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District Apostle Meeting kicks off with topics relevant for Africa

The International District Apostle Meeting is in session. This is the first time since the initial resolutions concerning our concept of ministry were communicated. There are still many open questions, but this is not the only interesting subject. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

November 23, 2017
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A trip to the first congregation in South Africa

Many brothers and sisters—and a significant piece of history—await Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he travels to South Africa this week. Carl Georg Klibbe Photo: ApWiki Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schlaphoff Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv On Pentecost Sunday, 4 June 1906, Apostle Klibbe dedicated the first church building in South Africa: Claremont Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv […]

October 9, 2017
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Comfort from our belief in God’s love

Our conception of the departed is one of the treasures of the New Apostolic faith. But where does it come from? What are its biblical sources? And how are we to deal with it in practice? Some notes on our doctrine… In purgatory somewhere between heaven and hell? At rest until the resurrection? What happens […]

October 4, 2017
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Go!

Let’s move! Jesus urges His disciples to overcome their apathy, to move on, and begin to teach the people. This exhortation applies to the ministers, but also to every single Christian. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA The four elements […]

August 31, 2017
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Maiden visit to the roof of the world

They are numbered among the highest New Apostolic congregations in the world: Ghankula (2,151 metres) and Naugaon (1,435 metres) in the Himalayan foothills. Day-to-day life, getting around, and divine services—this is another world. Maiden visit to the roof of the world Photo: Lily David / David Devaraj Maiden visit to the roof of the world […]

August 5, 2017
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Speaking the other one’s language

Wherever the Spirit of God dwells He makes an impact. But for these effects to unfold and develop it requires that we believe in our own sealing. Excerpts from the 2017 Pentecost service by the Chief Apostle. “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the […]

June 4, 2017
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“Let’s get together”—in Brazil for 90 years

It all began with a newspaper ad… This year, the New Apostolic Church in Brazil is celebrating its 90th birthday—with a lot of music, a youth convention that transcends borders, and an unusual invitation to all. Josef Koller and his wife Photo: INA Brasil Class of 1928—members in São Paulo Photo: INA Brasil hief Apostle […]

May 19, 2017
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Plain talk – What are you going to choose?

Is a Christian allowed to be uncompromising? Yes, says the Chief Apostle. In fact, sometimes he has to be! Following are concrete examples from a divine service, which gives insight into a somewhat different world. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

March 9, 2017
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Pastoral care in Senegal

It takes a whole village to raise a child. This African proverb also exists in Senegal. Following are some experiences from this West African country which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday. Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Stephan Wolf Photo: Stephan Wolf Photo: NAK Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland Photo: NAK […]

February 16, 2017
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Coming together in the year 2016

It has been a year of coming together: mergers between District Churches, reconciliation among apostolic denominations, and reaching out to guests with a service for the departed. Following is a look back over the most important events of 2016… Mergers and management changes Photo: NAK International Mergers and management changes Photo: NAK International Mergers and […]

December 29, 2016
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Love, comfort, and new life – the Creator at work

An ancient message, one that is still valid. A Bible text that has been set to music. And a prayer that was answered a long time ago. In a recent service, the Chief Apostle examined the clean heart and the steadfast spirit mentioned in the Psalms. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt […]

November 3, 2016
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2016)

Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the first half of the year 2016. Apostle Hans-Jürgen Berndt Photo: Daniel Rudolph Apostle Afonso Avelino and Apostle José Calenga Baza Photo: Apostle Michael Dimba is retired after working as an Apostle for sixteen years Photo: NAC Kimberley Chief Apostle Jean-Luc […]

July 8, 2016
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Jesus Christ: from beginning to end

“Let all things with God begin”, this exhortation from a hymn is probably known to many. But what does that mean in everyday life? How can we implement it? Some practical tips from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel […]

June 16, 2016
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Prayer for peace at memorial

“C’etait genial.” It was awesome. These were Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s own words as he said goodbye in South Korea. He was heading home after having been in the Far East for ten days. His visit left lasting impressions, but he also took many impressions home with him. Photo: NAC Korea Photo: NAC Japan Photo: […]

June 1, 2016
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Frankfurt: a focal point in Church history

Official seat, media centre, and starting point: Frankfurt am Main plays an important role in the history of the New Apostolic Church in several respects. Following is a look at the city in which the Chief Apostle will celebrate Pentecost this coming Sunday. It all began with the first sealing not only on German ground […]

May 12, 2016
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They have their hands full

More than one thousand people to seal in a three-hour service! Where is that still possible? In Zambia, a New Apostolic stronghold. The Apostles have their hands full. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Zambia is a wonderful country with wonderful people. Situated […]

May 2, 2016