The washing of the feet — “a very short story, but one with such rich content,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider before going on to add, “Let us understand this lesson and put it into practice. The blessing will be great!” “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What I am doing you do not understand […]

Whatever happened to the “last soul”? Why do we not hear about this concept any more? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gives three good reasons. And these have a lot to do with our perspective on the return of Christ. “Once the last soul is sealed, the Lord will come.” The Chief Apostle referred to this […]

A few good ideas, a bit of money, and a hands-on approach—and before long things start rolling: for the individual, for everybody. And sometimes things go a lot quicker and better than hoped for. Wishes and ideas for the International Youth Convention 2019 (IYC) Photo: IJT 2019 Wishes and ideas for the International Youth Convention […]

Strength, consolation, and blessing. God helps in so many different ways. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated this using the example of Jacob. And how do we obtain His help? Answers from a divine service. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada […]

Once the decision was made the problems started in earnest: how will the wine get on the wafers? The long road from handmade applicators and waffle irons to fully automated production facilities. 1919: The first stippler Photo: Bischoff Verlag 1931: Helene Herterich, the first manager of the Church-owned communion bakery Photo: Zentralarchiv NAR NRW Baking […]

Being rich, looking good, and having excellent prospects … The key to such heavenly success is found in a well-known piece of biblical counsel. Following is invaluable advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal […]

Three drops are celebrating their centenary. On Good Friday 1917, the Chief Apostle officially celebrated his first divine service without sharing the cup. Instead he dispensed communion wafers. What is normal today had become an absolute necessity at the time. Why? Photo: Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv […]

While in Germany to celebrate Easter this coming weekend, the Chief Apostle will come across traces of a fellow Frenchman: a man from Strasbourg who drafted an ordinance in Marburg (Germany) that is being observed all over the world in these weeks. Marburg is the name of the city in which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

Thanksgiving, intercession, supplication … The Lord’s Prayer shows us what should go into a prayer. But Jesus has taught us another triad of how we should pray. Here is well-known Bible text applied to our time. The ABC of praying: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) on 18 February 2017 Photo: Hermann Bethke The […]

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations. Concert in Buenos Aires Photo: INA Argentina Concert in Buenos […]

Faith has its commandments, and the Church has its rules. But some find it hard to distinguish between the two. The Chief Apostle draws a clear line. Following is an excerpt from a divine service for leading ministers. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann […]

Glorifying God even when things are not going well? Praising God instead of weeping and gnashing our teeth? District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada says yes and presents some examples. We have often used the term “glory” or “to glorify” in our life of faith. Sometimes we use these words to express a momentary burst […]

Forgiveness of sins without Apostles — is that even possible? But of course, as the Chief Apostle clarifies in a treatise currently appearing in the magazines of the Church. However, the ministry does impart certainty to the believer. Forgiveness of sins is not an invention of the New Apostolic Church. Christians have professed belief in […]

Three things are important to Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider when it comes to the divine creation: the Church leader explains exactly what these are in the Foreword to the latest “community”. Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia The member magazine is published once each quarter. The 32-page booklet appears […]

Do you believe, or do you still demand answers? “Ifs”, “buts”, and “maybes” can hold us back from hearing the call of God and acting in accordance with it. To counter this, the Chief Apostle has a recipe that is actually very simple. When is the “day of salvation” of which Apostle Paul speaks? This […]

They are considered the New Apostolic heart of Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It was on this date 100 years ago that one of the region’s founding fathers was born: District Apostle Fernandes. But which one? After all, there are no less than three of them. Andrew Fernandes (1917-1989) Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv Hubert H. […]

A city that was founded twice, and a region that was once the focal point of a struggle for independence: these are the two travel destinations on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s upcoming trip to Argentina. “Ciudad de Trinidad”—such was the name of the city on the Río de la Plata when it was established by […]

Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Sufficient reason for Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider to address the issue of peace and reconciliation with the country’s indigenous peoples. A look at a special gathering … Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]