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The storms of life: “Where is your faith?”

Everybody goes through turbulent times, not only the individual believer but also the Church as a whole. God poses the question: “Where is your faith?” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gives a number of answers and allows a glimpse of one of the most profound moments of his life. The storms of life: “Where is your […]

February 12, 2015
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Pentecost 2016 in Frankfurt (Germany)

Whereas the countdown for this year’s Pentecost celebration in Zambia is on, preparations in Germany are only just beginning. The New Apostolic Church in Frankfurt will host the Pentecost feast in 2016. A location with a history … Pentecost 2016, Chief Apostle Schneider, Convention Centre Photo: Pietro Sutera Pentecost 1993, Chief Apostle Fehr Photo: Archiv […]

February 11, 2015
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A master builder in every sense of the word

Karl Gutbrod, once the District Apostle of the Württemberg district in Germany, was a master builder in every sense of the word. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of his death, nac.today looks at the work of a man who was not content with only laying spiritual foundations. He worked as secretary for the […]

February 7, 2015
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At home worldwide

“At home worldwide” is the motto set out in the logo of nac.today. This is also the title of our weekly overview, in which we look at the happenings among our brothers and sisters around the world. The Eliata Choir in concert Photo: NAC Indonesia District Apostle Urs Hebeisen with the choir and orchestra Photo: […]

February 6, 2015
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Keyword: Divine Service Guide

The Divine Service Guide is the most important publication for the ministers of the New Apostolic Church. How is it developed? Where is it distributed? Following is a look at the large-scale project. The articles in the Divine Service Guide are not a manuscript for a sermon, but are intended to promote the preparation for […]

February 4, 2015
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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 2)

Even after the International Church Convention in Munich, which was the highlight for many, there were a lot of other happenings in the New Apostolic Church worldwide. Some of the important and interesting highlights from the second half of the year were as follows. Some of the young people travelled more than 20 hours to […]

January 31, 2015
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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 1)

We still carry last year’s motto in our hearts. But what else happened throughout the New Apostolic world in 2014? Following is a look at the happenings around the world in the first half of 2014. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” Photo: NAK Süddeutschland A bomb from World War […]

January 29, 2015
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A course on the praise of God

The worship and praise of God is part of what constitutes “joy in Christ”. But how do we get to this point? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider plotted a four-point programme in a recent divine service. Following are excerpts. A course on the praise of God: Divine Service Jebel Ali Photo: NAK Süddeutschland A course on […]

January 28, 2015
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Zambia: New Apostles ordained

In Zambia, the circle of Apostles is once again complete. This country in southern Africa is one of the largest on the New Apostolic map: nearly one fifth of the country’s Christians professes the New Apostolic faith. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordains the Bishops… Photo: NAC South Africa …George Fwalo and Edwin M. Kasamu as […]

January 27, 2015
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Violent protests in Niger: District Apostle cancels trip

District Apostle Bernd Koberstein of Germany has been following the recent developments in Niger with a great deal of concern. During violent protests last weekend, dozens of Christian churches were set on fire and at least ten people were killed. The protests erupted over the latest issue of the French magazine Charlie Hebdo, featuring a […]

January 23, 2015
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A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

“He is New Apostolic with all his heart,” a friend and companion says about Apostle João Uanuque Misselo. On 22 February, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will commission Him as a District Apostle Helper for Angola. This is an opportunity to look at his life and the country he lives in. A pioneer becomes District Apostle […]

January 22, 2015
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Energetic and pragmatic

He was the father figure of the still young family of faith: 110 years ago to the day, Friedrich Krebs died. Even though he is considered the first Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, the official title of Chief Apostle only started to be used later. Virtually nothing is known about his childhood and […]

January 20, 2015
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Interactive project: Depict the motto “Joy in Christ”!

“Joy in Christ”, the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2015, is unfolding more and more from service to service. What does it mean for us, what do we connect with it? Join our interactive project and help us illustrate the 2015 motto! This is how the 2015 motto looks in Canada Photo: NAC […]

January 17, 2015
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At home worldwide

Some 70,000 people have been left homeless as a result of flash-floods, a District Apostle visits a Sunday School class, an Apostle retires, and members in northern Germany are happy about the demolition of an old fire station. Official Malawi Government Photo: Official Malawi Government The children proudly present their workbooks Photo: NAC Malawi The […]

January 16, 2015
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Religious diversity under one roof

The Chief Apostle’s visit to the United Arab Emirates this coming weekend will fall under the motto “diversity”: many nations in one congregation and many denominations under one roof. The Christ Church in Jebel Ali Photo: Christ Church Jebel Ali Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber visited the congregation in the United Arab Emirates in 2010. Photo: […]

January 15, 2015