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“I have been welcomed warmly”

About a hundred days into his new task as District Apostle in the newly established District Apostle Area Western Pacific, we asked District Apostle Peter Schulte what has changed for him and what his expectations are for 2019? An interview with Peter Schulte. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC […]

January 14, 2019
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Our concept of ministry reaches a new level

The definition of ministry remains a prominent topic: in 2018, the focus was above all on the priestly ministry. New regulations will come into effect on Pentecost 2019. The Chief Apostle himself will inform the members in detail in advance. To replicate the early church in faithful detail in order to be completed as the […]

January 3, 2019
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Together and well-positioned for the future

Christ comes before the Church, the gospel before rules, salvation of the soul before tradition. In June 2018, the Chief Apostle gave an exclusive interview and answered the question, “Quo vadis, NAC?” Following are the most important excerpts from the three-part interview. The strategic guidelines Our primary goal is to preach the gospel truthfully and […]

December 29, 2018
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Confirmation services in midsummer

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, the popular saying goes. Traditionally, confirmation services in Argentina and Brazil take place on the first Sunday in December. It has to do with the school holidays. Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA Brazil Photo: INA […]

December 18, 2018
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A musical canvas to celebrate cultural diversity

A canvas in brilliant tone colours. This is what the regional church is working on which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting this weekend. Music is an integral part of worship in the New Apostolic Church around the globe. This is particularly apparent in southern Africa. The online shop of the New Apostolic Church […]

December 6, 2018
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New Year’s message number five

All in all, it went well. In French, the Chief Apostle needed only one attempt to record his 2019 New Year’s message. However, not everything went that smoothly. A look behind the scenes. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

November 22, 2018
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A globetrotter full of love and creativity

Urs Hebeisen is always on the go—across geographical, technical, and sometimes even mental barriers. As District Apostle he has left his mark on many people, congregations, and the international Church. On Sunday, the Chief Apostle will be retiring a man who has a heart of gold. Photo: Aaron Fernandez Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: […]

November 17, 2018
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More Bible readings and meditation in divine service

Reading the Bible is essential for Christians. In future, people who attend New Apostolic services will experience even more of this. At the recent session of the District Apostle Meeting International, the District Apostles adopted three changes. The liturgy creates solemnity, structure, and security “In the divine service the congregation gathers to hear God’s word […]

November 14, 2018
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Concept of ministry to be launched on Pentecost 2019

Our new concept of ministry has reached the priestly ministry. Starting Pentecost 2019, the separation of spiritual ministry and leadership function will also come into effect at this level. This resolution has just been passed by the District Apostle Meeting. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

November 12, 2018
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Contributing to a collective solution

The challenges are clear, the objectives are defined. What are the means needed to achieve these? And what are the differences between today and the past? The last part of the interview with the Chief Apostle gives an overview of how the Church is setting itself up for the future. The Church is faced with […]

June 23, 2018
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Cuba, an incredible country

He is the face of the New Apostolic Church in Cuba, the largest Caribbean island. He is a journalist with an alert mind and a big heart: Bishop Alex Michel Reyes Martinez is good for the Church. Learn a little more about him. Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: Andreas Grossglauser Photo: NAK Schweiz […]

June 19, 2018
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When love triumphs over differences

Outlook, review, insight: about one hundred days after the leadership change in the New Apostolic Church in the western part of Germany, the two District Apostles speak about cultural diversity, church mergers, and their private plans. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

June 11, 2018
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Backpacks for refugees

“It was a good idea,” Esther Zbinden sums up. “And so symbolic!” During the recent District Apostle Meeting in Washington, the wives of the District Apostles spent one morning packing backpacks with school supplies for young refugees. “We were only able to pack 200 backpacks, but this number stands for the high number of refugee […]

May 29, 2018
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Snapshots (2): Church leaders at work

Working with heart, soul, and mind: discussions by the District Apostle Meeting were on the agenda for day two and three of the 2018 Pentecost council in Washington. Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex […]

May 18, 2018
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The governing board is fully quorate

An extensive area of low pressure has been dumping rain on the American capital for days. The atmosphere is quite different at the International District Apostle Meeting, which is in session. The discussions of the Church leaders are taking place in a cheerful and warm atmosphere. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was able to welcome all […]

May 18, 2018
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“The preparations take time”

“The Chief Apostle has the last word,” Erich Senn, head of administration at the international offices in Zurich, says. But it takes time until everything is finalised for a District Apostle Meeting. “And we help him.” Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

May 17, 2018
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Snapshots (1): Welcome to Washington

The 2018 Pentecost meeting has started. Yesterday, Wednesday, was devoted to welcoming the arrivals. Today the District Apostles will meet and immediately get down to work. Here is the first set of pictures from Washington (USA). Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex Ferguson Photo: Alisane Ferguson/Alex […]

May 17, 2018