Not only her own large family call her Mama Rose. The members of the Calgary-Chestermere congregation (Canada) also affectionately know her by this name. They appreciate the caring nature and self-sacrificing commitment of Sister Rose Kamwanji Ndumbi (62). Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat In the divine service that Chief Apostle […]

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church. He has led the District Apostle Area of Berlin-Brandenburg for seventeen […]

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation. “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This Bible verse from Matthew 18: 20 was often cited […]

A church? Well, it was rather two centres with very different cultures. One man brought the two ends together and laid many additional foundations. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was called as an Apostle 150 years ago. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was born on 2 February 1826 in Wallenbrück (Germany). This is a portrait of him as a […]

…you see so many situations in which people need help. No matter if many or only a few look more closely, the help is gratefully accepted: in Ukraine, in Sierra Leone, or in the Philippines. Apostle Sanpha Sesay confirms: the water is good Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Everyone is happy over the new well Photo: […]

Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services. Divine services via telephone or video do not save lives, nor can they prevent a lockdown or give the economy a boost. But they are a reliable source […]

Apostle Albert Güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 May 1922. He was the 33rd Apostle in the New Apostolic Church and always there for his flock. Join us as we pay tribute to the Apostle by looking at his eventful life. Albert Adolf Julius Güldenpfenning was born on 7 June (or July) […]

Detail is vital to pastoral care. And listening is an absolute priority. Ministers must learn to understand the people who come to them. Recognising their state of mind and exploring possible solutions is not magic. Listening does not mean remaining silent, but speaking from the heart. It starts with a self-test: to make sure that […]

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview. In some countries the streaming offers have shifted to regional broadcasts; this allows for greater proximity to a familiar congregation. In […]

A 34-year-old man from Bosnia speaks 73 languages, a language service agency claims. But even with such an amazing talent one could not communicate with all the people in Papua New Guinea. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider decided to opt for the language of the heart. A record 839 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea. […]

“Easter reminds us: ‘Brother, sister, don’t worry, the Lord is here!’” This is the summary of Chief Apostle Schneider’s Easter message for 2022. The divine service took place in Bünde (Germany). Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt “I will not […]

How can we be close to someone without being together? Opening new horizons for our annual motto “Together in Christ”. A new perspective from District Apostle John Kriel of South Africa. In the Church in our area we had what was called “fellowship”. This would mean getting together after a formal church event for informal […]

It began with positive steps towards one another that developed into a common path forward. Much has happened since the ecumenical work of the New Apostolic Church started 22 years ago. One of the initiators who has done a lot of work in this area has now stepped down. String quartet Photo: Jessica Kraemer Dr. […]

The effects of Easter still feel very real. The joy over the resurrection of Jesus is still the focus of our faith life. Sunday’s service will also concentrate on this. Many believing Christians are still inspired by the joy of Easter. Whether in online services or in fellowship with their brothers and sisters in their […]

The sacrifice of Jesus, as cruel as it was, shows God’s unconditional love for His children. And the best way for the believers to respond is to love back. That was the content of the Chief Apostle’s sermon on Good Friday. Photo: Aline Contesse Photo: @ Aline Contesse Photo: Aline Contesse Photo: @ Aline Contesse […]

Whether young people do something for the congregation or something is done for them, they are important because they are the future of the Church. Photo: Jessica Krämer, Andreas Otto Photo: Jessica Krämer, Andreas Otto Photo: Jessica Krämer, Andreas Otto Photo: Kurt Entenmann, CC Spindler Photo: Kurt Entenmann, CC Spindler Photo: Kurt Entenmann, CC Spindler […]

The pandemic is still keeping many members from coming back to worship in their congregations. Yet they can receive the word of God. For God’s word easily reaches beyond the four walls of a church building. More than two years on, the pandemic is still not over. In many countries, the infection rates are falling […]

Tamara Hainz from the congregation of Lauffen in the south of Germany has been volunteering as a hospice worker for a few years now. She is 24 and talks about her volunteering and her experiences. As part of her volunteer work, Tamara has been accompanying a child for several years now whose mother is seriously […]