Preserving unity is the greatest challenge. With Apostle Edy the Church in South East Asia will receive an energetic Helper. Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia “District Apostle Hebeisen will retire in the year 2018, and he has asked me to equip him with a District Apostle Helper. Apostle Edy Isnugroho […]

It all began with a newspaper ad… This year, the New Apostolic Church in Brazil is celebrating its 90th birthday—with a lot of music, a youth convention that transcends borders, and an unusual invitation to all. Josef Koller and his wife Photo: INA Brasil Class of 1928—members in São Paulo Photo: INA Brasil hief Apostle […]

Older members take their well-deserved retirement and younger helpers take on responsibility. That is how life is everywhere, even in New Apostolic congregations. Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is presently travelling through the South East Asia-Pacific region. Photo: NAC Southeastasia Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

Sick, poor, weak, or simply different? No human being is forgotten by God—whether here or in the beyond. This is something the Chief Apostle makes clear. And what’s more: it is especially for these souls that Jesus is there. Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: […]

It was so typical of Peter: he was exuberant, hot-headed, brash, and impertinent. And this time he had really dug himself in deep. So why did Jesus later make him the chief shepherd over His flock? Some observations surrounding the question, “Do you love Me?” At the start, there was even something amusing about it, […]

The places where ministers sanctify themselves, have discussions, and engage in training can be very different. And it is definitely not always on a Sunday that they get together. A seminar for ministers in Russia Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg / AT A seminar for ministers in Russia Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg / AT A seminar for ministers […]

Even in times of care and suffering, there are so many good reasons to praise and glorify God. Really? And how can we show our gratitude and reverence in a practical way? Following are some tips from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

“I am a natural scientist and a convinced atheist—so what am I doing here? Why is it that I never miss a divine service? How does all of this fit together?”—Katja Krumm from Steinen, Southern Germany tells us about her journey to faith. Katja Krumm and her daughter Vera Photo: Privat During the address before […]

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the South East Asian part of the world this Wednesday, there will be some drastic changes in store for the New Apostolic District Churches in the region. The congregations have been prepared well in advance. South East Asia prepares for Chief Apostle visit Photo: Leo Lintang Apostle […]

Lagos is not only the largest city in Africa, but also one of the most densely populated cities of the world. No one knows exactly how many people live there, but estimates range between 18 million and 20 million—roughly. In this great confluence of diverse cultures there are seven New Apostolic congregations. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

Faith overcomes borders—between countries and cultures, between poor and rich, between hearing and seeing. Following is a bouquet of colourful examples taken right out of New Apostolic life. A vacation of a different kind Photo: NAK NRW Taking action against hunger together Photo: NAK-karitativ Taking action against hunger together Photo: NAK-karitativ Taking action against hunger […]

The washing of the feet — “a very short story, but one with such rich content,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider before going on to add, “Let us understand this lesson and put it into practice. The blessing will be great!” “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What I am doing you do not understand […]

Whatever happened to the “last soul”? Why do we not hear about this concept any more? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gives three good reasons. And these have a lot to do with our perspective on the return of Christ. “Once the last soul is sealed, the Lord will come.” The Chief Apostle referred to this […]

According to the liturgical calendar, we are still in the middle of the Easter season. And two further holidays are coming up: Ascension and Pentecost. A preview of what is coming up in our divine services in May. What makes Easter so special? What are we supposed to commemorate? The resurrection of the Lord, new […]

A few good ideas, a bit of money, and a hands-on approach—and before long things start rolling: for the individual, for everybody. And sometimes things go a lot quicker and better than hoped for. Wishes and ideas for the International Youth Convention 2019 (IYC) Photo: IJT 2019 Wishes and ideas for the International Youth Convention […]

Strength, consolation, and blessing. God helps in so many different ways. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated this using the example of Jacob. And how do we obtain His help? Answers from a divine service. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada […]

The liturgical year is an annual cycle of feasts that focus on Christmas and Easter. The New Apostolic Church also follows the liturgical year. What is this exactly? Imagine fifty-two Sunday services a year without any guiding principles that link them. Is it not better to focus on the biblical events that form the basis […]

Councils, meetings, events—one Church event chases another. And much of that which is essential and important is often inconspicuous and maybe not even at eye-level. “But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the […]