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Time for the Apostles

Current issues and the shared concern for the brothers and sisters. The Chief Apostle always has an ear for his Apostles, so too at a meeting of the Apostles and Bishops of Argentina on the fringe of the 2022 Pentecost assembly. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning

June 2, 2022
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Pentecost 2022 in Buenos Aires

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today. Photo: Anibal Trejo Photo: INA Argentina Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina […]

June 1, 2022
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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube. “If the faithful cannot come to church…” is a statement we have heard quite often in the past year. Also in the tird year of the Covid-19 pandemic, online […]

May 27, 2022
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Heaven is where Christ is

The descent into Hades and the ascension into heaven—both events are recorded in Holy Scripture. And both events have stirred up theological controversy to this day. Unfortunately, neither of them is well understood—and yet their significance is clear! After His death on the cross, the Son of God, Jesus Christ, descended into the depths of […]

May 26, 2022
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Authoritative portrayal of our concept of ministry

“The New Apostolic understanding of the spiritual ministry” is the title of the newest special edition of the Divine Service Guide, which is now making its way to the ministers. A reference work also for future questions. The issue, number 2/2022, with a total of 32 pages, summarises the essential statements from the Catechism as […]

May 25, 2022
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A mama for all

Not only her own large family call her Mama Rose. The members of the Calgary-Chestermere congregation (Canada) also affectionately know her by this name. They appreciate the caring nature and self-sacrificing commitment of Sister Rose Kamwanji Ndumbi (62). Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat In the divine service that Chief Apostle […]

May 23, 2022
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Retirement after exactly 45 years

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church. He has led the District Apostle Area of Berlin-Brandenburg for seventeen […]

May 20, 2022
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When the form of divine service changed

A church? Well, it was rather two centres with very different cultures. One man brought the two ends together and laid many additional foundations. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was called as an Apostle 150 years ago. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was born on 2 February 1826 in Wallenbrück (Germany). This is a portrait of him as a […]

May 18, 2022
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Spotlight 8/2022: A motto that takes a lot of practice

Our 2022 motto “Together in Christ” comes with lots of learning objectives. District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia took a deep look at its contents and shares his insights with us. He reminds us of Jesus’ appeal: “Learn from Me!” At the beginning of this year, our Chief Apostle announced the 2022 motto “Together in […]

May 16, 2022
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“Do not hinder me!”

Apostle Albert Güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 May 1922. He was the 33rd Apostle in the New Apostolic Church and always there for his flock. Join us as we pay tribute to the Apostle by looking at his eventful life. Albert Adolf Julius Güldenpfenning was born on 7 June (or July) […]

May 12, 2022
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Proven and up-to-date

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview. In some countries the streaming offers have shifted to regional broadcasts; this allows for greater proximity to a familiar congregation. In […]

May 6, 2022
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The Chief Apostle in the land of 839 languages

A 34-year-old man from Bosnia speaks 73 languages, a language service agency claims. But even with such an amazing talent one could not communicate with all the people in Papua New Guinea. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider decided to opt for the language of the heart. A record 839 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea. […]

May 5, 2022
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To live like Christ lives!

“Easter reminds us: ‘Brother, sister, don’t worry, the Lord is here!’” This is the summary of Chief Apostle Schneider’s Easter message for 2022. The divine service took place in Bünde (Germany). Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt “I will not […]

May 4, 2022