church construction is a community effort. there are many new apostolic congregations who still harbour the wish for their very own church building. with a support programme worth a few million and some personal initiative, such a dream can indeed come true for many. 26 01 2021

becoming strong, staying strong. the ups and downs of life often leave one feeling terribly weak. faith can be a real pick-me-up in such situations, and this can be trained. the upcoming sunday service offers a kind of spiritual work-out. 22 01 2021

pastoral care (09): reaching out to the youth. “shaping the future of the church” can be achieved by those who win young christians over to be active in the church, says chief apostle schneider. following are some thoughts on the challenges, the opportunities, and a win-win situation. 19 01 2021

at home worldwide. pandemic-related restrictions are unfortunately the order of the day virtually everywhere in the world. that does not mean, however, that all church activities have ceased. these gems of brotherhood still exist. 18 01 2021

the new logos are in: well-conceived and colourful. an apostle who not only preaches about the new motto for the year, but also converts it into art for his district church? it can happen—as it did, for example, in the district apostle area western pacific. but other graphic designers all around the world have also been at work to create new logos for the year. 14 01 2021

thanking god day and night. bühl is a city in south-western germany, close to the border with france. even though the chief apostle conducted the divine service there on 6 december 2020, his sermon was intended for parts of the english-speaking world. 13 01 2021

international media in an international church. online media have become a welcome companion during these times of restrictions and curfews. they offer us first-hand information, reading material, divine service experiences, and a sense of international community. 12 01 2021

learning from jesus. “we spread the message of god’s kingdom. christian faith is designed to be shared with others.” this is what the catechism says, and this is how we practise it; also with online services on sunday. 08 01 2021

changes in the circle of the apostles: (2/2020). there were only a few retirements and ordinations of apostles in the second half of 2020. on account of travel restrictions, the district apostles carried these out by mandate of the chief apostle. currently, 348 apostles are active worldwide. 06 01 2021

teacher, example, brother. what makes a good teacher? oodles of patience, surely a genuine capacity for sympathy, and heaps of energy. when it comes to faith, the role model effect is essential: those who practise what they preach will be remembered for a long time. 05 01 2021

community 1/2021: an answer to almost everything. the purpose of life has been the number one topic for generations. how does life start? what is its real meaning? what comes after death? this issue of community takes an inquisitive look back and a hopeful glance forward. 04 01 2021

the story of the man who was chief apostle for 30 years. these were difficult times in the history of the new apostolic church. they included two world wars, internationalisation, consolidation, division, and realignment—a little bit of everything. and he stood firm like a rock in the pounding surf: chief apostle johann gottfried bischoff was born 150 years ago today. 02 01 2021

nak.org 3.0 is online. all the latest features, and the best of the old to boot: as of today, nak.org, the website of the new apostolic church international, has been completely redesigned. a lot has happened, not only in terms of design, but also under the hood. 01 01 2021

freedom in christ: more than a ray of hope. freedom. where? when? how? the chief apostle and the district apostles have explored the annual motto from all sides. here are a few highlights from our spotlight series to usher out the old year. 30 12 2020

using the power of faith: the people of 2020. witten, rohmer, simon—three different names, three different stories. all of them revolve around what can be accomplished with the power of faith—and how it can help the members to move forward: the people of 2020. 29 12 2020

a church without borders or walls. locked church doors, divine services on youtube, mouth and nose protection at the altar: the pandemic really shook up church life in 2020. it was the year of covid-19. following is a chronicle of the year’s events. 28 12 2020

the last divine service of the old year. at the end of the year, new apostolic congregations come together for a joint closing service—in their churches where possible and online. the topic of the sermons is: “god strengthens our faith in trials.” 26 12 2020

bethlehem, the barricaded city. there is a great barrier that separates bethlehem and jerusalem. although it is indeed possible to pass through its gates, visitors require a passport, and must submit to customs control. for many, however, it has become a wall of death. bethlehem today has become a symbol of political unrest and human error. 24 12 2020