Why did Christ have to suffer? After all, He was the Son of God. The question certainly is justified and the answer clear: because of us! And why do we have to suffer? Hope is an optimistic attitude of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes, Wikipedia says. Sounds complicated: optimistic attitude […]

God gives, and He gives abundantly. But it does not always feel that way. A divine service by the Chief Apostle opens up a new perspective. God gives more than enough so that we can do good works with it. The hosting congregation set a touching example. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC […]

The New Apostolic Church’s concept of ministry is taking shape: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained some of the key points today at a divine service for ministers that was transmitted throughout Europe—and also provided an outlook on open questions. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Kevin Glor-Ockert Photo: Kevin Glor-Ockert Photo: […]

The new concept of ministry has begun to have some concrete implications, a point that the Chief Apostle made clear at today’s divine service for ministers, which was transmitted throughout Europe. A Special Edition of the Divine Service Guide is now being issued. The most important points from it follow in brief. Two significant changes […]

Faith in the sacrifice of Jesus and in His love is essential. From there it is only a small step to responding to His love by doing good works. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions seven ways we can combine our faith with works. Photo: NAC Angola Photo: NAC Angola Photo: NAC Angola Photo: NAC Angola […]

“It’s too late! It’s no use anymore!” That was the response of the people to Jesus some 2,000 years ago—just before He raised a young girl from the dead. And this dismissive response can still be heard again and again even today, said Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. Photo: NAK Angola Photo: NAK Angola Photo: NAK […]

Do I snap photos of every individual flower of the altar decoration with a macro lens and ring flash two minutes before the start of the divine service? Should I hide four radio-controlled flash units in the floral arrangements to create better lighting for the altar space? – What works and what doesn’t? Photo: Oliver […]

Many brothers and sisters—and a significant piece of history—await Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he travels to South Africa this week. Carl Georg Klibbe Photo: ApWiki Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schlaphoff Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv On Pentecost Sunday, 4 June 1906, Apostle Klibbe dedicated the first church building in South Africa: Claremont Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv […]

Our conception of the departed is one of the treasures of the New Apostolic faith. But where does it come from? What are its biblical sources? And how are we to deal with it in practice? Some notes on our doctrine… In purgatory somewhere between heaven and hell? At rest until the resurrection? What happens […]

Where do you find God? Everywhere, right? After all, He is omnipresent. And where do you experience God? The place where He is at home. Following is a divine service on the three places where God dwells Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer […]

Knowing what the District Apostles are discussing, reading what new things the Chief Apostle has written on our conception of the departed, and casting a glance into the congregations around the world—all of this is possible with community. Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New […]

Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight. Killed in the crossfire between police and […]

As of last Sunday, Peter Schulte is the number two man in the District Apostle district of Australia. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began by ordaining him into the Apostle ministry, and then went on to assign him as a District Apostle Helper for the enormous working area. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC […]

Affirming the omnipotence of God when you have lost everything? Professing the love of God when you actually feel like weeping and wailing? “Yes indeed,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he goes on to unlock the apparent contradiction. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the country with the largest number of New Apostolic Christians […]

Standing in front of the offertory and weighing out one last time: “How much should I put in? What will I get out of it?” And then the all-important question: are my calculations correct? The ancient Roman expression “do ut des” (I give so that you might give) is still very widespread today: naturally I […]

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time. Deaf from birth, Frank Jensen never thought […]

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: Suphakaln Wongcompune / Fotolia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia […]

Merely believing in Jesus will not do, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says, and explains what effects faith can and should have. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider celebrated a divine service in Thika (Kenya) in June 2017 Photo: NAC Kenya Some 4,300 brothers and sisters participated in the divine service he celebrated on Friday, 30 June 2017 […]