Prayer is the breathing of the soul, District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio of South America says. In his reflections on our annual motto, he tells us what we need to do so that we can breathe freely. On the way to the goal, a fundamental tool is our prayer to God. It is described as […]

A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: Klaus-Peter Trittschack […]

Prayer works around the globe. New Apostolic congregations all over the world are thinking about and working with the 2024 motto. The results can be seen and heard everywhere: in children’s services, ecumenical meetings, or meetings for ministers. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est […]

Sometimes there are days that just don’t go all that well: fights with friends, a bad mark, or no lunch money. And then we are still supposed to praise God? Here is a contribution on our annual motto “Prayer works” originally written for parents and children, but we can all benefit from it. How do […]

In order to be successful, a prayer should meet certain requirements. District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany) uses some Bible quotations to show how prayers can come to find hearing before God. In Matthew 7: 7 we read: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will […]

The Divine Service Guide is looking for an editor. The job advertisement raises questions. Well, don’t Apostles write the articles? Why is this preaching aid necessary in the first place? And why is it the way it is? nac.today dug a little deeper. Photo: IJT 2019 Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

Sacraments are dispensed, large churches are filled with young people, and donations are able to effect great things—the news pages of the New Apostolic congregations around the world were once again filled with good news that needs to be told. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

It would be a shame to waste a good excuse to celebrate, whether due to a Chief Apostle visit, the dedication of new place of worship, or simply an opportunity to be together. In any event, our brothers and sisters around the world had good reason for collective merriment over the past weeks. Photo: NAC […]

Tune in for a spiritual impulse … Brothers and sisters in the southern part of Germany can do this on two radio stations. On World Radio Day 2024, one of the programme editors gives us a tour of her day-to-day work. Photo: © Friederike Gottschalk _ Moderation BR Regensburg Photo: © Heike Stiegler – BR […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not the only place where prayer is by far the best WiFi connection. In his spotlight article on our annual motto, District Apostle Michael Deppner of the DRC explains how we can establish this connection. It is normal that by repeating an action it becomes banal or […]

When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? The answer can be found in the Bible. At the beginning of each District Apostle Meeting, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addresses the District Apostles and […]

Why doesn’t everyone experience the tremendous power of prayer in the same way? District Apostle Jürg Zbinden from Switzerland asks this question in his article for our Spotlight series—the third one on our 2024 motto. His answer has to do with expectations. The disciples of Jesus knew about prayer, but when they heard Jesus pray, […]

‌“Prayer works!” Our 2024 motto has inspired some creative minds. ‌Here is a look at how the various District Apostle Areas have visualised the motto and the various ideas behind the designs. Photo: NAC Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe Photo: ENA RDC Sud-est Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC […]

It was the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the Philippines. Super typhoon Yolanda left deep scars. Here is a look back by the aid organisation NAC SEA Relief and a look at what remains of the distress and the aid that was provided. Devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda Photo: Erik De Castro (CC […]

He would have been eighty years old today. District Apostle Alfons Tansahtikno did a lot of good in the district of Indonesia and was able to spread the faith, braving difficult conditions. District Apostle Tansahtikno with members Photo: NAC Indonesia District Apostle Tansahtikno on his way to a service Photo: Archiv District Apostle Tansahtikno on […]

Prayer, good sound, and a job opportunity. Not only individuals, but also congregations and the Church set themselves goals at the beginning of a year. And some have started to work towards them. And as always, God is there to support and motivate them. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC […]

A unique flora and fauna, a pioneer in environmental protection, and strong economic growth. Rwanda is one of the smallest countries in Africa but is setting standards for innovation and prosperity. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct two divine services there this coming weekend. The Chief Apostle should pack his suitcase carefully. When you enter […]

District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the DR Congo South-East crosses mountains to find the right place to pray. In the second Spotlight for this year, he writes about what the image of the mountain means for prayer and which place Jesus recommends. In my country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is a tradition […]