For a whole week, the leader of the New Apostolic Church will be travelling in the African continent. From 26 February to 4 March 2018, he will visit the countries of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—a pastoral trip that has been planned long in advance. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

The man with the red safety helmet puts down his hammer. Actually, it should have been a precision mechanical tool. That would have better suited his nature: District Apostle Bernd Koberstein is retiring. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same. Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort Photo: INA Venezuela Venezuela needs comfort […]

What is the role of the ministers in the congregation and in the Church? How far does their authority extend? Some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle to set the record straight. Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange This weekend, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in the German capital. Photo: Jens […]

They are certainly not silent, although much of their work occurs behind the scenes. In fact, interpreters and translators play an important role in international communication in the Church. One of them retired just recently. A tribute to mark International Mother Language Day. Photo: Daniel Mauthe Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Daniel Mauthe […]

Hate comments, racial slurs, and bullying … social media is not always a source of joy. Things are faked, there are attacks, and public sentiment is stirred up … We see it and … click to the next page? Social media is both an amplifier and a stage. Here people look for an exchange, a […]

“If Jesus were standing next to me, would I say this or would I do that?” Chief Apostle Schneider used a simple but clear image to make the notion of discipleship concrete. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

It is not necessarily the big doers who leave their mark in peoples’ hearts. District Apostle Gotthilf Volz was born 125 years ago. People remember him as being warm and kind, generous, and truthful. “He must have been the epitome of kindness,” the person said, whom we talked to during the research for this article […]

The New Apostolic Southern Africa is expecting more than 40,000 participants at its Day of the Youth this weekend. The event falls in the middle of a crisis. Situated between the ocean and Table Mountain: Cape Town Stadium Photo: HandmadePictures – stock.adobe.com Situated between the ocean and Table Mountain: Cape Town Stadium Photo: AerialcamSA / […]

The king’s name is Léon. There is thunderous applause as he ascends his throne. Then another king comes, one who is different and changes everything. Scenes from a divine service for children with the Chief Apostle. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR […]

Six days a week, except on Sundays—and sometimes more often. nac.today has been reporting about New Apostolic life around the world since it was first launched on 1 January 2015. Article number one thousand today recalls the ten most important, interesting, and touching moments. The top ten from a thousand: reading tips by the Photo: […]

Modern art? A scientific design? The homepage of the New Apostolic Church India is currently featuring a somewhat unusual cover design. Read on to find out what is behind it. Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag God’s word in human languages “Lost in Translation?!” is […]

For nearly thirty years, he steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia: District Apostle Otto Gerke, who was born 110 years ago. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in church history. Anyone who leafs through the Australia District News will come across the name Otto Gerke again […]

“Here I am,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says in the middle of the stadium in which the IYC 2019 will take place. He is a little early and cuts a lonely figure, but not for long. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already. Photo: Africa Studio / fotolia.de Photo: Capetown Government Photo: Capetown Government Photo: Capetown Government Photo: NAC Southeastasia Photo: NAC Southeastasia Photo: […]

What do a hammer and a screwdriver have to do with church? What should women remind their husbands of? And which member is the most important one on the body of Christ? From a divine service for ministers—but not only for them. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: […]

Deputy of the Chief Apostle, his right hand in handling official matters, and a man for all seasons. But he was far more than a bureaucrat: Apostle Arthur Landgraf. Tomorrow he would have been 130 years old. Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag There was […]

The year 2018 has more to offer than work, the daily grind, and to-do lists. Many congregations are preparing for small and big events. There is a hive of activity. And there is joy, enthusiasm, and hope—something that is quite becoming to Christians. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: human aktiv […]