Dedications, commemorations, confirmations—there sure seems to be a lot going on in the congregations around the world. As usual, we provide our readers with a brief, representative overview of the events of the past week in the many New Apostolic congregations around the world. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

What does a Deacon do? Is this ministry still timely? What are his concrete tasks in the congregation? Deacons are a very active part of our congregations in Africa. District Apostle Charles Ndandula from Zambia reports, “Our Deacons are very busy. They visit sick members and families on a regular basis. They look after the […]

Complaining, sulking, not attending the divine services… then the glad tidings that “Christ lives” is not credible. In his Easter sermon, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke of a revolution at the time of Christ, as well as of the changes that must take place in our time. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France […]

“It also happens again and again in our day that things in our lives, in the congregation, do not always go as we would wish.” — On Good Friday, Chief Apostle Schneider spoke about failure and victory in affliction, and drew some parallels to our own lives. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica […]

Like no one else, he influenced the development of a movement that eventually became the New Apostolic Church . Not only because he played a central role in our Church’s history, but also because he had a defining impact on a Christian denomination that was still in its infancy at the time: Apostle Friedrich Wilhelm […]

Distraught? In despair? At times we need to take a few moments to pause and gain a clearer perspective. During his most recent trip to Canada, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider followed in the footsteps of three of Jesus’ disciples. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

Three Apostles, three languages: the first youth weekend in Senegal placed high demands on others besides the organizers. Even the confirmation represented a challenge that could only be mastered through teamwork. The Apostle responsible for the work of the Church in this country reports for nac.today. Teamwork: The first youth weekend in Senegal Photo: NAK […]

The Passiontide, with the death of the Lord on Good Friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the Lord. This is the fundamental belief of all Christians. But why is this day of the resurrection so important for us? Taking all the various gospels together, the Bible relates that it was still very early on […]

A triumphal march into the marriage chamber? Hardly! Not only individual human beings, but the church as a whole, must live through affliction. This was the message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought to the attention of God’s children, while directing their eyes to the goal of our faith—in a divine service that was of […]

The Passiontide began with yesterday’s celebration of Palm Sunday. Now we commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ, who selflessly served mankind to the very end. Passiontide signifies Christ’s time of suffering. During this period of the year, the Christian churches commemorate the sufferings of Jesus Christ as they are portrayed in the gospels. The account […]

Just three months after the launch of nac.today, the New Apostolic Church International is now ready to launch its second new medium: community is the name of the new international member magazine of the New Apostolic Church, and it is available for download as of right now. community will initially be published in English, French, […]

Finding peace in Christ: this is the goal of faith. But what comprises this peace? And how does one attain it? At times we must even fight for it. This is part of the answer from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich God’s word in human words Photo: […]

The most recent District Apostle Meeting came to its conclusion with a festive divine service. And it was precisely this work that had been accomplished over the previous days that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider chose as his main focus. He sees this as a guideline for making the right decisions—even for our members in general. […]

A new variant of the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is scheduled to appear in September 2015. This resolution was passed by the District Apostle Meeting at its most recent session. The reference work has been structured into “Questions and Answers” and is scheduled for publication in five languages to start. The International District […]

Some people grow with the tasks they are assigned. And sometimes an entrusted assignment grows under the activity of a particular person. One of these people was District Apostle Hermann Dietrich Magney. He was born 140 years ago today. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW […]

“It is the same everywhere—only completely different.” That is how Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler described our common faith in the gospel in the context of the very different living conditions that prevail from country to country. This week, nac.today will also take a look around the globe. Apostle Wolf and Bishop Tansahtikno on the way […]

What moves through the heart of the longest-serving Apostle as he looks back over his life—more than half of which he spent in this ministry—just before his retirement? What does he remember when he thinks back on his musical activities and his active missionary work? Answers from an interview with Apostle Rudolf Kainz. How did […]

Tomorrow, 8 March, is International Women’s Day – a celebration that has its roots in the battle for equal rights. Women in the New Apostolic Church cannot exercise a ministry, but they do perform invaluable pastoral work. How does that fit together? There has already been precedent for women in ministry: at the end of […]