Many different countries — many different ways to live one’s faith. Today our overview incorporates some insights into New Apostolic congregations in South and Central America, Africa and Europe. Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke El Salvador Photo: NAC USA Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten Angola As of 1 January 2015, Bishops have been […]

God has laid the foundations. Now it is up to us as human beings to help along in building His work. This requires strength—and thus also food. We derive this from a familiar statement of Jesus. — Following are some excerpts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania […]

In order to get a better picture of the international motto for the year—“Joy in Christ”—the New Apostolic Church of South East Africa developed a logo, just as other District Churches have also done. But this insignia has a special additional message. District Apostle Mandla Patrick Mkhwanazi explains: Photo: NAC South East Africa The District […]

Mother’s Day is not only a celebration in which we honour our mothers as individuals. It is also an opportunity to pay tribute to motherhood itself. Where is the “motherly element” in our life of faith? As we celebrate this day, a special author—none other than retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber—explores this very topic. On […]

“If you ask anything in My name, I will do it”—these words of Jesus are quite familiar. But what do they mean exactly? What conclusions are we to draw from them? Following are some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa […]

Small congregation, big impact … Although the membership of the New Apostolic Church in Denmark is small, the country nevertheless has managed to produce a District Apostle. And the roots for the work of the Church on an entire subcontinent lie in Denmark. A view of Tønder Photo: NAK Norddeutschland A group photo with the […]

The Pentecost transmission is set and ready to go. Millions of New Apostolic Christians around the world will be able to participate in this holy day of their Church either over satellite, the Internet, television, or radio. First tour of National Heroes Stadium in September 2014 Photo: NAC Zambia First tour of National Heroes Stadium […]

Helping to build the temple of God … This implies that we can contribute to the work that is being done in the church of Christ. But first of all it means that we have to work upon our own soul and its salvation. How can we do that? Following are some building blocks from […]

The New Apostolic Church may not have a whole army of officials at its disposal, but it does have a dedicated service division. nac.today looked at its tasks and divisions. New Apostolic Church – International Headquarters, Zurich Photo: Oliver Rütten The Secretarial staff works directly with the Chief Apostle. Photo: Oliver Rütten Vision and Mission […]

The subtitle of the new magazine of the New Apostolic Church says it all: “The New Apostolic Church around the world”. After English, French, and Spanish, additional translations are now ready for distribution. The peculiarities of the Arabic edition are especially interesting. “community” in Arabic Photo: NAK Süddeutschland “community” in Arabic Photo: NAK Süddeutschland “community” […]

His profession is land surveyor. As leading pastor and shepherd of the New Apostolic Church East Africa, Joseph Opemba Ekhuya now has a large field of activity to see to. Last weekend he was ordained as District Apostle for the region. But there were more ministerial gifts for the region. Photo: NAC EastAfrikca Photo: NAC […]

Everywhere you look there are vibrant congregations. Many are busy planning activities or are lending a hand in helping others or are teaching courses to train the up-and coming generation. Following is a small sample of the activities going on around the globe. Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia […]

Having to take leave of a loved one is very painful. When death is preceded by a long and serious illness, then grief is compounded by the gnawing and painful question: Why didn’t our prayers help? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider responded to this question in the memorial service for Apostle Xavier Arèse. Floral decorations at […]

Dedications, commemorations, confirmations—there sure seems to be a lot going on in the congregations around the world. As usual, we provide our readers with a brief, representative overview of the events of the past week in the many New Apostolic congregations around the world. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

What does a Deacon do? Is this ministry still timely? What are his concrete tasks in the congregation? Deacons are a very active part of our congregations in Africa. District Apostle Charles Ndandula from Zambia reports, “Our Deacons are very busy. They visit sick members and families on a regular basis. They look after the […]

Complaining, sulking, not attending the divine services… then the glad tidings that “Christ lives” is not credible. In his Easter sermon, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke of a revolution at the time of Christ, as well as of the changes that must take place in our time. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France […]

In our “Spotlight” series, District Apostles from around the world share their thoughts on the 2015 motto. This week, District Apostle Shadreck M. Lubasi writes about the joy that can be found in serving Christ. The joy of serving Christ includes a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction that is generated in the heart […]

“It also happens again and again in our day that things in our lives, in the congregation, do not always go as we would wish.” — On Good Friday, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke about failure and victory in affliction, and drew some parallels to our own lives. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica […]