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All things are of God, through God, and to God

Why do we give God the glory? Why do we trust Him? Why do we keep our promises and proclaim salvation in Christ to our neighbour? The Chief Apostle supplied answers to these questions at Thanksgiving. Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: […]

October 29, 2015
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A man of great faith

This past Sunday, 25 October 2015, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in our central church in Buenos Aires in Argentina, in which he placed District Apostle Norberto Passuni into retirement. District Apostle Helper Enrique Eduardo Minio was ordained to succeed him as District Apostle for Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Central church […]

October 28, 2015
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Exploring the Catechism is fun

Time is running, 16 seconds to go … then the answer has to be logged in: “What are the identifying features of the church of Jesus Christ?” nacquiz is an online quiz that tests how much you know about the Catechism. The Catechism as an online quiz. Photo: Benjamin Müller The Catechism as an online […]

October 26, 2015
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God’s covenant then and now

God in His love made a covenant with man. In a divine service in Auckland recently, the Chief Apostle drew parallels between the people at the time of Moses and us today, and emphasized how important our faith in the sacrifice of Jesus and in His return is. He also addressed the importance of Holy […]

October 24, 2015
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At home worldwide: Carrying responsibility

Young brothers take on responsibility in the Church, and brothers and sisters in South Africa celebrate the dedication of their church building. nac.today takes a look at the congregational life on three continents. Ordination in Kedoya (Indonesia) Photo: NAC Indonesia Ordination in Kedoya (Indonesia) Photo: NAC Indonesia Ordination in Kedoya (Indonesia) Photo: NAC Indonesia Ordination […]

October 23, 2015
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Almost nine million members in nearly 190 countries

The New Apostolic Church is active in almost all countries on all continents. Africa is home to the majority of members. Countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia top the list. At its recent conference in Johannesburg, the District Apostle Meeting made a slight adjustment to the worldwide membership figures. The […]

October 22, 2015
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New District Apostle Helper for the Cape

District Apostle Noel Edward Barnes will turn 66 this year. He is responsible for the New Apostolic Church Cape and is approaching retirement age. In view of his pending retirement a District Apostle Helper will be commissioned: Apostle John Leslie Kriel. The congregations in the District Apostle Area were informed about this last Sunday. John […]

October 21, 2015
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He created the global bond of faith

In the archives of the New Apostolic Church, there are extensive travel reports of Chief Apostle Ernst Streckeisen’s journeys between 1975 and 1978. Today, Ernst Streckeisen would have been 110 years old. Those who had the privilege of meeting Chief Apostle Streckeisen personally were struck by his kind and loving personality. He was humble and […]

October 19, 2015
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District Apostle Norberto Passuni: “I loved my work”

At the end of October, District Apostle Norberto Passuni from Buenos Aires will retire. He has been responsible for the New Apostolic Church in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay since 2008. Stages of an eventful life. Avellaneda in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the place where Norberto Passuni was born on 20 January […]

October 17, 2015
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Our understanding of ministry is being revised

“After the Catechism is before the Catechism …” This was the motto that accompanied the introduction of this fundamental reference work in December 2012. And driven by this motto, the District Apostle Meeting continues to work on fundamental concepts. Currently in the District Apostles’ focus is our concept of ministry. How do we understand ministry? […]

October 14, 2015
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International youth convention planned for 2019

“We can hardly imagine under what horrible circumstances many people have to live!” the Chief Apostle prayed at the beginning of the District Apostles’ conference in Johannesburg in South Africa. Afterwards there was much to discuss and to decide for the District Apostles. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: NAC South East Africa Photo: […]

October 12, 2015
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Encouraging and imparting values

“Serve the Lord with gladness.” This is nothing new. What is new, however, is a whole catalogue of requirements and practical help given by the Chief Apostle. Following are excerpts from the recent divine service that he held for the ministers in Europe. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

October 5, 2015
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At home worldwide: from Cooper City to Cape Town

Living where other people spend their holidays … This is the case for many New Apostolic Christians too. Yet they do the same as everybody else and go about their daily lives. Following is a glimpse at the normal day-to-day life in three different District Churches. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA […]

October 2, 2015
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Guide for interdenominational dialogue

The Working Group of Christian Churches in Germany (ACK) has published a new guide on its relations to the New Apostolic Church. To find out what this is all about, read on. Dialogue among various denominations is established practice … Photo: Oliver Rütten … like here at an official function in Cologne (Germany) in November […]

September 30, 2015
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“The ministry is so great and its bearer so small”

The gap between expectations and reality, between the ministry and its bearer … This field of tension made for some moving moments in the most recent divine service for ministers in Europe: the Chief Apostle apologized. The minister as a servant of God and a servant of the congregation … That was the topic of […]

September 29, 2015
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Accepted — not accepted: The return of the Lord

New Apostolic Christians believe that Jesus Christ will return as the bridegroom and take His bridal congregation unto Himself on the day of the Lord. But who will be included in this group? Who will be accepted by Him? What will happen? Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: Michael Deppner Photo: […]

September 26, 2015