It is one of the oldest congregations within the New Apostolic Church. Barely five years after the international Church celebrated its 150th anniversary, this honour now also goes to two congregations in Bielefeld (Germany): Bielefeld and Quelle. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland The New […]

The ambassadors are on their way. And the base is on the move: a spotlight on all the preparations for the International Youth Convention (IYC) 2019 around the globe. Some examples from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

What would the Church be without its youth? A church without a future! The Chief Apostle and District Apostles repeatedly emphasise the importance of our offers to young people. But what does this mean in concrete terms? What offers are these? It was at the 2013 Day of the Youth in Brisbane, Australia that Chief […]

The Apostle ministry holds special status In New Apostolic doctrine. Apostolic thinking really only began to take hold on 14 July 1835, when the number of twelve Apostles was complete in the ranks of the Catholic Apostolic Church. And it has endured to this day. This must be evident in congregational life. Jesus is the […]

In the first six months of 2018, nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider. He also assigned a District Apostle Helper and appointed a District Apostle. Seven Apostles were retired. Apostle Mbana Nyassi (1979) Photo: NAC Gambia Apostle Ignatius Nche Nchi (1978), Braima Saffa (1972), Ernest Onyebuchi Onwukwe (1960) Photo: NAC Cameroon Apostle David […]

“Move closer! No, not with the camera. Zoom in,” Tim Schaefer-Rolffs prompts the cameraman with the black vest. But by then he had already started to make his way to the altar and was now standing directly in front of it. Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim […]

The challenges are clear, the objectives are defined. What are the means needed to achieve these? And what are the differences between today and the past? The last part of the interview with the Chief Apostle gives an overview of how the Church is setting itself up for the future. The Church is faced with […]

He is the face of the New Apostolic Church in Cuba, the largest Caribbean island. He is a journalist with an alert mind and a big heart: Bishop Alex Michel Reyes Martinez is good for the Church. Learn a little more about him. Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: NAK Schweiz […]

There is no universal cure. The challenges that the global Church faces in the various regions are just too different. Part two of the interview with the Chief Apostle offers an approach: focus on the essentials. And what are these? Religious education for children and young adults: this is one of the strategic goals you […]

Christian love transcends borders. Join us on a trip around the world this week as we visit school projects in South-East Asia, Central America, and Africa currently receiving help from the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NACSEA Relief Fund Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: […]

He is easily underestimated. But if you bother to look a second time, you will clearly recognise the spiritual leader and a big heart. District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum is retiring this weekend. Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Bernhard […]

There is no better time for youth gatherings than summer. These special events are meant to speak to the younger generation, and offer an exciting programme in nice weather—the best ingredients for a few enjoyable hours. Photo: NAK Nord- und Ostdeutschland Photo: NAK Nord- und Ostdeutschland Photo: NAK Nord- und Ostdeutschland Photo: NAK Nord- und […]

An extensive area of low pressure has been dumping rain on the American capital for days. The atmosphere is quite different at the International District Apostle Meeting, which is in session. The discussions of the Church leaders are taking place in a cheerful and warm atmosphere. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was able to welcome all […]

This year’s Pentecost festivities will take place in the United States. Historically, the New Apostolic Church in the US goes back almost as far as its European roots. Technically, the District Church was instrumental in making video transmissions a firm establishment around the world. The New Apostolic Church in the United States goes back to […]

Mary saw the gardener, the Emmaus disciples a stranger. But they recognised Him by what He said or did: Jesus lives! He is here and still active. Nothing has changed in this respect. There are witnesses of this. Who are they? Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert Anderson Photo: Robert […]

The name of the city the Chief Apostle will visit this coming Sunday is Livingstone: the cradle of the New Apostolic Church in Zambia. It was here, ninety years ago, that the Church was established. Following is the story of a District Church with a fascinating history. Photo: NAC Zambia A new medical centre in […]

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Italy this coming weekend. He will be in Trebaseleghe, 25 kilometres north of Venice. The congregation is looking forward to the special visitor, everything is ready. Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia “What distinguishes Italy from a New Apostolic […]

With a population of 1.6 million, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the second most densely populated city in Europe. Small in comparison is the number of people who make their way to Calle Reverendo José Bundo 14–18 on Wednesdays and Sundays. Members from Barcelona … Photo: INA Barcelona / […]