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From the small local congregation to a globally active church

The New Apostolic Church is active in almost two hundred countries. How can the unity of the Church be ensured despite differences in tradition and organisation? Answers can be found in the following article giving an overview of the structures of the Church. The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church presents and describes the doctrine […]

November 6, 2023
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Let us sing to the Lord

This week we look at a number of events where brothers and sisters came together to praise God through song and music. Photo: Gerrit Junge Photo: Gerrit Junge Photo: Gerrit Junge Photo: Gerrit Junge Photo: Gerrit Junge Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: ENA Bénin Photo: ENA Bénin Photo: ENA Bénin […]

November 3, 2023
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Committed to the Church and society

When the New Apostolic Church first started to work in Portugal, the ministers had to deal with language barriers, finding places for worship, and building schools. This weekend, many years later, two special divine services await the country’s almost 5,500 brothers and sisters. Apostle Manuel Luiz (centre) was ordained as an Apostle by Chief Apostle […]

November 2, 2023
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Helpers at work (3): committed to education

Making dreams come true is the goal that the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies have set themselves. One way to achieve this is through education. In 2023 some aid agencies have made great strides in this regard. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC SEA […]

October 31, 2023
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Spotlight 14/2023: A journey that begins today

Following Jesus also requires us to exercise restraint. In his Spotlight, District Apostle Edy Isnugroho reports on fellow believers who have impressed him in particular fashion. And he goes on to explain why it is still worthwhile. When contemplating the concept of serving God, many brothers and sisters may initially entertain some apprehensions. It is […]

October 13, 2023
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Coming soon: a manual for ministers

There are at least three books that ministers of the New Apostolic Church need: the Bible, the Catechism, and the Guide for Ministers. The latter of these works has just been sent to the Regional Churches in order to receive a final regional polish. Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas […]

October 5, 2023
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community 4/2023: Trust in the gift of the Holy Spirit

Reliving the events surrounding the feast of Pentecost—that is the aim of the latest edition of community. The current issue focuses on this central divine service and the activities associated with it. And naturally there are all sorts of other interesting things to discover as well. Pentecost is the overarching theme of the newest edition […]

October 2, 2023
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Busy, but not batty!

Whether it’s bats or orchestra players: there’s always a lot going on in the New Apostolic congregations. There have been some eventful meetings and activities across Europe, America, and Africa in recent days. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

September 29, 2023
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Half a century in ministry

This Sunday, 24 September 2023, District Apostle Leonard R. Kolb (1956) will retire. He has served as a minister in the New Apostolic Church for an impressive 50 years. For fifteen years he has led the Regional Church of the USA. This Sunday, 24 September 2023, Leaonard R. Kolb will be retired by Chief Apostle […]

September 20, 2023
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Celebrating God together

Whether it is a divine service for children, for ministers, or for the whole congregation, serving God together is always a celebration. All over the world, people come together for divine service and sometimes there is a special reason to celebrate. Photo: ENA Bénin et Togo Photo: ENA Bénin et Togo Photo: ENA Bénin et […]

September 14, 2023
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Gestures of love

The relief organisations of the New Apostolic Church are committed to helping. With big investments, they can make a difference. Yet sometimes it is small gestures that make a big difference. Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

September 8, 2023
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Madrid: an international congregation

The fun facts on nak.org have been slightly revised. The congregation in Madrid, Spain, is currently the congregation with the most nationalities. Thanks to Jesus, this works. Congregational life in Madrid Photo: INA Madrid Congregational life in Madrid Photo: INA Madrid The youth in Madrid love the diversity of the congregation Photo: INA Madrid The […]

September 5, 2023
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Take Jesus in your ship of life

This song from the New Apostolic hymnal, number 212, is associated with the congregation of Kiel-East, Germany, in a special kind of way. Not only because they live so close to the sea and ships are part of people’s everyday life there, but also because their church looks like a ship. The foundation stone was […]

August 29, 2023
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Our liturgy speaks Luxembourgish

The cultural diversity in New Apostolic divine services has been enriched by a new facet:congregations in Luxembourg can now celebrate the liturgy in their native tongue. And the impulse for this came from the country’s national government. “Am Numm vu Gott, dem Papp, dem Jong an dem Hellege Geescht.” This is how divine services in […]

August 24, 2023
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Getting to know God better

A plate creates friendships, two dolls explain God … There are various ways for people get to know each other. And sometimes they are even unusual. Over the past few weeks, there were various get-to know-you activities in the environs of the New Apostolic Church. Photo: SCNA Romania Photo: SCNA Romania Photo: SCNA Romania Photo: […]

August 18, 2023
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Spotlight 13/2023: Serving the future today

Who is supposed to benefit from serving and reigning with Christ? This is the question District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic Congo asks in his article as he reflects on our 2023 motto and takes a look at the coming generations and what we are leaving our children. If we serve and reign […]

August 17, 2023
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Voluntary commitment helps protect children

When it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the New Apostolic Church is undeterred. The most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the New Apostolic Church Western Germany. “Protection from sexual violence is a duty incumbent on society as a whole, and the New Apostolic Church and […]

August 15, 2023