“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works. “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” This passage from Jude […]

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services. So what about the Holy Spirit? He was not born on Pentecost. He has always been there. […]

The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations. Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: […]

God has entrusted His people with precious treasures. We must preserve them, also for those who come after us. It sounds like a huge task. But don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will help us. Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi “That good thing […]

“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” Even today, many people are denied the opportunity to speak about their beliefs. It is important therefore to have a strong media presence. Follow us on a tour through the New Apostolic Church’s media history as we mark World Press Freedom Day […]

Suffering is neither an obligation nor is it a guarantee that we will really partake in the resurrection. And Jesus’ suffering was only one stage, followed by His resurrection. The Chief Apostle recently explained in a divine service how we can follow this path. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Oliver […]

He was one of the greatest in the history of the New Apostolic Church. But sometimes greatness harbours danger. If he had lived, he would be 120 years old now: District Apostle Gottfried Rockenfelder. Gottfried Rockenfelder Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … in the course of time Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … at a divine service […]

He practically stumbled into the New Apostolic Church. And from then on, he was eager to work for his church: we are talking about District Apostle Otto Steinweg, who would have turned 160 on 26 April. A dog is to blame for the fact that Johann Otto Heinrich Steinweg, called Otto, is New Apostolic. In […]

God is merciful and kind to us, which is why we too must be merciful. It is clear that we cannot become like God. But Jesus shows us the direction in which we must move. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA […]

God is eternal, our own earthly existence is limited. God is omnipotent, whereas we often feel powerless. God’s thoughts are much higher than the human mind can comprehend. How can we then worship God appropriately? Following are some inspiring thoughts underlining our annual motto “Prayer works!” It is understandably not so easy to give the […]

Whether conducting a choir or an orchestra, conductors are all eyes, ears, and hands. From the first bar to the last note, they are in control over the tempo and the dynamics. But they don’t fall from the sky. So how do congregations across the world find their musical leaders. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA […]

Divine service celebrates the encounter between God and human beings. And Holy Communion is the central act. It serves as a model for today and gives a foretaste of tomorrow. Here is what makes this fellowship what it is. Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: […]

“A man through whom God could bless His people,” is how Chief Apostle Urwyler described him. On 18 April, District Apostle Willi Wintermantel would have celebrated his 120th birthday. Here is his life story describing his attributes. Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NEuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: […]

How do you take great pictures, how do you read aloud effectively, and how does the intranet work? In recent weeks, organisational matters of the Church were discussed. The objectives were clear. The idea was to offer a well-organised environment so that everyone can live their faith Photo: ENA Guinee Photo: ENA Guinee Photo: ENA […]

When someone leaves their home to go on a trip and asks someone else to look after it for the time being, they expect everything to be in order when they return. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider transferred this example from everyday life to our faith. Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: […]

How are things coming along with our annual motto “Prayer works”? A short poll on Instagram showed up 900 ideas on the topic of “prayer”. In the first part, we will look at the feeling of being close to God in prayer. “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He […]

Together they were strong. But conflicts and a resulting dispute led to a split: Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus and Apostle Carl August Brückner, who died 75 years ago today. In the circle of the Apostles: Chief Apostle Niehaus (center) with Apostle Brückner (left beside) Photo: NAC International Apostle Carl August Brückner Photo: NAC International The […]

How is this possible? In the Old Testament, God is angry and in the New Testament, He is love. What has changed is not His nature, but the way humankind sees Him. This is what the Chief Apostle explains in the following doctrinal text. “The image we have of God and what He is really […]