Some Bible passages paint a very contradictory picture of God. How does the New Apostolic Church see this? Quite simply: like Jesus. This is the answer from an essay that was just published. “Images of God and the true God” is the telling title of an essay in the most recent special issue of the […]

Deep friendships and valuable encounters: these are the memories that Stephanie brought back from Zambia when she returned home to Germany. Anyone can now create such memories. It is not too late yet to apply. Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Since 2017, the aid organisations NAK-karitativ and NACRO […]

More than 70 years of history are contained within the walls of the church building to which the newly established congregation of Limburg in the Netherlands recently moved. The church is listed as a historic building, a good reason to tell its story today—on the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The former Catholic Sint […]

Faith, boldness, discipleship, loyalty, truthfulness, and love. These are the key words that District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia associates with our 2023 motto. In his Spotlight article he explains what exactly this means for our everyday life. At the beginning of each year, the Chief Apostle announces to the New Apostolic Church members the […]

There is only one passage in the Bible that actually prohibits women from preaching the gospel. But according to biblical scholars, this statement did not come from Apostle Paul at all. How does the Church deal with this? “Let your women keep silent in the churches.” This is the more familiar version of the so-called […]

Destruction, homelessness, hunger: of all the countries hit by the cyclone, Malawi was battered the worst. Relief efforts are underway also by New Apostolic aid organisations. What do the people need? District Apostle Kububa Soko wanted to see for himself. Damage in Chilobwe Photo: NAC Malawi Fourteen-year-old Teresa in what is left of her parent’s […]

Our annual motto “Serving and reigning with Christ” does not mean that we should strive for power, District Apostle Michael Ehrich from Germany clarifies. Jesus rules differently than the powerful of the world. After all, He did not come to be served, but to serve. Parents usually want only the best for their children. This […]

Church life, doctrinal aspects, and a children’s corner… the latest issue of the community magazine is jam-packed with exciting topics. This edition of the magazine takes its readers to Brazil and South Africa, among other places, and it features the full-text version of the divine service in which the Chief Apostle explained our motto for […]

Skills and knowledge take you further. This also applies to faith and life in our congregations. And the possibilities are many: they range from events marking International Day of Education to global learning during a whole year on a foreign continent. “You have just graduated from high school or have just finished an apprenticeship? Or […]

Two months after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting the congregation of Istanbul in Turkey. How are the people holding up in Turkey? And how is the Church responding to the disaster? In the congregation of Istanbul two weeks before earthquake in south-eastern Turkey Photo: Aramik Fesdjian […]

Reigning with Christ means that we are masters of our own destiny. Jesus set the example. In a recent divine service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained how the life of Jesus can be a model for believers today. Photo: NAC Congo Photo: NAC Congo Photo: NAC Congo Photo: NAC Congo Photo: NAC Congo Photo: NAC […]

Serving with Christ is clear, but the reigning aspect of this year’s motto is giving some New Apostolic Christians a headache. In his article, District Apostle Rüdiger Krause of Germany explains the importance of reigning. The Chief Apostle issued the motto for this year: “Serving and reigning with Christ”. I can imagine that this motto […]

No other country is as threatened by natural disasters as the Philippines. “Yes, indeed, we got our share last year,” it says in the latest annual report of the charity NACSEARelief. The Philippines top the global disaster risk index. The country with its 7,000 islands is located in a seismically active zone and has 36,000 […]

Reunions after a pandemic forced break, anniversaries galore, and a Youth Day chock full of biblical knowledge. These are this week’s news flashes from New Apostolic congregations around the globe. Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

“This year, the Lord is drawing our attention to our present and future vocation, namely to serve and reign with Christ,” District Apostle Jürg Zbinden of Switzerland writes. Using the story of Joseph, he explains our 2023 motto. We want to be servants of Christ already today. He helps us to live His gospel in […]

Food, school supplies, and even a confirmation suit: in crises large and small, New Apostolic Christians are on hand to help their neighbours. Here is where kindness spoke. Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: Majd Lahdo Photo: Simon Kisselbach, Andreas Roll Photo: Simon Kisselbach, Andreas Roll Photo: Simon Kisselbach, Andreas Roll Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

Threads, chains, and self-control. These are the key words in the article by District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America in which he explores our motto for 2023 and the New Year’s message delivered by the Chief Apostle. One of the points the Chief Apostle emphasised in his message at the beginning of the year […]

From a hub of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to a melting pot of African traditions. The Cape Verde Islands, situated on the west coast of Africa, have had a turbulent history. Here is a look at the country that the Chief Apostle will visit this week. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt […]