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Impulses from the IYC – Ideas for the Church of tomorrow

The Apostles wanted to know, how do young New Apostolic Christians want their Church to be? Answers were given during a moderated exchange of ideas and experiences at the International Youth Convention 2019. The discussions regarding youth-specific topics were held at the Empowerment Center. At a closing round table, participants met with the Apostles to […]

November 4, 2019
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From darkness to light: the essence of the Christian belief

In the northern hemisphere, the month of November is dark and dreary. The days become shorter, the temperatures fall. For many people it is a miserable time of year. But there is hope, and this is always stronger than the night. Things will become better. The fact that things will become better is true in […]

October 31, 2019
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God’s will is not up for discussion

Christians believe that God is omnipotent. But what exactly does that mean? And why is it so important for a believer to know this? Answers from the Chief Apostle in a recent divine service. Photo: New Apostolic Church Canada Photo: New Apostolic Church Canada Photo: New Apostolic Church Canada Photo: New Apostolic Church Canada Photo: […]

October 30, 2019
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A dream come true

Her biggest wish seemed unattainable. But Ashley-Ann unexpectedly found helpers. Here is how the physically handicapped young woman from South Africa was able to participate in the International Youth Convention in Germany. Elke and Joachim Schmidt have been good friends with New Apostolic bikers in Cape Town (South Africa) for many years Photo: Joachim Schmidt […]

October 29, 2019
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The communion cup over time

Form is subject to content. When the wafer sprinkled with wine replaced the chalice, the communion vessels also began to slowly change. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: […]

October 28, 2019
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An extended pastoral tour into a world of its own

Ten days in Asia … Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s agenda for Myanmar and Malaysia is chock-full. And the anticipation of the congregations is huge. Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC South-East […]

October 26, 2019
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Professing Jesus in all situations

Belief connects human beings with God. Sometimes this belief becomes visible in public. This week we take a look at a refugee camp, an art object, and a very active working group. Professing Christ in a refugee camp Photo: NAC Zambia Professing Christ and generating attention with art Photo: NAK Oldenburg Professing Christ and generating […]

October 25, 2019
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Ministry (10): What advantages does the reform entail anyway?

It is far more than an exercise in theological principles or structural management: the reform in our concept of ministry has some very concrete benefits—for Church leadership, for the ministers, and for every individual member of the congregation. The benefits of this work on the concept of ministry were already clear beforehand: although our understanding […]

October 24, 2019
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Sanctification: the means to an end

He calls them sisters and brothers and wants to share everything with them. Jesus Christ loves human beings. Those who allow themselves to be sanctified and sanctify themselves can experience this. How? He Himself is the best example. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Comforting would best describe the […]

October 23, 2019
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“I take nothing for granted”

For fourteen years he was active as a District Apostle. In the following interview, Charles Ndandula, the now retired District Apostle of Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, looks back gratefully and takes stock. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC […]

October 21, 2019
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About a man who set out to fulfil his dream

On 19 October 1879, Frederik Lodewijk Anthing received the Apostle ministry in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) from Apostle Schwarz. This was the go-ahead for the New Apostolic missionary work in Indonesia. On a Sunday in April 1879 a distinguished, well-to-do, friendly and obviously seeking man walked through the streets of Amsterdam (Netherlands). Without giving it further […]

October 19, 2019
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Five ways to collect treasures

Going on a treasure hunt—a childhood dream for many. In many religious contexts this is also a topic, albeit at a totally different level. This was the case in a divine service in Ndola (Zambia), where the Chief Apostle was referring to spiritual riches. Photo: New Apostolic Church Zambia Photo: New Apostolic Church Zambia Photo: […]

October 16, 2019
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Not in your room …

Recognising and addressing the needs of others, praying together, and making music together to praise God—this is the weekly programme of many Christians. They are out and about to make a difference. Not in your room, but at school Photo: iChange.ch Not in your room, but at school Photo: iChange.ch Not in your room, but […]

October 11, 2019
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Ministry (9): Adapting ministry to the times

Can the Apostles just go ahead and do that? Are they even allowed to reorganise the ministerial structure? Not only are they allowed to do so—they must! Read on to find out why they did so in the first place, and where the limits are—ministry between the past and the future. The number of the […]

October 10, 2019
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The feast is ready, let’s not turn down the invitation!

Imagine you have been invited to a big banquet but decide not to go. The banquet takes place anyway of course, only without you. You simply miss out. The Chief Apostle had some interesting thoughts on this in a divine service in São Paulo (Brazil). Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Sud América Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica […]

October 9, 2019
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Liberia, a Christian country with potential

When the head of the international Church flies to Liberia this coming weekend, it will be the first ever visit of a Chief Apostle to this country in West Africa. There is excitement and joy all around. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

October 7, 2019
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“Here I am”—be creative

Creativity needs room. After all, ideas need to be able to develop and grow. This is not always easy. In fact, sometimes it requires persistence. However, when a good result has been achieved everyone is happy. Photo: NAC International Photo: ENA RD Congo Sudeste Photo: ENA RD Congo Sudeste Photo: ENA RD Congo Sudeste Photo: […]

October 4, 2019
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The return of Christ—our firm belief (1/2)

God is omnipotent, eternal, and triune. For centuries this belief has been described in detail in the various creeds. Faith in the return of Christ can even unite today’s Christians. The community magazine that has just been published and will be distributed over the next few days contains a doctrinal essay by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc […]

October 2, 2019