A congregation without walls and borders—this is how hundreds of thousands of New Apostolic families experienced the past Sunday. Even though the doors to our churches were locked, the Church itself was more open than ever before. Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: ENA RDC […]

The body needs care and so does the soul. The image of the duality of man is shared by all churches. A priest is both a preacher and a shepherd. And both are legitimate. Pastoral care at a glance. What does the following remind us of: the seal of confession, obligation of secrecy, spiritual accompaniment […]

There is a curfew in France. Even Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is housebound—and will also be without Holy Communion for weeks. But he has not become discouraged: “I know that God will not abandon His children, especially in difficult situations.” “I take this crisis very seriously,” says the Church leader in an interview published today […]

“Live your life in such a way that others ask you about your beliefs.” This is what Miriam Rudolph from Hanover in Germany would like, both personally and professionally. And that is what she stands for on thousands of posters. For a month, Miriam Rudolph smiled at passers-by from the display cases outside our churches […]

All activities in all New Apostolic congregations throughout Europe have been cancelled with immediate effect. This was the decision made by the Chief Apostle and District Apostles earlier today. And still there will be divine services—but of a somewhat different nature. The eleventh week of the calendar was quite a turbulent one for all lead […]

COVID-19 is keeping people around the world on tenterhooks. The New Apostolic Church too is doing its utmost to counteract the spreading of the virus. Despite all the alarming news, there are still events that give rise to joy. Photo: BillionPhotos.com – stock.adobe.com Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: ENA Guinée Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: ENA Guinée […]

When the TV cameras move on and the crisis disappears from the headlines, NAC SEA Relief stays and continues to provide relief aid. In its 2019 report, the South-East Asian relief organisation also looks back on a special operation outside its usual jurisdiction. Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief […]

A story with three different meanings: a signal to the world, a comfort for many, and an exhortation to the whole church. Following is the Chief Apostle’s analysis of the story of the widow of Nain. Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche […]

After twelve years, nacworld.net is going offline at the end of November 2020. That does not, however, mean that the New Apostolic Church is quitting social media. Here is a look at how we plan to strengthen old and new media. nacworld.net has been up and running since 2008; initially as a social networking site […]

In the 1970s Bodo Weber was an Evangelist in Canada. His first trip to Asia is something he will likely never forget—a gripping first-hand account. Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat In the 1970s I was asked by District Apostle Kraus to help Apostle Schwarzer in the South-East Asian […]

A novel type of virus that can cause respiratory disease is spreading and making people everywhere anxious. It has made us take a whole new look at hygiene measures such as washing our hands. However, we must also keep our spiritual health in mind. The coronavirus has pandemic potential Photo: Jessica Krämer The coronavirus has […]

At almost 150 years of age, the New Apostolic church building in the heart of London was already getting on in years. Now that it has undergone some extensive renovations, it is shining like new again! Photo: Archiv Photo: Archiv Photo: NAC London Central Photo: NAC London Central Photo: NAC London Central Photo: NAC London […]

According to the liturgical calendar, Christians are currently observing Lent, a period of fasting and penitence that ends shortly before Easter. Soon we will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reason enough to reflect on all that God means to us and does for us. The sermon on Sunday, 8 March 2020 will be […]

Making music and doing it together is what makes Faktor G such a success. The initiative brings disabled and non-disabled young people together not only to have fun themselves but to bring joy to others. Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Rheinhard Oeffle Photo: Jenny Rosentreter Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Jenny Rosentreter Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

A true protector who engaged his gifts with all his might for the sole mission of “perfection and completion”: that was District Apostle Arno Steinweg. On 28 February, he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. A portrait… Three scenes that blend together into a single image: “Preserve that which is entrusted to you and never […]

Three notions of freedom, but only one of them leads to the goal. Which one and how? This was something the Chief Apostle explained in a youth service. And it was less about theological theory and more about concrete, everyday life. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

“In the divine service, the photographer should be practically transparent”—relates a South American cameraman. This is a wish that photographers around the world often hear. An e-book on the subject offers helpful tips—and it is now available in the Spanish language too. Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic […]

Sound on, camera running: the Chief Apostle was not the only one to address the brethren by video at the turn of the year. This practice is becoming more and more popular among the District Apostles too. A review… Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud […]