the New Apostolic Church issued for 2025.  The Chief Apostle talks about it in detail in his annual New Year’s address, which has just been recorded. Here is a sneak preview with the co-star. Dusty rose or orange? ‌This is where opinions differ. What is definite is […]

It is not an impossible dream: the kingdom of heaven is at hand. All people should feel this, the Chief Apostle said and gave the brothers and sisters the task of proclaiming the Lord’s return—in word and deed. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

God leads and guides. And how? The people of Israel had fire and clouds to guide them. There is also a guide today. And then there is the five-point checklist from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, […]

It hurts when people we love leave the Church. And there are many who are having to experience this. Following are some guiding thoughts from the Chief Apostle for all those who fear for the faith of their loved ones. In an article in a special edition of the Divine Service Guide (01/2024), Chief Apostle […]

She was 84 and still today serves as a great role model. Anna stayed in the temple, served God night and day, and fasted and prayed. In a divine service, the Chief Apostle explained how we can still learn from her today. The members of the Inongo congregation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

Prayer works! And worship works. In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle explained the hows and whys and made clear, “The more we praise and worship God, the more blessings we will receive.” The divine service in Berne-Ostermundigen in Switzerland on 22 September 2024 was based on Psalm 138: 2: “I will worship toward […]

Only those who really put their mind to it will win a race. And only those who really want to be saved will find salvation through Jesus Christ. As in the field of sports, there are rules to be followed on the way to salvation. The Chief Apostle examined this in a recent divine service. […]

Christianity recognises three kinds of manna: natural bread, bread from heaven, and the bread we all partake of. What they have in common is the way we express our gratitude for them. And this has very little to do with words. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC […]

God protects the church of Christ. One means is the so-called Petrine office. And that has implications both for the Church leadership and the individual member. At the core of it all is Matthew 16: 18: “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, […]