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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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Knowing what’s important

Was everything in the past wrong? Absolutely not! New knowledge is not there to replace the tried and tested teachings, but to complement them—provided it is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Impulses from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer […]

April 10, 2019
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“A significant change to our tradition”

A reform to our definition of ministry … Why is this necessary? What’s the point? And how is it supposed to work? The Chief Apostle’s video address provides the answers. Here are the most important aspects in a nutshell. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sees plenty of reasons to revisit the subject of ministry: there are […]

April 9, 2019
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Our concept of ministry to go on the air

Explaining the changes in our definition of ministry: the Chief Apostle has declared this a top priority. Anyone who cannot watch his video message will be able to find it online with time delay. The official website of the New Apostolic Church International (nak.org) describes the upcoming changes as “a significant change in our tradition”. […]

April 6, 2019
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Giving voice to the gospel together

A handshake between the chairman and the delegates sealed it: the New Apostolic Church has been awarded associate status in the Council of Christian Churches in Germany. Giving voice to the gospel together Photo: Jessica Krämer Giving voice to the gospel together Photo: Jessica Krämer Giving voice to the gospel together Photo: Jessica Krämer Giving […]

April 5, 2019
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One church, many services – not status, but a mission

What exactly is the church of Christ? It is more than one or the other denomination. What about elites? There are none, only different tasks. And that means collaborating and working together. This is what the Chief Apostle made clear in his most recent doctrinal paper. The church of Christ is one of the topics […]

April 4, 2019
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Light shines brightest at night

The period of Lent is approaching its climax: Passion Week will culminate in the triumphant Easter message of the resurrection of Jesus. But before that there is still the cross. In the church calendar, the coming weeks are the most exciting, emotional, and varied: Christians hold their breath. Before they can sing a song of […]

April 2, 2019
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community is online: issue 2019/02

Whether our concept of ministry, biblical knowledge, interesting people, humanitarian activities, or divine services of the Chief Apostle, community has it all, plus impressions from around the world. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International […]

April 1, 2019
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Getting excited about church

Preparing for a big event can be exhausting, but it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. Every congregation has big and small stories to tell. And they clearly show: getting involved in the Church is fun! International Youth Convention in Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten International Youth Convention in Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

March 29, 2019
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Children and youth make up the majority

Testifying by megaphone: this is how pioneer work started in Uganda. This week the New Apostolic Church there celebrated not one but two anniversaries—with the Chief Apostle as guest of honour. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC […]

March 28, 2019
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When our speech betrays us

Jesus had been arrested and brought before the Council. Peter was waiting outside in the courtyard. A girl recognised Him. The record states that his speech had betrayed him. What speech do we use? Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

March 27, 2019
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New contents, better methods

Teaching, preaching, and doctrine must be passed on to everyone in an understandable way. Over the past few days, brothers and sisters have shown how this can be done even better than before. New teaching material for Sunday School Photo: Jessica Krämer New teaching material for Sunday School Photo: Jessica Krämer New teaching material for […]

March 22, 2019
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Some truths from a reliable source

A Bible text, three images, many springs, and a cycle. When it comes to blessing there is certainly no dearth. Ideas galore from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: […]

March 20, 2019
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The Chief Apostle’s visit to Uruguay

Colonia del Sacramento is the name of the city in Uruguay that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will visit over the weekend. On his agenda are two divine services and a Day of the Youth. Photo: Mauricio Bolletta Photo: Mauricio Bolletta Photo: Mauricio Bolletta Photo: Mauricio Bolletta Photo: Mauricio Bolletta Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: Mauricio Bolletta […]

March 14, 2019
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Old sources and new pride

There is always something new happening. Not a single day goes by without new things going on somewhere in the world. And New Apostolic congregations are no exception. Here is a small extract. Photo: NAC Bolivia Photo: NAC Bolivia Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: […]

March 8, 2019