Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus. Really? More and more doubt is being cast on this core statement of the gospel. Some think it nothing more than a nice story, others consider it to be symbolic. But for believing Christians, it is more than that. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

Today, the Holy Spirit rules the church. The resurrection and ascension of Jesus has created space for the Spirit of God, whose powerful activity can be felt in the church pew. Here is what we can expect in the divine services in June. The liturgical calendars of the various Churches agree that Pentecost Sunday concludes […]

The Christian faith gives security and peace of mind. However, the gospel also highlights the fact that duties await every believer. The Sunday divine services in the month of May describe this interaction. Christ the Creator Security: Security: It was not coincidence or arbitrariness that created the world and mankind. In oneness with God the […]

It is remarkable to see what is happening around the globe every day. For example, there is a nice little story from Cape Town. Only upon reading does it become clear just how much a fun event can take out of you. Even a half marathon requires endurance Photo: Masahke Foundation Even a half marathon […]

Jesus entered Jerusalem, and of all things on the back of a donkey. For many of those who witnessed this it was outrageous. After all, the people had been expecting the Messiah, who had been announced as a king. And now this!? By the end of the week, Jesus Christ will have been killed. Passion […]

Those who trust in God are willing to make a contribution without really knowing what to expect. However, they can be sure that they will not be disappointed. Thoughts on our 2019 motto from District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Northern and Eastern Germany). In order to become rich in God we must bow under God’s will. […]

The period of Lent is approaching its climax: Passion Week will culminate in the triumphant Easter message of the resurrection of Jesus. But before that there is still the cross. In the church calendar, the coming weeks are the most exciting, emotional, and varied: Christians hold their breath. Before they can sing a song of […]

First Malawi, then Mozambique, and finally Zimbabwe: Cyclone Idai left a trail of destruction in its wake. Aid organisations of the New Apostolic Church have joined the ranks of organisations providing disaster relief. Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC […]

He grew up as the son of a Protestant pastor. At the age of 24, Helmut Strippel converted to the New Apostolic faith. Today, Helmut, a retired Priest, is active in the Council of Christian Churches in Germany (CCCG). Helmut Strippel with his parents and older brother Photo: privat Priest Helmut Strippel (ret.) has been […]

Bread and wine in one? Drops of wine instead of a sip of wine from a cup? Is that the proper way to celebrate the Lord’s Supper? The form of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church raises questions. The answers are given by looking at two thousand years of development. All Jesus said was […]

Whether at the end of the world, close to the South Pole, or on a small island somewhere in Africa, divine services and fellowship are possible nearly everywhere in the world. All one has to do is get up and go. A trip around the world Photo: Jeannot Leibfried A trip around the world Photo: […]

The latest trend is intermittent fasting. Bookshops are full of books on the topic. But fasting is more than not eating or skipping meals. It has consequences you have to accept. A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Fasting is a training for more humanity, a German theologian and author says. And […]

It does not happen every day that the website of a District Church dedicates a whole page to a District Elder. Yet this is what the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines has done. “Mourning our founding father” Photo: NAC Philippines “Mourning our founding father” Photo: NAC Philippines Chinese New Year celebration in New York […]

Holy Communion with both elements combined? One hundred years ago, the Church made this New Apostolic specialty mandatory for all districts. This new edition of our series on the communion wafer tells the story behind it all. It was the first meeting of Apostles following the First World War. And very little of its content […]

Nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider in the second half of last year. He also appointed two new District Apostles. One Apostle passed away, seven Apostles and two District Apostles retired, and one Apostle was dismissed. Apostle Kalenga Roger Kabengele Photo: ENA DR Congo Apostle André Mutanga Sukadi, Merlin Wamba Basolo, Kayembe Muteba […]

Many things are conceivable in the Philippines, or to be more exact, on the island of Cebu. Even a delicious Christmas dinner with German dumplings. A chef from Saxony in Germany is making it happen. Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank Hoyer Photo: Privat/Frank […]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, the popular saying goes. Traditionally, confirmation services in Argentina and Brazil take place on the first Sunday in December. It has to do with the school holidays. Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA […]

A canvas in brilliant tone colours. This is what the regional church is working on which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting this weekend. Music is an integral part of worship in the New Apostolic Church around the globe. This is particularly apparent in southern Africa. The online shop of the New Apostolic Church […]