“we are not going to turn our church upside down!”. the new apostolic church’s concept of ministry is taking shape: chief apostle jean-luc schneider explained some of the key points today at a divine service for ministers that was transmitted throughout europe—and also provided an outlook on open questions. 22 10 2017

a distinction: ministry and hierarchy. the new concept of ministry has begun to have some concrete implications, a point that the chief apostle made clear at today’s divine service for ministers, which was transmitted throughout europe. a special edition of the divine service guide is now being issued. the most important points from it follow in brief. 22 10 2017

church merger running smoothly. the merger of two neighbouring district churches in germany is approaching fast. the name of the new entity has been selected, its statutes have received initial approval, and the administrative offices are being restructured—and there is even a new date for the actual merger. 11 07 2017

megacity new york: home for people from all over the world. new york city is known for its diversity. as the gate to the new world the city has welcomed immigrants from all over the world for decades. it has become the home for people of many different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and traditions. 22 06 2017

black on white: our concept of ministry is unfolding. the concept of ministry of the new apostolic church is becoming more and more concrete. this is reflected in the publication which the ministers of the church around the world will be receiving over the next few days. this is not a revolution, but certainly an evolution. 21 06 2017

nacmaps – finding congregations instead of looking for them. how do you get to church on a sunday morning without any hassles and on time? we have just the thing for you—even if you have never been to the congregation before. 13 06 2017

our conception of ministry goes into the next round. for the first time this year, the district apostles and their assistants will meet for a conference. this time, chief apostle jean-luc schneider has invited them to vienna (austria). the focus will be on the new apostolic conception of ministry. 01 06 2017

milestones in the making. pentecost in vienna has what it takes to create milestones. so also in 1990, a year that went down in new apostolic history. besides being the first international conference of apostles it was also the first international transmission of a pentecost service. follow us on a journey through time. 31 05 2017

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… 29 12 2016

between ministerial authority and leadership function. it was the top subject of discussion for the district apostles and apostles over this rapidly closing year: work on the new concept of ministry. what is so important about this, and where will the journey take us? following is a brief review and a look ahead. 27 12 2016

listening with the eyes. although fully concentrated, they sit in divine service without understanding a word. when central divine services are broadcast by satellite, some brothers and sisters go home almost the same way they came, because their world is the world of signed language. but things are changing. 08 12 2016

the church in the world: an eye on global risks. not of this world, but in this world … a church is also exposed to world events and needs to think about what all can happen in the event of conflicts, wars, and disasters. is there a way to prepare for something like this? 05 12 2016

neighbouring districts to merge 2018. “not only in africa are there plans to merge neighbouring church districts, but also in germany.” this is how nak.org, the official website of the new apostolic church, announces a pending third merger. 04 12 2016

the making-of: how the new year’s message is created. it is late november. christmas still seems so far away, let alone the new year. but chief apostle jean-luc schneider wants to record his new year’s message today. all good things come in threes. 03 12 2016

a remake: jesus in words and miracles. it was one of the biggest music projects that the new apostolic church has ever staged. now there are plans for a remake. the pop oratorio “i am! jesus in words and miracles” will be restaged in 2018. 01 12 2016

making guests feel at home. there are various kinds of guests: invited guests, surprise guests, and rare guests. five congregations around the world recently welcomed special guests. 18 11 2016

southern africa: the birth of a new district church. on his visit to cape town on 18 december 2016, chief apostle jean-luc schneider will create a new district apostle area: southern africa. this will be comprised of the current districts south east africa and cape. the new district apostle will be john leslie kriel. 13 11 2016

staying fit for faith and everday life. not struggling with things ourselves, but learning from one another and seeking solutions together is the way to stay in shape—also in terms of faith. meetings, seminars, and conferences are helping brothers and sisters from east to west in building a good life for themselves. 04 11 2016