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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A 17-year old young woman is currently inspiring members of the New Apostolic Church in South Africa with awe. First they picked up the telephone for their sister. Now they are proudly sharing her videos. A success story between church music and pop music. Photo: Eyewitness News Paxton Fielies Photo: mzansimagic.dstv.com Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

Perceivable, sensitive and understanding, able to inspire people for the Lord, and willing to serve the congregations. This is what Apostles around the world are like. Emmanuel Wuaku Photo: NAK NRW Zentralarchiv Emmanuel Wuaku Photo: NAC International Dieter Prause Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Manfred Schönenborn Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Apostle Manfred Schönenborn (1956) Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Known […]

The International District Apostle Meeting is in session. This is the first time since the initial resolutions concerning our concept of ministry were communicated. There are still many open questions, but this is not the only interesting subject. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

Servants of God? This does not only apply to the ministers. This is what the Chief Apostle said in a recent service for ministers that was broadcast across Europe. His sermon revolved around the question: Serving – who, how, and why? Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK […]

The congregation you have spent the greater part of your life in is going to be closed. “That is painful!” Jean-Luc Schneider says. Not even the Chief Apostle is spared from such heartache. How does he deal with it? Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: […]

Fellowship with Jesus is possible already here on earth, not only in heaven. Two divine services in a row provide clarity about the future and the present. Following is a divine promise and a detailed description of the believer’s mission. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

Whether on a voluntary basis or full-time, many members of the New Apostolic Church around the globe are very involved in the Church. Examples from three continents: a choir on a promotional tour, teachers in an online workshop, and an Apostle who worked for the Lord untiringly. Preview choir promotes pop oratorio Photo: Jennifer Jendral […]

Death and eternal life … How do other Christian churches see this? And which teaching is behind this religious practice? This was the topic of a conference at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. The initiative came from the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Claudia Haslebacher Photo: NAK Schweiz Barbara Hallensleben […]

Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. First surprise: this place was finished a long time ago. Second surprise: man has already been there. The question now is, how do we get back home? Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

The excitement and anticipation in India is building. The Chief Apostle will be visiting Raipur this coming weekend. Everyone is excited: the Chief Apostle, the host, and especially the brothers and sisters. Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC […]

He was lowered through the roof on a mat but left the house on his own two feet. But it was not his faith that helped him. This is the story of Jesus healing a paralytic and the light this event sheds on the divine services for the departed. Clay crumbles from the ceiling. There […]

Doing something for the environment, comforting civil war refugees, and helping young people … The challenges that the Church faces at the global level are enormous. Following is a brief overview. Pastoral visit to the Kasai region: Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimbulu Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimenga Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Munkamba Photo: ENA RDC […]