His profession is land surveyor. As leading pastor and shepherd of the New Apostolic Church East Africa, Joseph Opemba Ekhuya now has a large field of activity to see to. Last weekend he was ordained as District Apostle for the region. But there were more ministerial gifts for the region. Photo: NAC EastAfrikca Photo: NAC […]

Having to take leave of a loved one is very painful. When death is preceded by a long and serious illness, then grief is compounded by the gnawing and painful question: Why didn’t our prayers help? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider responded to this question in the memorial service for Apostle Xavier Arèse. Floral decorations at […]

Complaining, sulking, not attending the divine services… then the glad tidings that “Christ lives” is not credible. In his Easter sermon, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke of a revolution at the time of Christ, as well as of the changes that must take place in our time. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France […]

In our “Spotlight” series, District Apostles from around the world share their thoughts on the 2015 motto. This week, District Apostle Shadreck M. Lubasi writes about the joy that can be found in serving Christ. The joy of serving Christ includes a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction that is generated in the heart […]

“It also happens again and again in our day that things in our lives, in the congregation, do not always go as we would wish.” — On Good Friday, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke about failure and victory in affliction, and drew some parallels to our own lives. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica […]

On 19 April 2015, District Apostle Shadreck Lubasi, the head of the New Apostolic Church East Africa, will retire. He served as a minister for nearly 30 years. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Dodoma in Tanzania to celebrate this special divine service. District Apostle Shadreck Lubasi Photo: Oliver Rütten District Apostle Helper Joseph […]

Distraught? In despair? At times we need to take a few moments to pause and gain a clearer perspective. During his most recent trip to Canada, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider followed in the footsteps of three of Jesus’ disciples. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

From all around the world there is one question that our editors are asked again and again: “The articles from nac.today are so popular that our members would really like to pass them along. Is that alright?” There is a clear answer to this question. Has the Chief Apostle been in your district? Is there […]

Three Apostles, three languages: the first youth weekend in Senegal placed high demands on others besides the organizers. Even the confirmation represented a challenge that could only be mastered through teamwork. The Apostle responsible for the work of the Church in this country reports for nac.today. Teamwork: The first youth weekend in Senegal Photo: NAK […]

They were both tireless workers: but one was more of a caregiver, while the other was more of an organizer. And in the next few days, their birthdays will come around for the 150th time. Following is a look back on the activity of District Apostles Wilhelm Oehlmann and Martin Lax in the regions that […]

The Passiontide, with the death of the Lord on Good Friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the Lord. This is the fundamental belief of all Christians. But why is this day of the resurrection so important for us? Taking all the various gospels together, the Bible relates that it was still very early on […]

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the Good Friday divine service, he will also be following a cultural connection that will most likely be familiar to friends of modern art. It has to do with a sculpture that reminds us of a hymn from our choir book: “Onward, upward, homeward…” — a brief […]

A triumphal march into the marriage chamber? Hardly! Not only individual human beings, but the church as a whole, must live through affliction. This was the message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought to the attention of God’s children, while directing their eyes to the goal of our faith—in a divine service that was of […]

Another week of news—and it is not always good. In Germany, France, and Spain, people are in mourning because a Germanwings passenger aircraft crashed over the French Alps. A total of 150 people lost their lives in the crash. Altar decorations in Haltern Photo: NAK NRW Conference in Port of Spain Photo: NAC USA Conference […]

Everyone has a smartphone nowadays. And that means that all things Church related are right within reach too: want to stay up to date? Feel like browsing through the Catechism? Need to find a congregation? Well, there are apps for this and more—an overview of the official apps on offer. NAC News The application known […]

Finding peace in Christ: this is the goal of faith. But what comprises this peace? And how does one attain it? At times we must even fight for it. This is part of the answer from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich God’s word in human words Photo: […]

The “Spotlight” series is intended to shed light on all aspects of our “Joy in Christ”. This time it is District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum’s turn to take a closer look at our annual motto for 2015. He starts off by asking, “What happens when we share joy with others?” For me there is a causal […]

Kitchener Central is the name of the church where Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct a divine service in Canada this weekend. The building is relatively unique in the New Apostolic architectural landscape – and conceals historical backgrounds that are not obvious at first glance. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]