Chrissandra, Paxton, Julia, and Sam: four names, four people, four different stories right from the heart of reality of New Apostolic Christians: sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful, but always strong in faith. Chrissandra Oppermann Photo: privat Paxton Fielies Photo: mzansimagic.dstv.com Julia Maier Photo: NAC International Sam Mueller Photo: Oliver Rütten She was killed in the crossfire […]

“What does the Chief Apostle say about that?” This is a question that people often ask. Following is a review of some of the divine services celebrated by Chief Apostle Schneider in the past year. Childhood in God What does it mean when Christians speak about the childhood in God? “As New Apostolic Christians we […]

Without movement there is stagnation. This also applies to the structure and the organisation within the Church. New ministers and churches are constantly needed. Only then can the congregations around the world be properly cared for. Following is an overview. The New Apostolic Church United Kingdom & Ireland will receive its own Apostle. Photo: Marcel […]

The thousands of teachers of the New Apostolic Church are not the only ones who have a heart for children. The Chief Apostle does too, and this is reflected in the Divine Service Guide. Starting in the new year, the guide for ministers will also provide impulses for divine services especially for children. Not even […]

A 17-year old young woman is currently inspiring members of the New Apostolic Church in South Africa with awe. First they picked up the telephone for their sister. Now they are proudly sharing her videos. A success story between church music and pop music. Photo: Eyewitness News Paxton Fielies Photo: mzansimagic.dstv.com Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

The New Apostolic Church in North-Rhine Westphalia (Germany) is comprised of 30 districts. One of the largest districts is Essen with its eleven congregations and 3,400 members. The Chief Apostle will be visiting them this coming weekend. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as well as all the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers from around the […]

“My congregation in a shoebox” was a campaign that was started in the run-up to the 2014 International Church Convention intended to forge bonds between congregations. But what does love have to do with it? Well, at least one of the bonds forged ended up to be more permanent than initially intended. Here is the […]

Doing something for the environment, comforting civil war refugees, and helping young people … The challenges that the Church faces at the global level are enormous. Following is a brief overview. Pastoral visit to the Kasai region: Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimbulu Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimenga Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Munkamba Photo: ENA RDC […]

How many people does it take to clean the streets of a megacity? That’s easy: “Millions,” comes the answer from the children. But a single soldier without even a sword shows that things can also be done differently. Following are some highlights from a children’s service with the Chief Apostle. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: […]

It is being talked about on TV. Congregations are practising. And next weekend there will be simultaneous concerts—all in an effort to launch the new Afrikaans Hymnal. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Many people sing in the shower, but not every one of their […]

Between joy and fear. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been in the grip of war and violence for years. The Chief Apostle knows the fears as well as the hopes and makes a point of addressing these issues twice on his trip there. Join us for part three of Peter Johanning’s travel diary. […]

Vibrant and touching … The Church spokesman, Peter Johanning, experienced a very unique divine service for children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the children are not the only ones who captured his heart. Join us for part two of his travel diary. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

Ever been in the Congo? “I would never have thought that this country being shaken by such violent political unrest would exert such a fascination on me.” The travel diary of the Church spokesman, Peter Johanning, in three parts. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

The Orchestra Néo-Apostolique de Lubumbashi (O.N.A.L.) was established three years ago and has made good use of the time since. The orchestra gave its first public performance on the occasion of the Chief Apostle’s visit on 15 July 2017. And it was a resounding success. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: ENA DRC Sud-Est Photo: ENA DR […]

A divine service for children in Lubumbashi (DR Congo). There has never been anything like it: about 40,000 children in total and a Chief Apostle who walks through the rows during the service and involves the children. An amazing experience of a very special kind! Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

Children are a blessing in a congregation and the youth are the future of the Church. Because we are aware of this many people are engaged in working to develop young talent—from the Sunday School teachers in the congregations to the Chief Apostle. Examples from four continents. Three countries, one youth convention Photo: INA Sud […]

The new year not only brings a new motto and good wishes with it, but also concrete plans and unique meetings. Sixty divine services are on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s 2017 schedule, most of which he will celebrate with the congregations. In addition to his brothers and sisters, friends of the New Apostolic Church regularly […]

Bread is being distributed in church. No, not Holy Communion, real bread. It is the sheer poverty of the people that is making this necessary. And these scenes were experienced by New Apostolic Christians in Moldova, a country in the eastern part of Europe. The Chief Apostle will be visiting Moldova this weekend. A typical […]