God knows every human being in and out. He knows our strengths, our weaknesses, our nature, and conduct. And that’s good, because He doesn’t just know us: He has plans for us. Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK […]

Even after the name change from Missionswerk to human aktiv and new statutes donors remained loyal. This is reflected in the first financial report of the young aid organisation with its long tradition. Photo: human aktiv / NAK Süddeutschland Photo: human aktiv / NAK Süddeutschland Photo: human aktiv / NAK Süddeutschland Photo: human aktiv / […]

Whether joyful, sad, or solemn, some services come with special occasions—and thus have a unique set of requirements all to themselves. Here are some things the photographer can do to ensure that the event is a memorable one. When two believing individuals come together and decide to stay together, they often find their way to […]

“I was hungry and you gave me food,” Jesus said. The congregation in Denver Metro (Colorado, USA) took these words to heart and set up their own food bank. Two of the volunteers tell us the story from the beginning. Members of the Denver Metro Congregation (Colorado, USA) operate their own food bank to feed […]

As an individual one may often not be able to do a whole lot, but as part of a larger group or community, there is a great deal that can be done. If many pitch in and provide concrete help, dreams can sometimes be made to come true. Photo: NAK-karitiav Photo: NAK-karitiav Photo: NAK-karitiav Photo: […]

Since its inception, the New Apostolic Church has continually adapted its ministerial order. This progress has a long tradition, one that goes back to its predecessor Church. The congregation founded by the Scottish pastor Edward Irving took over the ministries of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor (shepherd) from Ephesians 4: 11. But when the apostolic […]

A comforting letter for the suffering church then, a comforting service for those who are suffering today: God is active there where people experience need. But sometimes this occurs in a way that is completely different to what we expect. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

Russia, Croatia, Argentina: his success as a pastry chef and confectioner takes him around the world. Right now the native Frenchman lives in Hong Kong. What gives him stability both at home and abroad is his faith. This is a portrait about Priest Gaël Majchrzak. Portrait: Priest Gaël Majchrzak (41), a French patissier and chocolatier […]

This week we pay tribute to two members who passed away, and we join District Apostle Isnugroho on a journey to Malaysia. Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: nak-zentralarchiv.de Makati (Philippines). Deacon Francisco Equia was 94 years old when he passed away on 31 July […]

It is a burning social issue, and it doesn’t stop at the doors of the church either. Nevertheless, everyone is to know that the New Apostolic church condemns violence and sexual assault in the strongest possible terms. Such actions are violations of human personality and dignity. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

“It is Jesus who rules over His church. Let us therefore be careful that we do not act like kings.” Strong words from the Chief Apostle in a divine service in Santo Domingo. How it came to this … Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: […]

How can I be a good example in faith for my children, if there is no time to look after my own soul? What can I do when my work-life-church-balance is out of balance? There were some answers at the IYC 2019. Two women, wives of ministers, investigated these questions in a discussion group, hoping […]

There is music everywhere: the one language that all New Apostolic congregations around the world speak is the language of music—both in the divine services and on stage. Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

What sort of ministerial order does the church need? Beyond the apostolate, the New Testament does not give us a clear answer. The structure we consider so self-evident today only developed gradually over generations. Essentially there are two kinds of church in the New Testament period. On the one hand, there were congregations with Jewish […]

The more the better: recognising divine gifts gives strength and comfort. This is a thought that fascinates the Chief Apostle. Here are some thoughts from a divine service on the richness of grace in Christ. Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK Ulm Photo: NAK […]

Right or wrong, real or fake, pure or impure? There was a time when these questions played an immense role for the people of the early Christian period. The transition from the old covenant to the new covenant was not so easy. Until well into the first century of the early Christian period, Jewish Christians […]

When the District Apostle Meeting was in session, he always sat in the first row, there where the Spanish-speakers sat. Because although he is the District Apostle of Brazil—where Portuguese is spoken—he speaks Spanish and is a native of Uruguay. A man with many talents is retiring. District Apostle Raúl Montes de Oca greets brothers […]

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 125th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Photo: Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Photo: “So, if it were not for a […]