Children put on a play and young people came together for discussions. Does that sound like church? Sure, if you can go on a journey with Joseph, start the new school year with God, and explore your faith. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

Brandon Phillips is principal bassoonist and resident conductor of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. When his father first tried to get him interested in music he was not at all happy. Today, he himself mentors young aspiring musicians. Photo: Brandon Phillips Photo: Brandon Phillips Photo: Brandon Phillips Photo: ROBIN MALHERBE Photo: Brandon Phillips Photo: Brandon Phillips […]

So how is this frequently quoted concept of firstling to be understood? The Chief Apostle made it clear that this is not a question of the exclusiveness of an elitist group. Once again he explained that this is about the call to serve God and our neighbour. Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific […]

Helping hands are important in these times. In 2023, the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies were faced with numerous challenges. Part two of our mini-series we will look at how they tackled these. Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Day of the Youth […]

From a small church into the heart of the tabernacle via YouTube. There are many ways to explore and discover the Bible. This week we look at how congregations, districts, and Regional Churches, learn about the Bible together. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAK […]

Far from home, but at home in faith: Afua Ampong moved abroad to study. England, her new home, is so different from where she has lived most of her life, Ghana. Fortunately, the members in the New Apostolic congregation opened their hearts and she has found a spiritual home. Afua at home in Ghana with […]

Poverty, inflation, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: the thirteen aid agencies of the New Apostolic Church have had a lot on their hands in the year 2023. This is the story of their successes and challenges. To start off our miniseries, we will look at how these agencies provide help in acute need. […]

Following Jesus also requires us to exercise restraint. In his Spotlight, District Apostle Edy Isnugroho reports on fellow believers who have impressed him in particular fashion. And he goes on to explain why it is still worthwhile. When contemplating the concept of serving God, many brothers and sisters may initially entertain some apprehensions. It is […]

Saying thank you through concerts, donations to the less fortunate, and of course, richly decorated altars. Some countries celebrated Thanksgiving Day at the start of October—here is the photo gallery. Photo: NAC Botsuana Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: NAK Deutschland Photo: […]

More and more people are suffering from illnesses that are not easily recognised, but which affect the entire person and impact life as a whole. To mark “World Mental Health Day”, here are some thoughts on how doctors, faith, and the congregation can help. Every year on the 10th of October, a growing number of […]

Music brings people together—this is a fact that is proven time and again by choirs and orchestras of the New Apostolic Church. And so it was that the church doors were opened up both to the outside world and our own members over the past few weeks. Photo: ENA Bénin et Togo Photo: ENA Bénin […]

There are at least three books that ministers of the New Apostolic Church need: the Bible, the Catechism, and the Guide for Ministers. The latter of these works has just been sent to the Regional Churches in order to receive a final regional polish. Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas […]

As it studied the Bible to find the answers to its questions, the New Apostolic Church followed a clearly formulated roadmap. What answers resulted at each stop, and what still needed to be done at the last stop? An overview of the decision-making process pertaining to the question of women in ministry. Who can bear […]

Reliving the events surrounding the feast of Pentecost—that is the aim of the latest edition of community. The current issue focuses on this central divine service and the activities associated with it. And naturally there are all sorts of other interesting things to discover as well. Pentecost is the overarching theme of the newest edition […]

Whether it’s bats or orchestra players: there’s always a lot going on in the New Apostolic congregations. There have been some eventful meetings and activities across Europe, America, and Africa in recent days. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

Putting down roots, bringing forth fruit, and spreading new seed: that was what it was all about in the divine service with which the Chief Apostle surprised the congregation of Kinshasa-Matete in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The people of Israel were under siege by the enemy. So it was that King Hezekiah turned to […]

In the sixteenth century, the dispute over Luther’s theses brought the Reformer to Augsburg, Germany. First there was a loud argument, but then the parties arrived at an agreement that ensured peace between the denominations for years to come. And now Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is about to visit the city. The Basilica of Saints […]

Thirty seniors belt out folk songs in a nursing home, five volunteers take responsibility for planning humanitarian projects, and a university donates digital tablets to schools—all of them are doing what they can to make the world a better place. Photo: human aktiv Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC […]