women in ministry: the teaching document is on its way. “we will answer all your questions.” the new apostolic church is serious about its promise to ordain women. the fundamental teaching document is on its way. and meetings are starting to be offered at the local level. 24 10 2022

the word of god workshop. the periodical points the way, but every preacher has to find his own way into the listener’s heart. this was one of the topics discussed by the authors of the divine service guide at their most recent annual meeting, which took place on two continents. 20 10 2022

how a pioneer drew attention to his cause. it is 1972: a tall man in a black suit sits in the park and waits. at some point someone comes up to talk to him. their conversation marks the beginning of the new apostolic church in the philippines. today our members there look back on fifty years of church history while also looking forward to the anniversary celebration. 11 10 2022

official responses to some fundamental questions. before we can begin to look at who can carry a ministry, we have to answer the big question of what: what is a ministry; what constitutes, determines, and terminates it? here is a summary with links that will take you deeper into the subject matter. 03 10 2022

community 4/2022: there is always something new. the structure and features are always the same, but the content is always new and different. the latest edition of community is ready to be distributed in many languages and with news from around the new apostolic world. 01 10 2022

church says yes to women in ministry. for the first time in its 160-year history, the new apostolic church has, from a doctrinal perspective, provided a response to the question of whether women can be ordained to ministry—and the answer was a resounding yes. following are some of the reasons and background information for what amounts to a “significant shift in our tradition”. 20 09 2022

information evening on the ordination of women. the new apostolic church is inviting its members from all around the world to a virtual congregational evening with the chief apostle. so reports the home page of nak.org, which also mentions what the subject matter involves. the background to the developments in question is explained by nac.today. 02 09 2022

fellowship in name, doctrine, and structure. the "father of unity" was followed by the organiser and protector of new apostolic unity, namely chief apostle hermann niehaus. on 23 august 2022, we mark the 90th anniversary of his passing. this is the story of how the erstwhile farmer cultivated the church field. 23 08 2022

our mission and authority are modelled on jesus. leave the miracles to others. today’s ministers have the mission to teach and preach the gospel to everyone and in all circumstances. at a recent divine service for ministers, chief apostle jean-luc schneider reminded them of their tasks. 10 08 2022

ministry (17): effective in combination. ministry without authority? that won’t work. ministry without a mandate? this happens more often than one might think. one is universally valid, while the other is bound to circumstances. and yet the two are closely interconnected. 26 07 2022

training ministers, building churches, and planting trees. young people in bolivia cleaned up a local park. in africa and europe ministers got together to learn how to deliver better sermons. and in sierra leone, apostle braima saffa dedicated three churches in one day. 25 07 2022

changes in the circle of the apostles (1/2022). thanks to relaxed covid restrictions, chief apostle jean-luc schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. a district apostle also went into retirement. now there is one less district apostle area worldwide. 06 07 2022

community 3/2022: something for everybody. ‌reports of divine services, doctrinal subjects, or a section for children—everybody will find something in community that interests them. 01 07 2022

ministry (16): interwoven with its bearer. it is quite obvious that a ministry requires a bearer. otherwise it would remain invisible and incapable of action. but what demands does it place on the person in question? and how are the ministry and the minister interconnected? 15 06 2022

love, truth, unity: the weapons of god. gideon did not need a huge army to win his battle. his sharpest weapons were his faith and his trust in god. read on to find out why he is an example to follow, and not just for ministers. 08 06 2022

what the district apostles talk about. the international district apostle meeting in buenos aires ended today, two years later than planned. the agenda included a wide variety of topics. here is an overview. 04 06 2022

church for and with children. the greatest wealth of a congregation is its children. this is a treasure that to be cherished and fostered—whether in special services for children or singing together or planting a garden. here are some inspiring ideas to imitate. 02 06 2022

pentecost 2022 in buenos aires. politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of argentina beats in buenos aires. this is where the leaders of the new apostolic regional churches from all over the world will be meeting for their pentecost council starting today. 01 06 2022