Faith, doctrine, preaching: everything is based on the Bible. That is why it is so important both for the ministers and members to know their Bible well. However, it cannot be read just like any other book. Here is a manual from a service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Comfort, […]

This is about an object of faith so great that it does not fit into a single divine service. Good thing October has five Sundays. There will be plenty of opportunity to contemplate God’s creation, and from five different angles to boot. In praise of the creation Sure, a tree doesn’t have a voice that […]

Why doesn’t God do something? Has he forgotten me? God answers questions like these and says: “You are mine!” And how does that go together? The key to this was given in a divine service held by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Johannes Unger Photo: Johannes Unger Photo: Johannes Unger Photo: Johannes Unger Photo: Johannes Unger […]

Although not numerous, the deaf in the New Apostolic Church are a group that are heard. The Regional Churches have different approaches in how to integrate them. Here is a bit of an overview to mark the International Day of Sign Languages, which is observed annually on 23 September. At least 15 million deaf signers […]

Proclaiming the gospel—that is where Christians enthusiastically do their part. After all, they have been commissioned to do so! Everyone is to know that God is near to all people and that He loves them! This can be preached, explained, and lived in practice. “Preach the gospel!” — This task is performed by Apostles, Priests, […]

Nothing is as constant as change. In a divine service in Mexico on 7 August the Chief Apostle put the focus on old things that must be preserved and new things that are good—impulses that are particularly important at this time. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC […]

For the first time in its 160-year history, the New Apostolic Church has, from a doctrinal perspective, provided a response to the question of whether women can be ordained to ministry—and the answer was a resounding yes. Following are some of the reasons and background information for what amounts to a “significant shift in our […]

Pray for peace in the world, this is the appeal made by the New Apostolic Church for 21 September, the International Day of Prayer for Peace. In this way, congregations can even take on a mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ Himself. There are more conflicts and wars on earth than at any time […]

Music brings people together whether in congregations, districts, or even across continents. In many New Apostolic congregations around the world, members sing and make music to praise God and celebrate fellowship. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: ENA Kongo-Brazzaville Photo: Petra Kunzmann Photo: Petra Kunzmann […]

Preaching comes through the word of Christ. Believers know this experience and appreciate it. Here is an overview of where the word of God can be heard and seen this coming Sunday. A beautiful church, a good choir, and the delight of fellowship over a cup of tea—congregational life has so much to offer. Many […]

All of us can do our part. And it is not the amount that counts, but rather the love behind it—that is what the poor widow in the temple showed us. What believers today can learn from this example was the subject of a divine service in Paramaribo, Surinam on 31 July 2022. Photo: Quinten […]

Is the divine service for the departed some sort of spiritualistic practice? Hardly! Anyone who claims such a thing would be contradicting the facts! After all, scholarship sees these two as polar opposites in several decisive points. The congregation prays while two men stand at the altar. In silence they receive a consecrated wafer. That […]

It was an accident that unleashed shock and grief around the world: twenty-five years ago, five brothers and sisters, among them three Apostles, lost their lives in an automobile accident in Angola. A look back to commemorate the departed. Apostle Chicomba Rocha Tomás was only 34 years of age Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Apostle Chicomba […]

Learning to master fellowship takes practice at an early age: children cross borders, students help craft the Church of the future, and a youth summit advertises for the Church with music. Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Indonesia … Christians across the world worship on Sundays. Since the outbreak of coronavirus, the New Apostolic Church has been streaming its services publicly. Following are the links for the live streams this coming Sunday. Several months ago, it was considered a novelty, in the meantime it has become quite natural, […]

The divine service for ministers on 30 July was all about fear and joy. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how these two concepts fit together with reference to an Old Testament Bible text that is still highly relevant today. Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: NAK Suriname […]

“The love of Christ moves, reconciles, and unites the world”—so reads the motto of the current assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC). And for the first time, the New Apostolic Church is among the guests. Photo: Gjermund Øystese/WCC Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC Photo: Gjermund Øystese/WCC Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC Photo: Mike DuBose/WCC […]

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview. In some countries the streaming offers have shifted to regional broadcasts; this allows for greater proximity to a familiar congregation. In […]