Charity begins at home and should not stop inside our own Church. This is an approach that many congregations across the globe practice. Finding the right balance Photo: NAC Southern Africa Finding the right balance Photo: NAC Southern Africa Finding the right balance Photo: NAC Southern Africa New “Vision” is online Photo: NAC USA New […]

“It took ages,” says Michael. He is one of a group of youth, who re-enacted the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday. “I thought it would go a lot faster.” We can draw lessons from this all the more. Photo: Gino Santa Maria Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: John is the only gospel which […]

Being rich, looking good, and having excellent prospects … The key to such heavenly success is found in a well-known piece of biblical counsel. Following is invaluable advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal […]

“Easter? That means no school!” says little Laura. Mind you, she also knows that Easter is more than a holiday, but also a high feast of the church. It is the day when Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead. Children understand this better than adults. Faith feels right at home in places that rational thought […]

Three drops are celebrating their centenary. On Good Friday 1917, the Chief Apostle officially celebrated his first divine service without sharing the cup. Instead he dispensed communion wafers. What is normal today had become an absolute necessity at the time. Why? Photo: Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv […]

While in Germany to celebrate Easter this coming weekend, the Chief Apostle will come across traces of a fellow Frenchman: a man from Strasbourg who drafted an ordinance in Marburg (Germany) that is being observed all over the world in these weeks. Marburg is the name of the city in which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

Thanksgiving, intercession, supplication … The Lord’s Prayer shows us what should go into a prayer. But Jesus has taught us another triad of how we should pray. Here is well-known Bible text applied to our time. The ABC of praying: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) on 18 February 2017 Photo: Hermann Bethke The […]

Twelve Apostles in London … This certainly deserves a mention in our New Apostolic history. Apostles from the northern and eastern part of Germany and Switzerland undertook a study trip to London, more precisely to Albury, to trace our origins. Albury is still worth a visit today. It is a quaint village in the borough […]

When Froilan Caderao drives to church he does so on three wheels—not because he is so fast or because his vehicle does not have more wheels. His passengers love it. Photo: Genalyn Mosura Photo: Genalyn Mosura Photo: Genalyn Mosura Photo: Genalyn Mosura Photo: Genalyn Mosura In terms of land, Bohol is the tenth largest island […]

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations. Concert in Buenos Aires Photo: INA Argentina Concert in Buenos […]

Kyrgyzstan is vast and proud and situated in Central Asia. For many years, Bishop Udo Knispel has been active there. It is not easy to work there, he says in an interview with nac.today. Our church in Bishkek … Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg … offers seating for thirty people. Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Our church in Kara-Balta […]

Faith has its commandments, and the Church has its rules. But some find it hard to distinguish between the two. The Chief Apostle draws a clear line. Following is an excerpt from a divine service for leading ministers. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann […]

Forgiveness of sins without Apostles — is that even possible? But of course, as the Chief Apostle clarifies in a treatise currently appearing in the magazines of the Church. However, the ministry does impart certainty to the believer. Forgiveness of sins is not an invention of the New Apostolic Church. Christians have professed belief in […]

Three things are important to Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider when it comes to the divine creation: the Church leader explains exactly what these are in the Foreword to the latest “community”. Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia The member magazine is published once each quarter. The 32-page booklet appears […]

April is just around the corner. Time to ask yourself: do you really believe what you believe? This month really has it all: it is high season for Christians. The calendar is packed. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter are all coming up. Passiontide is actually a sad time. The church of Christ is weeping […]

Do you believe, or do you still demand answers? “Ifs”, “buts”, and “maybes” can hold us back from hearing the call of God and acting in accordance with it. To counter this, the Chief Apostle has a recipe that is actually very simple. When is the “day of salvation” of which Apostle Paul speaks? This […]

A city that was founded twice, and a region that was once the focal point of a struggle for independence: these are the two travel destinations on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s upcoming trip to Argentina. “Ciudad de Trinidad”—such was the name of the city on the Río de la Plata when it was established by […]

This encounter is full of dynamite: stereotypes, pride, and xenophobia. And yet the protagonists in this scene managed to come together in record time without mediators and disputes. It worked two thousand years ago. What about today? Forty kilometres east of the Mediterranean and 50 kilometres north of Jerusalem is the town of Sychar. It […]