What is blessing? Who deserves grace? Who will be saved? Three questions, one answer: the first will be last and the last will be first. What does Jesus mean by that? And what does this mean for the here and now? Mendoza Argentina (en) Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA […]

The merger of two neighbouring District Churches in Germany is approaching fast. The name of the new entity has been selected, its statutes have received initial approval, and the administrative offices are being restructured—and there is even a new date for the actual merger. The New Apostolic Church North Rhine-Westphalia and the New Apostolic Church […]

Faith and science—how do these two fields fit together? Dr. Max Mühlhäuser (58), dean of the faculty of computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt and Evangelist in the congregation of Ober-Ramstadt in Germany, sees no contradictions here. In addition to giving lectures, Max Mühlhäuser has a lot of interaction with students and young […]

The Catechism in Indonesian, a new District Church in Germany, a new church in Berlin, a new well in Ghana … These are the topics in this week’s review. New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: […]

The best way to praise God is with a strong congregation. This is what District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum from Switzerland is convinced of and mentions a few thoughts what such a congregation might look like. I was invited to the divine service in which the Chief Apostle issued our 2017 motto: “Now to our God […]

“My soul is troubled.” We all know the feeling. But there is a way that leads from distress to comfort, and there is even help from a companion along the way. Following is a guideline in four steps based on the example set by Jesus. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

“The wrong response would be to remain motionless, inactive, and mute,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider states in his editorial of the new issue of community. Praising God and giving thanks is an essential task of everyday life. A letter by Chief Apostle Schneider, a divine service report, and four pages of Church doctrine are featured […]

The life of New Apostolic Christians around the world is intense and exciting. This week join us for a look back at Pentecost, two church dedications, and a celebration of the Church’s beginnings. A large Pentecost congregation Photo: NAC Nigeria A large Pentecost congregation Photo: NAC Nigeria A large Pentecost congregation Photo: NAC Nigeria A […]

No sermon has been so enduring as the Sermon on the Mount. Even after two thousand years, its teachings are still considered so important and right that they are applied to this day. In July the divine services of the New Apostolic Church will focus on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is also referred […]

All Jesus said was to use bread and wine to celebrate His memory. But what about the bread? With or without leaven? Red wine or white wine or even grape juice? Christianity has many answers when it comes to the question of how Holy Communion should be celebrated. At the very beginning it was a […]

There is someone who can really understand us because He Himself was made to suffer. And there is someone who can really help because He Himself succeeded. Jesus Christ showed how we can overcome temptation. Now all we have to do is follow His example. Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: […]

The Chief Apostle will conduct a divine service in Thika (Kenya) on 30 June. He will also celebrate the divine service for the departed in this East African country. The brothers and sisters have high expectations. Thika is a town located in central Kenya, about 40 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Photo: Valerius Tygart The divine […]

The Church is alive. The Christian community is active. Taking an active role, living one’s faith, and helping to shape things … This is what characterises Christians—not just participating in divine services. Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia community – […]

New York City is known for its diversity. As the gate to the New World the city has welcomed immigrants from all over the world for decades. It has become the home for people of many different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and traditions. Astoria Photo: NAC USA Bethpage Photo: NAC USA Bethpage Photo: NAC USA Hollis […]

The concept of ministry of the New Apostolic Church is becoming more and more concrete. This is reflected in the publication which the ministers of the Church around the world will be receiving over the next few days. This is not a revolution, but certainly an evolution. A completely new concept? No, but for the […]

“There is no home without a house and a stove,” Abu says. He is a refugee and lives in a foreign country, far away from his homeland, his culture, and his family. Similar things occur around the world every day. What can Abu expect, and what will his life be like? World Refugee Day is […]

Day of the youth in Suriname, Vacation Bible School on the Philippinesa, and a marathon for a more peaceful world—all that and more is happening in God’s beautiful world. Luxembourg Marathon Photo: InterFaith The new website of the New Apostolic Church South America Photo: INA Sud América Youth service in Suriname Photo: NAK Nederland Youth […]

An appeal of a special kind: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is constantly striving to keep an eye on the younger generation of the Church. This was not only part of his Pentecost sermon in Vienna, but also applies to the teaching materials that will be used in the various levels of Church instruction. Photo: Oliver […]