It is always quite a lot of work, but it is worthwhile in any event. When the Chief Apostle steps behind the altar on Pentecost Sunday, there will be hundreds of thousands who will see and hear him—despite the corona crisis. The technicians and interpreters will also have a great deal to do. After all, […]

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 current crisis has not only changed the way divine services are conducted, but also the way we follow and assimilate them. How active listening works and how it can strengthen the congregation is shown by the art of visual notetaking. Photo: Olaf Guttzeit Photo: Olaf Guttzeit Photo: Olaf Guttzeit Photo: Olaf Guttzeit Photo: Natalie […]

This weekend is quasi the International Youth Convention’s (IYC) first birthday. And there is a big gift waiting for all who are interested: for four days, the highlights of the event will be put on the virtual stage. Photo: Oliver Preß Photo: Oliver Preß Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

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 […]

“I am thinking of you; you are not alone.” This is what devotionals want to convey. At the same time, they act as a reminder, telling us: “Remember, don’t forget!” These are valuable messages, especially during the coronavirus age. And the Church leaders want to share them. March 2020: much of the life we had […]

We have decided to follow Jesus and yet our life has been turned upside down. Now what? Here is a path-breaking answer from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher “Thomas said to Him, […]

Living, working and believing in Malaysia. This is what Evangelist Loganathan Ramaurty Lawrence (51), the rector of the congregation in Kuala Lumpur, tells us about. And he reveals what gives him strength to dedicate himself the way he does. The congregation of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) after the service on Thanksgiving Day 2019 Photo: privat Evangelist […]

There is a first easing of the lockdown measures. The Church is working on concepts. What is clear now already is that online services will continue until churches can be reopened for worship. Here is a look at the latest developments. After stay-at-home orders, the closing of public institutions and spaces, and a ban on […]

These days many people are worried about their health and their livelihood. “Let us trust God,” the Chief Apostle recommends. Why and how can we experience this first-hand? Here are four pieces of advice and two promises from the Palm Sunday service. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: […]

Lifelong freedom through Christ is not a given. Sometimes people have to fight to be able to stay free and keep themselves from being taken captive again. District Apostle Joseph Ekhuya, who lives in Kenya and looks after East Africa, has some enlightening thoughts about this. Many years ago, I met with a young man […]

Pentecost … At home with the Chief Apostle or in our own congregation, maybe even with Holy Communion? The first option is open to everyone, the second one only to a few. The Chief Apostle’s recommendation is clear. We have never seen so much of our Apostles. Since the coronavirus crisis forced us to close […]

A minister, a technician, a musician—divine services are currently being held in a very small setting and are then followed by thousands online. Here are the links for the streams this coming Sunday. The physical attendance of divine services has not been possible for weeks. Assembly bans and stay-at-home orders are restricting congregational life. The […]

Who shows us what God is really like? Who makes the Bible and the sermon a very personal matter? The Chief Apostle knows someone who can, and he also talks about someone who constantly gets in the way. Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Jennifer […]

Baptism is as old as the New Testament. It is both a bone of contention as well as a binding element among Christians. Some see it as a rite of entry into Christian life, others regard it as merely a private celebration. In fact, it is more than people think! “I am baptised.” Christians actually […]

This coming Sunday there will again be live broadcasts of central divine services on all continents. Here are the links for the video streams. New on the list is the link from Russia. Divine service is the gathering of believers in small and larger groups in order to worship God and hear His word. During […]

Online is not everything. How can we resume divine services and congregational life during the coronavirus crisis? Locally and very slowly and cautiously, is the answer of the European Church leaders. In times of assembly bans and stay-at-home orders the offers by the Church have had to be severely reduced. Divine services are currently taking […]

No matter how powerful evil is, there is always One who can snatch the prey away from even the biggest predator. Yet even He does not do everything Himself. Read how Jesus Christ relies on every single believer. Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens […]