It is a country of superlatives—also for the New Apostolic Church. It is also a country of striking contrasts between rural and urban Africa: the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here are some insights from a District Apostle whose best bet is often a motorbike. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA […]

When faith creates music, it will be in more than one key! The “Show Your Talent” song contest already proved that quite clearly at the International Church Convention 2014. Now a new edition is scheduled for the IYC 2019. The call going out to young musicians today is: “Show us what you’ve got!” Photo: Marcel […]

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: […]

Heeeeeey! — A joyful shout provides a foretaste of things to come in 2019: at the end of May, eight young New Apostolic Christians tested out the positive atmosphere in the Düsseldorf arena. They are ambassadors for the International Youth Convention (IYC). Photo: Konstantin Hepp Photo: Konstantin Hepp Photo: Konstantin Hepp Southern Germany: Simon Züfle […]

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 […]

Divine services can be held in a church or in the open air. But that a service is transmitted to a congregation that worships under a tree does not happen very often. From Saxsonsea to tree trunk Photo: NAC Mozambique Different, because Christ is our Lord! Youth Day in Berlin Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Different, because […]

“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 […]

Resolving conflicts and working together constructively … Ministers in Ghana recently came together for a capacity building workshop. And that can mean that they slip into a role other than theirs. Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

Youth gatherings everywhere … In this week’s review, we will focus on some of these events and see just how rich and varied our faith is. Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria Photo: NAC Zimbabwe Photo: NAC Zimbabwe Photo: NAC Zimbabwe Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC […]

It is a year of united Youth Days. There was a double premiere this past weekend in Germany. The start, however, was made in South Africa at the beginning of the year. Join us as we look at three events celebrating the love of life and the joy of faith. Photo: NAK Nord- und Ostdeutschland […]

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 […]

Hylton Memorial Chapel, just outside of Washington, is an ideal venue not only for the first US Church convention but also for the divine service today, Sunday. On Saturday afternoon, the Christian event centre hosted the exhibition NAC Talks. Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson […]

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 […]

“The Chief Apostle has the last word,” Erich Senn, head of administration at the international offices in Zurich, says. But it takes time until everything is finalised for a District Apostle Meeting. “And we help him.” Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

What is the capital of the USA? Most would say New York. New York is the largest and most famous of US cities, but not the country’s capital. It is Washington, D.C., and this is where the International District Apostle Meeting will be taking place in the upcoming week. D.C. means District of Columbia, and […]

Jesus bids farewell to His church. It is becoming clearer and clearer to them that He is about to leave them. But not for good! The comforting thing about this farewell is that there is hope for a reunion. The congregation is very sad. Their Lord and Master is about to leave them. “Stay Lord, […]

The pipe organ in our Silvertown church in Cape Town (South Africa) has 2,600 pipes. This is where Tristan Williams plays every Sunday. But in the summer of 2016, other organists had to cover for him for three months when he went on a trip to Germany. From the Olympic Tower in Munich, Tristan had […]

There are many New Apostolic congregations around the globe—rich in tradition and their own culture. There is a lot of energy everywhere, the congregations are colourful, and yet they are all united under one roof. Following is a small selection. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]