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Floods in Myanmar affect thousands: contact to congregations disrupted

The New Apostolic Church in South-East Asia is anxious. Hundreds of thousands of people in Myanmar are affected by the recent floods. Contact has been lost to our Church members in the north of the country. Photo: Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters Photo: Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters Apostle Wolf and Bishop Tansahtikno on the way to a divine […]

August 12, 2015
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At home around the world

Washing the neighbour’s feet … How we can help in our congregations is something that young brothers and sisters in Australia worked on. nac.today also provides information on a selection of publications available from the district churches and reports about the death of Apostle Mwale. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Apostle (ret.) Mwale dies The […]

July 24, 2015
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A milestone in Church history

Today, 180 years ago to the day, the Catholic Apostolic Congregations in London solemnly appointed their Apostles—the birth of the apostolate of the modern era. But the further history developed a little differently than expected. The Apostles of the Catholic Apostolic Church in a photomontage (without Duncan MacKenzie) Photo: Archiv The Apostles’ Chapel and the […]

July 14, 2015
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At home around the world

There are many ways of telling people about Jesus Christ, of proclaiming His gospel, and acquainting them with the New Apostolic Church. What is important here as with everything else is that we keep in mind the various countries and their cultures. At home around the world: Switzerland Photo: NAK Schweiz At home around the […]

July 3, 2015
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From street child to founding father

Many contributed to the development of the Church by preaching or doing soul care, but Apostle John Erb also laid the legal foundations for the New Apostolic Church in the United States. John Erb was born 140 years ago to the day. He had his share of ups and downs in life. The only one […]

June 24, 2015
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Development work not only in spiritual matters

One church, many cultures … This was only one of the aspects under which the New Apostolic Church—which is active in nearly all countries worldwide—presented itself at the Evangelical Church Convention in Stuttgart, the largest such gathering in Germany. On the agenda were not only spiritual topics, but also humanitarian aid and the promotion of […]

June 9, 2015
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A heavyweight in terms of faith

A man with a clear profile … Not only his imposing appearance, his voice, and his poise contributed to his striking personality, but most of all his heart’s attitude. District Apostle Klaus of Southern Germany would have been 75 years of age today. He was born in Engen in southern Germany and was the first […]

June 3, 2015
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At home around the world

Many different countries — many different ways to live one’s faith. Today our overview incorporates some insights into New Apostolic congregations in South and Central America, Africa and Europe. Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke El Salvador Photo: NAC USA Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten Angola As of 1 January 2015, Bishops have been […]

May 13, 2015
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Their business is to serve the Church

The New Apostolic Church may not have a whole army of officials at its disposal, but it does have a dedicated service division. nac.today looked at its tasks and divisions. New Apostolic Church – International Headquarters, Zurich Photo: Oliver Rütten The Secretarial staff works directly with the Chief Apostle. Photo: Oliver Rütten Vision and Mission […]

April 29, 2015
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The pain of loss: “Doesn’t praying help?”

Having to take leave of a loved one is very painful. When death is preceded by a long and serious illness, then grief is compounded by the gnawing and painful question: Why didn’t our prayers help? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider responded to this question in the memorial service for Apostle Xavier Arèse. Floral decorations at […]

April 22, 2015
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Working with heart, soul, and reason

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. […]

March 18, 2015
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At home around the world

“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 […]

March 12, 2015
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Duties between ministry and commission

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 […]

March 7, 2015
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New hymnal introduced in Spain

Starting tomorrow, the New Apostolic Church in Spain will turn over a new leaf, so to speak. As of 1 March, the brothers and sisters there will be singing from a new hymnal. The new Spanish hymnal originated from a kind of big sister in a different part of the world. New hymnal introduced in […]

February 28, 2015
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At home worldwide

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of important occasions for which brothers and sisters have come together. Besides divine services and meetings with Christians of other denominations there were sacramental acts and ordinations. Guest membership in the ACK in Stade (Germany) Photo: NAK Norddeutschland Meeting of district leaders (Brazil) Photo: NAC […]

February 26, 2015
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The storms of life: “Where is your faith?”

Everybody goes through turbulent times, not only the individual believer but also the Church as a whole. God poses the question: “Where is your faith?” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gives a number of answers and allows a glimpse of one of the most profound moments of his life. The storms of life: “Where is your […]

February 12, 2015