What about the position of women in the early Christian churches? The biblical findings are riddled with contradictions. How does the New Apostolic Church see this? Here is the second interim conclusion on the question of what the New Testament says about the ordination of women. This much is clear: just as in the time […]

Not only the ministers and those who have functions in the Church are committed, but members of all ages. Everyone contributes their gifts be it in making music, knitting for the less fortunate, or by sharing advice with others. Photo: Theo Photo: Theo Photo: Theo Photo: Theo Photo: Theo Photo: ENA Benin Togo Photo: Photo: […]

In a difficult period, the psalmist wrote that he would commit his spirit into God’s hand. In a divine service recently, the Chief Apostle showed that this still works today. And it is not just our spirit that can be placed into God’s hand. Photo: NAK Istanbul Photo: NAK Istanbul Photo: NAK Istanbul Photo: NAK […]

The Pentecost service in postcard size: this is how the message of Cape Town unfolds anew. The road map to eternal fellowship with God to give us direction. Photo: Natalie Simon Photo: Natalie Simon Photo: Natalie Simon Photo: Natalie Simon

In the end, it was only one link that changed: after almost three years, our Friday list of online services is no longer necessary, thankfully. Here is a look back on an eventful period. Things began gradually: “Avoid panic but promote adequate hygiene.” This was the policy at the beginning of March 2020, when the […]

God in His triune nature is not a mental construct, but is someone who can be experienced directly. Despite the diversity of the individual members, the church of Christ comprises a single entity. The power and authority of Jesus Christ extend into the beyond. These are the subjects of our divine services in June. Celebrating […]

How did the Pentecost service get to the various congregations? In very different ways. And some, like the Democratic Republic of Congo, made a celebration of their own out of it. Divine service in Lubumbashi Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Divine service in Lubumbashi Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Divine service in Lubumbashi Photo: Warren James Divine […]

First in 2006, then in 2010, and now in 2023: Pentecost celebrations in the large Tafelsig church are special. Enjoy the pictures from the latest central divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in Cape Town. Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: Grant Pitcher Photo: […]

“Trust in the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This was the appeal made by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in the central Pentecost service he conducted in Cape Town in South Africa. For in this way, believers are equipped with everything they need to reach their goal. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

The feast before the feast: twenty-two congregations across the Western Cape had their midweek service conducted by a District Apostle or a District Apostle Helper. The congregation in Tafelsig experienced a special surprise—and for good reason. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Tafelsig Photo: VDK Photography Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Tafelsig Photo: VDK Photography Chief […]

Over the next few days, the focus of the New Apostolic world will be on Cape Town in South Africa. The Chief Apostle and the District Apostles have gathered in the city for the International District Apostles’ Meeting. They will conduct divine services, attend a concert in Silvertown, and celebrate the birthday of the church […]

The 2023 Pentecost festivities in South Africa have started: the participants are currently arriving. The first to arrive in Cape Town on Tuesday was the Chief Apostle. Tonight, the District Apostles will fan out to various congregations to conduct divine services. Here are pictures of the arrivals. Photo: Deyan – stock.adobe.com Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

The building can already be identified as a place of worship from the sky: a huge emblem is cast into the roof of the Tafelsig church building. But that is by no means the only unique feature of the congregation which will host the 2023 international Pentecost service. Photo: Jessica Kraemer Photo: Jessica Kraemer Photo: […]

New Apostolic Christians far beyond Zambia’s borders are reacting with dismay and sadness to a fatal road accident that has killed 24 people, most of them women, who were on their way to a church event. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Sisters’ […]

“I take part in divine service.” Such a post on social media is also a way of professing one’s faith, even if you join online divine services from home. Thanks to IPTV, this is now possible. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 21 May 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://t1p.de/nac_ang Canada, English, French, https://t1p.de/nac_ca East Africa, English, https://t1p.de/nac_ea France, French, […]

Do not stop with the Old Testament, but listen and accept the message of Jesus Christ. This is the appeal Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made during the divine service in Athens in Greece on 2 April 2023. Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα […]

Some congregations gather under a tree, others meet in a member’s home, and still others in a large church. And all celebrate divine service. If you cannot be in your congregation for whatever reason, you are welcome to join us for online worship. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 14 May 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://t1p.de/nac_ang Canada, English, French, […]

Jesus, women, and the apostolate… While the biblical findings are indisputable, they do not provide clear answers. How does the New Apostolic Church treat this? Here is the first interim conclusion on the question of what the New Testament says about the ordination of women. When it came to Jesus and the role of women […]