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Exploring the Catechism is fun

Time is running, 16 seconds to go … then the answer has to be logged in: “What are the identifying features of the church of Jesus Christ?” nacquiz is an online quiz that tests how much you know about the Catechism. The Catechism as an online quiz. Photo: Benjamin Müller The Catechism as an online […]

October 26, 2015
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God’s covenant then and now

God in His love made a covenant with man. In a divine service in Auckland recently, the Chief Apostle drew parallels between the people at the time of Moses and us today, and emphasized how important our faith in the sacrifice of Jesus and in His return is. He also addressed the importance of Holy […]

October 24, 2015
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New District Apostle Helper for the Cape

District Apostle Noel Edward Barnes will turn 66 this year. He is responsible for the New Apostolic Church Cape and is approaching retirement age. In view of his pending retirement a District Apostle Helper will be commissioned: Apostle John Leslie Kriel. The congregations in the District Apostle Area were informed about this last Sunday. John […]

October 21, 2015
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He created the global bond of faith

In the archives of the New Apostolic Church, there are extensive travel reports of Chief Apostle Ernst Streckeisen’s journeys between 1975 and 1978. Today, Ernst Streckeisen would have been 110 years old. Those who had the privilege of meeting Chief Apostle Streckeisen personally were struck by his kind and loving personality. He was humble and […]

October 19, 2015
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District Apostle Norberto Passuni: “I loved my work”

At the end of October, District Apostle Norberto Passuni from Buenos Aires will retire. He has been responsible for the New Apostolic Church in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay since 2008. Stages of an eventful life. Avellaneda in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the place where Norberto Passuni was born on 20 January […]

October 17, 2015
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At home around the world: faith, society, and the Church as institution

An ambassador of love and joy, a church-turned-refugee shelter, and a national synod are today’s topics on our trip around the New Apostolic world. Annual meeting in the USA Photo: NAC USA New Apostle ordained in Johannesburg (South Africa) Photo: Theo van der Merwe Refugees in former church Photo: NAK NRW New Apostle ordained in […]

October 16, 2015
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Our understanding of ministry is being revised

“After the Catechism is before the Catechism …” This was the motto that accompanied the introduction of this fundamental reference work in December 2012. And driven by this motto, the District Apostle Meeting continues to work on fundamental concepts. Currently in the District Apostles’ focus is our concept of ministry. How do we understand ministry? […]

October 14, 2015
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Invitation to the international youth convention in 2019

From 30 May to 2 June 2019 there will be a remake of the European Youth Day—this time with participants from around the world. “I hope to see many young people from all over the world in Düsseldorf on Ascension 2019,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says. Photo: EJT Team Photo: EJT Team Photo: EJT Team […]

October 13, 2015
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International youth convention planned for 2019

“We can hardly imagine under what horrible circumstances many people have to live!” the Chief Apostle prayed at the beginning of the District Apostles’ conference in Johannesburg in South Africa. Afterwards there was much to discuss and to decide for the District Apostles. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: NAC South East Africa Photo: […]

October 12, 2015
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At home worldwide – Step by step to the goal

A new church building, sending biblical messages by bread, and finding common ground with other denominations are this week’s topics. Join us as we visit our brothers and sisters in South Africa, Germany, and in Luxembourg. Brick by brick in self-help Photo: NAC South East Africa Brick by brick in self-help Photo: NAC South East […]

October 9, 2015
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Africa moves into the focus

Theological topics and organizational matters … Whenever the District Apostles who work in Africa come together there is a full agenda. This time, the African Joy newsletter was a central topic. Read more about the conference of African District Apostles taking place in Johannesburg in South Africa. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: NAC South East Africa […]

October 8, 2015
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Encouraging and imparting values

“Serve the Lord with gladness.” This is nothing new. What is new, however, is a whole catalogue of requirements and practical help given by the Chief Apostle. Following are excerpts from the recent divine service that he held for the ministers in Europe. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

October 5, 2015
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At home worldwide: from Cooper City to Cape Town

Living where other people spend their holidays … This is the case for many New Apostolic Christians too. Yet they do the same as everybody else and go about their daily lives. Following is a glimpse at the normal day-to-day life in three different District Churches. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA […]

October 2, 2015
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community is online: issue 2015/03

The new edition of community is online and ready for download. On 32 pages, the issue looks back on the 2015 Pentecost festivities, reports about divine services on four continents, and features an excerpt from the recently published Catechism in Questions and Answers. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NACI International Photo: NACI International Photo: NACI International […]

October 1, 2015
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“The ministry is so great and its bearer so small”

The gap between expectations and reality, between the ministry and its bearer … This field of tension made for some moving moments in the most recent divine service for ministers in Europe: the Chief Apostle apologized. The minister as a servant of God and a servant of the congregation … That was the topic of […]

September 29, 2015
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Fall conference of the District Apostles in Johannesburg

Two times each year, all District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers of the world come together for a District Apostle Meeting. They debate globally strategic topics that are of significance for the overall leadership of the Church. In October this meeting will take place in Johannesburg in South Africa. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will begin […]

September 28, 2015
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Accepted — not accepted: The return of the Lord

New Apostolic Christians believe that Jesus Christ will return as the bridegroom and take His bridal congregation unto Himself on the day of the Lord. But who will be included in this group? Who will be accepted by Him? What will happen? Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: […]

September 26, 2015