There is hardly a Christian divine service that does not revolve around this theme: two kingdoms opposite one another—the classic conflict between good and evil. Chief Apostle Schneider shows a way out of this dilemma. Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland […]

What does he want to become when he is older? “A soldier,” replies the six-year-old boy. Why on earth would you say that? “Because then I will be able to kill people!” The young lad is deadly serious. Today’s commemoration of “Red Hand Day” serves as a reminder about this reality. Photo: Pierre Holtz / […]

In both faith and life, everyone must find his or her own way: an elaborate film by young people from Eastern Germany—which missed its premier, not once, but three times—tells of precisely this experience. Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang Photo: Marco Irrgang […]

The time between birth and death is filled with different experiences. There are many stops along the way through life: coming and going, becoming and passing away, first and last—all of this comprises life. Zurich: Farewell! Photo: NAK International Zurich: Farewell! Photo: NAK Schweiz Zurich: Farewell! Photo: NAK Schweiz Zurich: Farewell! Photo: NAK Schweiz Zurich: […]

Travelling to individual countries can certainly be strenuous, especially if the responsible District Apostle has announced his visit to congregations that are quite distant from one another. It is on just such a weekend in Colombia and Peru with District Apostle Leonard Kolb that Bishop Manfredo Stegmann reports. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: […]

Looking back and taking stock — all on our own or in a larger circle instead? “Let us do this together in the congregation,” said Chief Apostle Schneider. An invitation to take thought and give thanks. At the close of the year 2019, the Chief Apostle visited the congregation of Stade Photo: Björn Renz On […]

A visit to a children’s hospice left an indelible impression on her. Using her creative skills, decorative seamstress Hannelore Berenz began a fundraiser. This is the story of how an old pair of jeans can become a good deed. Hannelore Berenz (centre) presents a donation to Beate Däuwel, Director of the “Sterntaler” children’s hospice in […]

Talking to one another, singing together, praying together: this does not need to be restricted to Christians alone. Following are just some of the ways the New Apostolic Church advocates for peace and unity with other denominations and religions. Prayers for unity Photo: Peter Harder Prayers for unity Photo: Peter Harder Prayers for unity Photo: […]

God excludes no one. He does not reject anyone. Quite the contrary: He helps, supports, accepts… God is a God for you, your friends, and even your enemies. What is more important? The law or grace? And what do the two even have to do with one another? In the month of February, the Sunday […]

By their very self-definition, Christians are not lone warriors. And this is also shown again and again in the course of every subsequent week. On all continents, and in many thousands of congregations. Church leadership meets in South East Asia Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Church leadership meets in South East Asia Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Church leadership […]

What would a person be without hope? That is why it is crucial to know what to hope for! Straight from the Chief Apostle: “The Holy Spirit nourishes our hope in eternal life. We wait for the return of the Lord and hold fast to this hope in trust and love.” Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

Retired Shepherd Christoph Müller has a very special perspective on the celebration of Holy Communion. This is because many of the chalices containing the wafers originate from the workshop of the master metalworker. Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Anyone who […]

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider kicked off the year 2020 with a divine service in Neuchâtel, the French-speaking capital of the Swiss canton of Neuenburg. His core message: “Christ makes free!” Divine service in Neuchâtel (Suisse) Photo: NAK Schweiz Divine service in Neuchâtel (Suisse) Photo: NAK Schweiz Southern Africa: “Christ makes free!” Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

John the Baptist prepared the way for the arrival of the Messiah—today the congregation prepares the way for the return of Christ—two core statements from the Fellbach sermon conducted by the Chief Apostle. And he also went on to explain how it all works. Photo: Bianca Hehr Photo: Bianca Hehr Photo: Bianca Hehr Photo: Bianca […]

“We must be careful to ensure that this does not happen to us,” appealed Chief Apostle Schneider. A sermon about pitfalls that is nevertheless encouraging — and not only for ministers. Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi Photo: Yves Menzi […]

“Estância Fazendinha” (little farm): this is the name of the leisure park operated by Shepherd Rodolfo Mucha and his wife Analice in southwestern Brazil—and wherever possible, they do so in harmony with God’s creation, which is especially beautiful here. An encounter with lush and verdant nature awaits visitors to the “Estância Fazendinha” (the little farm) […]

Life brings us many challenges. Christians approach these with trust in God and love for their neighbour. And this is revealed very practically in the help they offer their neighbour, namely by building and remaining. South East Asia: Typhoons and earthquakes at Christmas Photo: NAC SEA Relief Fund South East Asia: Typhoons and earthquakes at […]

Right at the start of the New Year, the international Church leader will travel to Angola. There are two unfamiliar stops awaiting him in Nzagi and Dundo, two cities in the north and northeast of the country, respectively. Here are some impressions. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: […]