The most recent District Apostle Meeting came to its conclusion with a festive divine service. And it was precisely this work that had been accomplished over the previous days that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider chose as his main focus. He sees this as a guideline for making the right decisions—even for our members in general. […]

A new variant of the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is scheduled to appear in September 2015. This resolution was passed by the District Apostle Meeting at its most recent session. The reference work has been structured into “Questions and Answers” and is scheduled for publication in five languages to start. The International District […]

Some people grow with the tasks they are assigned. And sometimes an entrusted assignment grows under the activity of a particular person. One of these people was District Apostle Hermann Dietrich Magney. He was born 140 years ago today. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW […]

Those who live through suffering and need will often see this as a test permitted by God. “But God does not need to test us in order to measure our faith or our love,” emphasized Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, “So why these tests?” Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica […]

“It is the same everywhere—only completely different.” That is how Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler described our common faith in the gospel in the context of the very different living conditions that prevail from country to country. This week, nac.today will also take a look around the globe. Apostle Wolf and Bishop Tansahtikno on the way […]

What moves through the heart of the longest-serving Apostle as he looks back over his life—more than half of which he spent in this ministry—just before his retirement? What does he remember when he thinks back on his musical activities and his active missionary work? Answers from an interview with Apostle Rudolf Kainz. How did […]

The international leadership of the New Apostolic Church is meeting again at the end of this week in Zurich: how does such a District Apostle Meeting proceed? Who is in attendance? What will be discussed? The administrative offices of the New Apostolic Church International in Zurich, Switzerland. In the foreground at left is the conference […]

Tomorrow, 8 March, is International Women’s Day – a celebration that has its roots in the battle for equal rights. Women in the New Apostolic Church cannot exercise a ministry, but they do perform invaluable pastoral work. How does that fit together? There has already been precedent for women in ministry: at the end of […]

Have you fallen ill? Have you stumbled upon the wrong person in your search for healing? Has the one who can help you asked something unexpected of you? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider breaks down a biblical account that has a great deal to tell us in the here and now. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann […]

“Come over to Macedonia and help us!”—on 8 March 2015, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider likewise heeded this call from Acts 16:9. There he encountered a small, but joyful community with a rich and varied history, and members who often live in bitter poverty. In Skopje: the only church building in Macedonia Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Dedication […]

After 34 years in ministry, the longest serving Apostle currently in ministry will take his retirement: Rudolf Kainz—a man of humbleness as well as clear words, filled with vision and initiative, but above all, well-practised in the love of Jesus—will be discharged from active ministry on 15 March in Schaffhausen. A pathfinder on the way […]

Joy is meant to be shared. This applies first and foremost to our “joy in Christ”. It is for this reason that nac.today has initiated a participation campaign: get creative and share your joy. The first submissions have already arrived. Our motto for the year 2015 has many facets. In his New Year’s Day address, […]

The rebirth as a child of God is a start. But God expects that we reach adulthood in our faith. That is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider formulated it and set out to explain the steps on our way to a mature faith. “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood […]

Communicating in timely fashion, quickly and globally—that is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider hopes to achieve. Last year, the District Apostle Meeting ratified a corresponding media concept. And part of this newly structured media bond that spans the globe is a magazine called “community”. Media offer 2015: “community” is the international magazine for members Photo: […]

The New Apostolic Church in Angola is growing. It was time to take another step. Since last Sunday, the country has its own District Apostle Helper: João Uanuque Misselo. A decision with long-term goals in mind Photo: Hermann Bethke The New Apostolic Church in Angola is growing. It was time to take another step. Photo: […]

Three times a year, New Apostolic Christians celebrate a divine service in which they remember the departed. Unlike All Souls’ or All Saints’ Day—which are a day of prayer for the dead—this is a Sunday on which the sacraments are administered to the dead. What is behind this? Photo: Daniel Rudolph, Congregation Berlin-Lichtenberg In the […]

To radiate joy in Christ, that is the goal of our 2015 motto. Today District Apostle Leonard Kolb (USA) throws light on this multifaceted theme. He asks: How can we be joyful if we only think of ourselves? District Apostle Leonard Kolb, 2nd from the right, Pentecost 2012 in Cologne/Germany (Foto: Oliver Rütten) Sometimes it […]

Rest and peace. Would that not be nice? But finding it is not that easy. Thank God there is an offer we can grasp, the offer of grace. In his latest divine service, the Chief Apostle gave a few pointers. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Wels in Austria on 15 February Photo: NAK Österreich Chief […]