Church members want to understand Church doctrine. The current issue of community features clearly understandable teaching texts for just such members. What is divine service? What is forgiveness of sins? Answers to important questions. The core content of community consists of twelve pages that are also regularly published in Unsere Familie, the German-language magazine of […]

All interested parties are invited: the New Apostolic congregations in the German-speaking regions of the world will be open to the public for a service for the departed on Sunday, 6 November 2016. The preparations are already underway. Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International For Chief […]

He is at home in two countries, works for the Church on three continents, and speaks six languages: Bishop Aramik Fesdjian has been accustomed to internationality right from the cradle. In this interview he talks about his life between the worlds. In the interview: Bishop Aramik Fesdjian Photo: Danièle Idler Youth event with Apostle Jens […]

“Being a Christian in everyday life” is the subject in our divine services in September. There are many sources from which we can gather inspirations on how to be a Christian in everyday life. The age of communication has greatly expanded the possibilities. Inspiration from social media For a few months now, the New Apostolic […]

Making the impossible possible? Yes, there is a power that can do that. It has something to do with a seed, a mountain, and a tree. Explanations were given in a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Photo: Photo: NAC Albania Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: “Increase our faith!” is what the […]

The organ starts to play, the Priest walks to the front, and steps behind the altar. The altar is built on a platform, behind which the cross has been mounted. The altar is the place where God is worshipped, where we remember the sacrifice of Jesus, and where the minister stands to preach. The altar […]

A meeting of sisters bigger than any ministers’ meeting, our doctrine in theory and practice … The following examples show the role of women in the Church, and right there in the front lines is Africa. Photo: NAC Malawi Photo: NAC Malawi Photo: NAC Malawi Photo: NAC Malawi Photo: NAC Malawi Photo: NAC South East […]

Chief Apostle Schneider did not mince his words when he addressed the ministers and their service to God. A ministry is not a rank. A minister’s task in the congregation is to be vigilant and warn the members of impending danger. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was accompanied to Albania by District Apostles Bernd Koberstein and […]

Pastoral care is complex and individual. Sometimes it is a single prayer, but often it is a special and close relationship, and continued support. In a meeting of ministers, Chief Apostle Schneider talked about his conception of pastoral care. In the 60,000 congregations of the New Apostolic Church around the world there are 260,000 ministers, […]

His name is not really all that well known, but he was one of the pioneers of what later came to be known as the New Apostolic Church. Apostle Friedrich Wachmann bought the first church building and published a devotional book. He was born 175 years ago to the day. Apostle Friedrich Wachmann with his […]

A Church in which people feel at home … and come together. Over the last few days again, New Apostolic Christians around the world spent time together: with special people, at unusual times, and in unusual places. Fellowship with the Chief Apostle Photo: NAC Canada Fellowship with the Chief Apostle Photo: NAC Canada Fellowship with […]

Divine salvation is invisible. Christians, however, are to make it visible through their prayers and their faith so that people can recognize salvation. Chief Apostle Schneider invited the congregations to take part in this. Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: BNA Chisinau Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti […]

Construction, development, and growth—there is a great deal going on in the congregations and districts around the world. A new Bishop was ordained, a new school inaugurated, and new websites launched. Read on. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: […]

Who imparts salvation in Jesus Christ? We find an answer in the story of the feeding of the five thousand. It is not only an old story, but a miracle that continues to occur to this day—over and over. And every believer can participate in it. Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz […]

Magazines, hymnals, teaching material: long before Frankfurt, Leipzig was the centre of the New Apostolic publishing world. But this is not the only way the congregation which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday has gone down in history. Photo: NAK Leipzig Photo: NAK Leipzig The official organ named “New Apostolic Review” Photo: […]

Tests. Sooner or later we all have to face them, in one way or another. Important is that we know how we can draw the strength we need. Following is some useful advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: […]

Enrique Eduardo Minio is at work as the “architect of the future” in the southern regions of South America. That is how the Chief Apostle referred to him at his ordination. What does this mean in practice? Following is an interview with both the former District Apostle and the new District Apostle. Youth Day in […]

There is likely no other prayer that is recited as often and with such fervour, emotion, and dignity. This suggests the close relationship to God the Creator and heavenly Father. It makes those praying it humble and great at the same time. This prayer admits us to the feeling that we are close to the […]