The concept of ministry was one of the high priority topics of 2017—with a very special emphasis: the Chief Apostle himself gave an interim update on the ongoing efforts on this new doctrinal understanding. Following are some insights into the developments to date. Whether with regard to its understanding of baptism or its conception of […]

Without movement there is stagnation. This also applies to the structure and the organisation within the Church. New ministers and churches are constantly needed. Only then can the congregations around the world be properly cared for. Following is an overview. The New Apostolic Church United Kingdom & Ireland will receive its own Apostle. Photo: Marcel […]

The thousands of teachers of the New Apostolic Church are not the only ones who have a heart for children. The Chief Apostle does too, and this is reflected in the Divine Service Guide. Starting in the new year, the guide for ministers will also provide impulses for divine services especially for children. Not even […]

A congregation in which everyone feels welcome and loved. How is that supposed to work? The Chief Apostle’s answer: everyone can contribute. Here are ten reasons to rejoice and five building blocks that contribute to a feel-good congregation. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

Martin Luther left his mark on both church theology and the German language with his translation of the Bible. A revised edition appeared on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Starting in 2019, the 2017 Luther translation will be the official German-language Bible of the New Apostolic Church. The ministers in the German-speaking congregations will […]

They travel by air, sea, or land and log mile after mile as they bump over rough terrain and potholed dirt tracks in four-wheel drives. Getting to their congregations can be exhausting for Apostles and even dangerous. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke […]

What is blessing? There are many answers. But some of the more popular notions miss the point. Chief Apostle Schneider in an interview of sorts. Blessing signifies increase. No. The blessing of God is basically to be understood as the imparting of salvation. Increase is, if it occurs, a side effect of blessing. God promised […]

Are you already a child of God? Or do you first want to become one? A divine service by the Chief Apostle on a key concept of the New Apostolic faith. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

The two independent District Apostle Areas in South America will merge in 2019. This announcement was recently made by the Church leaders. The reason for this is the retirement of District Apostle Raúl Montes de Oca, who will be 65 at the end of 2018 and is planning to retire in mid 2019. His working […]

Monday, 27 November. A session of the International District Apostle Meeting has just ended, as has a meeting of the Finance Committee. By the time the Chief Apostle arrives in the recording studio it is already three o’clock in the afternoon. Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK […]

There are many reasons to ignore, despise, or even hate our neighbour. “But be steadfast in love, don’t give up,” the Chief Apostle says. “We believe in the final victory of love. That is our conviction.” Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: […]

Seventeen-hundred congregations and ten Apostle districts in one city alone. A look at a New Apostolic stronghold which the Chief Apostle will visit this coming weekend. One way to celebrate “Joy in Christ” in the Congo Photo: NAC DRC West On a trip to a remote region in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner On a […]

A mathetria, a female disciple, is mentioned in the New Testament only once. Her appearance on the biblical stage lasts only seven verses, but her fate makes an impact. It is a situation of life and death. She is a quiet heroine of faith, whose story suddenly appears between all the feats recorded in the […]

Ministry and person. This may sometimes pose potential for conflict. The two roles, the one as minister and the one as husband and father, do not always coincide. What does the Chief Apostle say about this? Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

On Sunday Christianity observes the first Sunday of Advent. Here are some of the different ways our brothers and sisters around the world will start off the new church year. Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo […]

December ushers in Advent, Christmas, and the end of the year. These periods determine the contents of our sermons in December. The focus is on admonition, expectation, and joy—also in our divine services. Many people confuse Christmas with shopping binges and consumerism. The chase for the ultimate gift is on. For believers, the season of […]

The District Apostles were given a tour of the exhibition grounds where the International Youth Convention (IYC) will take place in 2019. Before the tour, the District Apostles—who had convened for their fall session—were informed about what the participants would see, hear, and do at the Youth Convention. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

A determined effort to do good. This is how the believer demonstrates how important the proximity of God is for him. And what is “good”? Learn to love as God loves. Here are some thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson […]