Before the Pentecost service, which was broadcast throughout Europe, some congregations in Switzerland and southern Germany had the opportunity to get to know the leaders of the international Church a little better during the midweek service. Here is a small sample of the many encounters. District Apostle Peter Lambert in Lörrach (Germany) Photo: Oliver Leder […]

God created everything, but we have only this one earth with its marvellous flora and fauna. Over the past few weeks, some brothers and sisters have been working hard to preserve it for future generations and to raise awareness of God’s creative power. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

‌He spoke the language of faith. But he also spoke the most widely spoken language in the Philippines. Apostle Virgil Fuentes died ten years ago today. One of his works that live on is the translation of the Catechism into Cebuano. The Philippines is an island country consisting of 7,641 islands. For the people there […]

Manuela van Husen walks down the hotel hallway with a crowbar in her hand. She is on a special assignment. Here is a look at all that is involved in organising such a meeting––and what all can happen. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

There is great excitement in Papua New Guinea as the brothers and sisters wait for the Chief Apostle to arrive. He will conduct two divine services in the island state this weekend. And many brothers and sisters will walk for days to attend. Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific […]

A lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. Among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a Regional Church, and even the church as a whole! And all of them celebrated around the same time. We offer our sincere congratulations! Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: […]

Four different ways to serve God—that is what the divine services on the first four Sundays of June are all about. And the fifth holy day of the month has to do with the service that God performs for some very specific people. “Tend My sheep”—such was the mandate Jesus gave to Peter. So it […]

Celebrating love: that is what the Chief Apostle did with the members in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He made use of the image of engaged couples and weddings to talk about the great marriage feast in heaven. Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: NAC Thailand Photo: […]

It took several attempts, but the New Apostolic Church finally managed to gain a foothold in East Timor. Jean-Luc Schneider is the first Chief Apostle to visit the country in South-East Asia. Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Frank Schuldt According to […]

A divine service with over 7,000 participants, a concert with around 2,000 performers, and a Church Convention that takes over an entire city. These major events continue to have an impact, whether on a small or large scale or as a catchy tune. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia […]

“Congregation of the Future” is the name of a European project group. One question is so fundamental that it has now been raised by the International District Apostle Meeting. Since April last year, the project group has been working on various aspects of the topic “congregation”. One of these is: What is the task of […]

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today. Photo: Archiv Photo: Archiv Friedrich Wachmann Photo: Archiv Wilhelm Sebastian Photo: Archiv Eliese and Friedrich, […]

Focusing on the basic elements of faith and incorporating them into everyday life: this is the message of the 2024 Pentecost festivities. And here is the photographic focus from the divine service in Lucerne, Switzerland. Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas […]

“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works. “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” This passage from Jude […]

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services. So what about the Holy Spirit? He was not born on Pentecost. He has always been there. […]

When the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church meets, the congregations in the vicinity of the conference location also benefit. The District Apostles once again swarmed out into the surrounding congregations for the midweek service. Photo: Oliver Rütten District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (DR Congo South-East) Photo: Oliver Rütten Gossau Photo: Oliver Rütten Gossau […]

“Welcome!” That was the word of the day on Wednesday as everyone arrived for this year’s Pentecost festivities in Switzerland. In the evening, the Church leaders from all over the world swarmed out into the surrounding areas to conduct divine services. Today, the District Apostle Meeting is in session. The highlight will be the Pentecost […]

The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations. Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: […]