“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” Even today, many people are denied the opportunity to speak about their beliefs. It is important therefore to have a strong media presence. Follow us on a tour through the New Apostolic Church’s media history as we mark World Press Freedom Day […]

Moses, Hezekiah, or Paul—the Bible gives us great role models for prayer. District Apostle Opemba Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa explains what we can learn from them as he reflects on our 2024 motto “Prayer works!” Exodus 33: 11–14 should strengthen our confidence in prayer. The Bible says that the Lord spoke to Moses […]

He was one of the greatest in the history of the New Apostolic Church. But sometimes greatness harbours danger. If he had lived, he would be 120 years old now: District Apostle Gottfried Rockenfelder. Gottfried Rockenfelder Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … in the course of time Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … at a divine service […]

A divine service is a feast that God celebrates with believing people. And sometimes congregations have an additional reason to celebrate. This week’s review looks back on some special services that took place over the last several weeks. Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: INA […]

He practically stumbled into the New Apostolic Church. And from then on, he was eager to work for his church: we are talking about District Apostle Otto Steinweg, who would have turned 160 on 26 April. A dog is to blame for the fact that Johann Otto Heinrich Steinweg, called Otto, is New Apostolic. In […]

Whether conducting a choir or an orchestra, conductors are all eyes, ears, and hands. From the first bar to the last note, they are in control over the tempo and the dynamics. But they don’t fall from the sky. So how do congregations across the world find their musical leaders. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA […]

“A man through whom God could bless His people,” is how Chief Apostle Urwyler described him. On 18 April, District Apostle Willi Wintermantel would have celebrated his 120th birthday. Here is his life story describing his attributes. Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NEuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: […]

Banging against a window pane like a fly even though there is an open window right next to it … Humans often behave in a similarly bizarre way when it comes to how God answers their prayers. But listening to God is important, says District Apostle Helper Thomas Deubel from Switzerland. Don’t act like a […]

Together they were strong. But conflicts and a resulting dispute led to a split: Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus and Apostle Carl August Brückner, who died 75 years ago today. In the circle of the Apostles: Chief Apostle Niehaus (center) with Apostle Brückner (left beside) Photo: NAC International Apostle Carl August Brückner Photo: NAC International The […]

How is this possible? In the Old Testament, God is angry and in the New Testament, He is love. What has changed is not His nature, but the way humankind sees Him. This is what the Chief Apostle explains in the following doctrinal text. “The image we have of God and what He is really […]

It was a festival with sports and music, and right in the middle of it all the timely word of God was delivered. This is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s visit to Pune in India unfolded. And at the end, the congregation created a very special divine moment. Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: […]

The new issue of community is online. There are print and digital versions of the magazine in a number of languages. Featured are insights into the management of the Church, church life worldwide, and the teaching—for young and old. For the young ones Edwin is five years old and knows a lot about Belgium. Well, […]

Prayer works. This is something that both children and adults experience. It even works when we pray for others who have a problem that God can help with. Here are a few tips, and not just for children. We have learned that we can ask God for anything. And we have learned that we should […]

First Hindu, then Methodist, and finally New Apostolic: Virendrasingh Daniel was a born preacher. When he was sealed with the Holy Spirit his search for a spiritual home came to an end. The Apostle died ten years ago today. Virendrasingh Daniel was born on 15 March 1932 in Manjhariya in India. His father, Thakur Jai […]

Already as a young Priest, District Apostle Woll from Canada learned that prayer affects our faith. He says that as a child of God we can share all our feelings with God, and that this strengthens our faith. “And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, […]

The bakery has moved. The new facility is only 150 metres down the street from the old one. Technologically, it was a leap into the future. The new facility in Bielefeld, Germany, has just been officially inaugurated. It is one of several bakeries owned by the Church and produces communion wafers for congregations in around […]

Local and individual needs were addressed by NAC SEA Relief in 2023. This was possible because there were no major storm disasters in the Philippines in the past year. In its annual report, the aid organisation reports on the fates of individuals and reaching out to them. Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief […]

On his visit to Thailand, the Chief Apostle will be taking a trip into the future. This is because the Buddhist calendar is several years ahead of the Christian calendar. But before we look at the events coming up this weekend, we will take a journey back in time to the beginnings of the New […]