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Setting the course for the future

“The District Apostle has confidence in you and I have confidence in you,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said to the latest member of the international Church leadership. “I have one last thing to do. Time is moving on and we must prepare for the future.” This is how Chief Apostle Schneider announced a ministerial act […]

September 17, 2024
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“A District Apostle for everyone and very approachable”

After 48 years in ministry and six years as a District Apostle, Jürg Zbinden will retire next Sunday. He enjoyed being there for his brothers and sisters and will continue to be active on the foundation board of the NAK-Humanitas aid organisation. The Zbinden family Photo: privat District Apostle Zbinden with two of his grandchildren […]

September 16, 2024
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There is room for everyone in church

Everyone is welcome, whether sick or healthy, young or old: the doors of our church are wide open. Shaping the church is something that can be done together. Here are examples from the New Apostolic world. Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: Torsten Rüger Photo: […]

September 13, 2024
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Lightening one another’s burdens

“This divine service is a service for our congregation,” the Chief Apostle said. “Your congregation and my congregation. The subject is love among us, among New Apostolic Christians.” Photo: Philip Weissenhorner Photo: Philip Weissenhorner Photo: Philip Weissenhorner Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Philip Weissenhorner Photo: Photo: Photo: Philip Weissenhorner The Chief Apostle gave some concrete […]

September 11, 2024
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Always at your fingertips: nac apps

With nac apps at your fingertips your quest for answers is a thing of the past. The New Apostolic Church provides timely answers to concrete questions such as, what is our teaching, what’s new, where is the nearest church? Smartphones und tablets have become practically indispensable for daily life. For this reason, the New Apostolic […]

September 10, 2024
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In the picture (3): communication is essential

A photographer’s first duty? To talk! Something he should do long before he pushes the button on his camera in a divine service. Speaking with the people involved helps everyone and opens up new possibilities. So what’s important? An officiant who sends the photographer to his seat in the middle of a service? How embarrassing—and […]

September 9, 2024
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Rousing applause for children

Music is powerful: making music brings people together, builds bridges between the generations, lets people discover new things, and even raises money for a good cause. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NA Zambia Photo: NA Zambia Photo: NA Zambia Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Uwe Lugert Photo: Uwe […]

September 6, 2024
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Grow, work, and remain

Prayer works and prayers are answered. But how? Jesus Christ explained this on various occasions. The Chief Apostle recently took a very close look at one of these explanations. It deals with the aspects of election, fruit, and names. Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est […]

September 4, 2024
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Protected through many dangers

Dominique Makindu survived an armed ambush, was arrested and thrown in prison, and later died on the way to a divine service. The Apostle’s life was fraught with danger. Thirty years ago today, 4 September, he received the Apostle ministry. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin Brinkmann Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin […]

September 3, 2024
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Professing with pomp and ceremony

The photos certainly catch your eye: a truck decorated with flowers accompanied by a veritable parade of people on foot bearing banners and posters. It all seems to revolve around a special church anniversary and a 22-kilometre journey. Let’s look at the story behind the pictures. Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria […]

September 2, 2024
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Make your faith known!

Proclaiming the gospel—in a nursing home, through charitable deeds, or by music. Sometimes it’s very loud, and sometimes it seems very quiet. Following are some examples from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Photo: NAK Greiz Photo: NAK Greiz Photo: NAK Greiz Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC Soutern […]

August 30, 2024
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Young people let their light shine in

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together. “I don’t know if you noticed, but we’re wearing the exact same T-shirt.” — “Wow, we should definitely […]

August 27, 2024
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Church instruction—not just for children

Choir leaders in Ghana enjoyed a taste of university life. Other Church members went to church to study, and a seniors’ group went to a restaurant to learn: congregational life offers many opportunities for ongoing training. Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: Heike Stiegler Photo: […]

August 23, 2024
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A space of peace amid the turmoil

“Even in the darkest of times, you can always be sure that our God is at your side.” This certainty is something that the congregations of Venezuela would like to share with their brethren in faith all around the world—here are some glimpses into their circumstances of life. Caracas Photo: NAC USA Caracas Photo: NAC […]

August 21, 2024