Sure, the people of Israel often moved with their tabernacle, but it was really nothing more than a tent. How this is possible with a massive brick church, is something that the brothers and sisters in the Congo demonstrated. Here is the story of a huge joint effort. The old central church in Kananga … […]

Who imparts salvation in Jesus Christ? We find an answer in the story of the feeding of the five thousand. It is not only an old story, but a miracle that continues to occur to this day—over and over. And every believer can participate in it. Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz […]

Magazines, hymnals, teaching material: long before Frankfurt, Leipzig was the centre of the New Apostolic publishing world. But this is not the only way the congregation which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday has gone down in history. Photo: NAK Leipzig Photo: NAK Leipzig The official organ named “New Apostolic Review” Photo: […]

Being able to go to kindergarten or pre-school is something that is important for a child’s development. In fact, it is of tremendous importance to consider the needs and desires of our children. They still have their whole life ahead of them; the future is theirs. Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK […]

Tests. Sooner or later we all have to face them, in one way or another. Important is that we know how we can draw the strength we need. Following is some useful advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: […]

Enrique Eduardo Minio is at work as the “architect of the future” in the southern regions of South America. That is how the Chief Apostle referred to him at his ordination. What does this mean in practice? Following is an interview with both the former District Apostle and the new District Apostle. Youth Day in […]

If we want to be victorious with Christ, we have to put up a fight and do so with Christ. And we are not just talking about major battles here. District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum from Switzerland explains: Impressions from Camagüey (Cuba) Photo: NAK Schweiz District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum with members in Varadero Photo: NAK Schweiz […]

If you want to get a glimpse of the future, all you have to do is look at the youth. Following are three recent youth events on three different continents. Active in Europe Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Active in Europe Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Active in Europe Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Active in Europe Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Active […]

The kingdom of God is not something that can only be found in the future. And seeking it means more than just attending the services. Following are excerpts from a sermon by the Chief Apostle that demonstrate the dimensions and ways we can access them. It was the second divine service in Pointe-Noire, the capital […]

It is not unusual for the Church to transmit its divine services. When a service is aired on national television, however, it is a little unusual. That is what is going to happen in East Africa this weekend . Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa […]

Thoughts going round and round in circles and unable to feel the slightest thing—depression is a disorder that can affect anybody, and yet it meets with little understanding. How can the ministers and the members help those suffering from depression? Miriam*, 15 years old, wants to see and hear nothing. Her room is the only […]

Understanding God’s word and preaching it correctly, this is what the Chief Apostle spoke about during a divine service for ministers recently. And he also included their wives. The service was attended by nearly 500 ministers and their wives and took place in Pointe Noire (Republic of the Congo) on Friday, 29 April. The Chief […]

Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the first half of the year 2016. Apostle Hans-Jürgen Berndt Photo: Daniel Rudolph Apostle Afonso Avelino and Apostle José Calenga Baza Photo: Apostle Michael Dimba is retired after working as an Apostle for sixteen years Photo: NAC Kimberley Chief Apostle Jean-Luc […]

“For whoever has, to him more will be given.” This appears to be a strange statement, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said and went on to highlight the fact that it contains seven keys to divine blessing. Following is an outline of this service. Photo: INA Columbia Photo: INA Columbia Photo: INA Columbia Photo: INA Columbia […]

“Prejudice” by definition is a preconceived opinion. More often than not it is disparaging, stigmatizing, or discriminating. Prejudices tend to have negative character and are, mostly, unreflected. And yet everybody has them, these treasures that are buried in the dim recesses of our feelings. Imagine the following scene. A woman walks into a coffee shop, […]

Information is everywhere, whether on the radio, TV, or in the Internet. And then there are still print products. Does the New Apostolic Church still need magazines in the year 2016? “The communication landscape is rugged. With the different kinds of media, different reading habits, and a wide range of target groups the only way […]

You have living Apostles? How can you be sure? It was the Chief Apostle himself who raised these questions. Decisive indications are found in a letter. Answers from a fascinating divine service. What defines the apostolate? This is the topic Apostle Paul addresses in his letter to the church in Corinth. And this is the […]

WG CDR—an awkward acronym. Previously the committee was called “Project Group Ecumenism”. The name change became effective in February 2011. The committee went from project group to working group status. It will act as a contact not only for Christian denominations, but for all religions of the world. The abbreviation CDR stands for “Contacts with […]