The New Apostolic Church would like to offer its ministers better training opportunities—and on a global level, at that. It is for this reason that the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) is working on an e-learning program. Following are some initial insights.  The training and ongoing education of ministers is nothing new in the New […]

The photo wall at home, huge bouquets of flowers, and many other things: there was also a personality cult around the Church’s leaders. Why that was the case back then and is no longer the case today was discussed at the 2019 International Youth Convention. Here is part six of the panel discussion.

Sealing, ordination, Church order: without the Apostle ministry, the Church is hardly conceivable. What does the Apostle ministry mean for the New Apostolic Church? Here is the fifth part of the panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019.

Since today, liturgy is literally an open book in the New Apostolic Church: all prescriptions for divine services can now be found on nak.org, the official website of the Church. The term “liturgy”, which derives from the ancient Greek word leiturgeia (“public service”), denotes the prescribed sequence of the divine service, as well as the words, actions, […]

What was it like back then when there were no living Apostles? Even then, the church was still apostolic. In what manner? This is explained in part four of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

Christianity recognises three kinds of manna: natural bread, bread from heaven, and the bread we all partake of. What they have in common is the way we express our gratitude for them. And this has very little to do with words. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC […]

Arnaud Martig loves travelling and interacting with people. This is what he liked about his job in international sales. He has been an Apostle since 2020 and will be appointed District Apostle Helper for the district of Canada on 13 October 2024. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen. Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: […]

Many youth events and children’s services over the past few weeks focused on our annual motto. Through play or in workshops, the young generation all over the world is learning that prayer works. Photo: NAK Russland Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: […]

Some congregations in Bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. Hardly any other country is so close to heaven. It is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. And the members of the Church are as diverse as the country itself. Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA […]

Shortly before the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, we are going to have a closer look at the meaning of peace. So that the day is more than just an opportunity for reflection, District Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler has written down a few thoughts on how we can […]

“The District Apostle has confidence in you and I have confidence in you,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said to the latest member of the international Church leadership. “I have one last thing to do. Time is moving on and we must prepare for the future.” This is how Chief Apostle Schneider announced a ministerial act […]

After 48 years in ministry and six years as a District Apostle, Jürg Zbinden will retire next Sunday. He enjoyed being there for his brothers and sisters and will continue to be active on the foundation board of the NAK-Humanitas aid organisation. The Zbinden family Photo: privat District Apostle Zbinden with two of his grandchildren […]

The New Testament recognises at least two different types of Apostles, if not more. What does this mean for the Apostle ministry of today? Answers from a panel discussion at the International Youth Convention 2019, part 3.