Turn the other cheek? Does that not mean that Jesus expects us to systematically volunteer as victims? No, because there are limits. Answers to the questions when and how were provided by the Chief Apostle in a recent service. What Jesus demanded was quite revolutionary. This is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider described the Sermon […]

More than one thousand people to seal in a three-hour service! Where is that still possible? In Zambia, a New Apostolic stronghold. The Apostles have their hands full. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Zambia is a wonderful country with wonderful people. Situated […]

Island hopping off the coast of Africa, a youth gathering on a mountain slope, and an intercultural encounter over lunch … The New Apostolic faith is found everywhere and it brings people together, as these three examples from the past month demonstrate. Every island is a separate district Photo: NAK NRW Every island is a […]

Unbelief, disobedience, irreconcilability … The Devil has many methods to separate man from God. But there is an antidote. Thoughts from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Nearly 30,000 […]

The New Apostolic Church in the USA refers to its central churches as flagship congregations. The members of these congregations are drawn from a greater area. The churches offer the space and facilities needed for the religious education of the children, for courses and seminars, and much more. One such flagship congregation has just been […]

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider recently invited all District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers to Zurich (Switzerland) for a session of the International District Apostle Meeting. In the divine service that he conducted on the occasion, he addressed the importance of the forgiveness of sins several times. What exactly takes place there? Has Jesus’ sacrifice on […]

Pentecost is a very special feast for the New Apostolic Church—a kind of birthday celebration of the worldwide Church. Following are some highlights from four decades. 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1982 – Böblingen/Deutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland 1988 – Fellbach/Deutschland Photo: NAK […]

Do we always understand how the gospel can help us in everyday situations? District Apostle Joseph Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa says no, and recalls a long forgotten famine. In a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle, he said that one of the victories we must win with Christ this year is the […]

The new offices are bright, modern, and friendly. Bischoff Publishers, the media company of the New Apostolic Church, has moved to new offices. But the premises are not the only thing that is new. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

Knowing that we have been elected by grace gives us a fundamental sense security. “But this does not imply automatic salvation,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says. What do we have to do to secure our election? Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: […]

Cultural diversity is a hallmark of the District Church South-East Asia. And this applies to confirmation as well. How do they celebrate in Hong Kong, Indonesia, or the Philippines? Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC SouthEastAsia Photo: NAC […]

The ministers of the New Apostolic Church receive a copy of the Divine Service Guide, a publication in which the Chief Apostle provides thoughts for the sermons. In many District Churches this occurs on a monthly basis. Some countries, however, receive a yearbook, which contains a whole year’s worth of articles. In the month of […]

Confirmation in the Cape district is always a big affair—in more ways than one. Alone the sheer number of young Christians who make their vow is amazing and then there are often big celebrations that take place afterwards. Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC […]

The countdown is on: 32 days to go to this year’s Pentecost celebrations. This time in Frankfurt (Germany). The preparations are in full swing and there is growing excitement. There is even a dedicated website. Pentecost 2016, Chief Apostle Schneider, Convention Centre Photo: Pietro Sutera Poster campaign testifies of the excitement Photo: NAK Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland Poster […]

It is time for confirmation services. Between Easter and Pentecost adolescents around the world step before the altar and profess their belief in God. The congregations take a keen interest. Following is a look at the District Church of Canada. Sixty-three New Apostolic girls and boys will be confirmed in Canada this year. This may […]

South Korea is unlike any other country. Its brother in the north is close geographically, but politically it could not be further away. On his upcoming trip to South Korea next month, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider plans to say a prayer for peace. The ”Freedom Bridge”. Photo: Kim Hong-Ji / Reuters Map of the Demilitarized […]

Argentina, Peru, Colombia—from south to north. These are the countries on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s itinerary this week as he travels through South America. On Sunday, 10 April he plans to conduct a divine service in Bogotá. Photo: Photo: Photo: Colombia is a country of striking beauty. Its northern coastline is washed by the waters […]

A sermon … It is far more than a discourse of a religious nature. It is the assurance of God’s nearness and His help. It is the proclamation and explanation of the will of God. A sermon encourages, edifies, comforts, and offers perspectives. Opinions are divided on what a sermon should be like. The sermon […]