While in Germany to celebrate Easter this coming weekend, the Chief Apostle will come across traces of a fellow Frenchman: a man from Strasbourg who drafted an ordinance in Marburg (Germany) that is being observed all over the world in these weeks. Marburg is the name of the city in which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

Forgiveness of sins without Apostles — is that even possible? But of course, as the Chief Apostle clarifies in a treatise currently appearing in the magazines of the Church. However, the ministry does impart certainty to the believer. Forgiveness of sins is not an invention of the New Apostolic Church. Christians have professed belief in […]

Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Sufficient reason for Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider to address the issue of peace and reconciliation with the country’s indigenous peoples. A look at a special gathering … Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

Bengaluru Central, a congregation in the south of India, is as dynamic and diverse as the megacity itself. In addition to local members, the congregation often welcomes visitors from abroad. The church Bengaluru Central is situated close … Photo: NAC India … to the center of the megacity Bengaluru. Photo: NAC India The congregation is […]

Is a Christian allowed to be uncompromising? Yes, says the Chief Apostle. In fact, sometimes he has to be! Following are concrete examples from a divine service, which gives insight into a somewhat different world. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

A good product that costs nothing? Unthinkable in a free market economy. But this is exactly what God offers: His salvation. It cannot be bought, it is a gift. This is what the New Apostolic services in March will be about. On the first Sunday in March, New Apostolic Christians traditionally celebrate their divine service […]

Hope is for fools. – Not if you have good reasons. In fact, already the expectation of something shows concrete effects. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle on confidence, testimony, and sticking together. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

It takes a whole village to raise a child. This African proverb also exists in Senegal. Following are some experiences from this West African country which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday. Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Pascal Strobel Photo: Stephan Wolf Photo: Stephan Wolf Photo: NAK Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland Photo: NAK […]

“Your will be done!” That is easily prayed, but what exactly is it that we must do to move from words to deeds? The answer is fourfold and was given by the Chief Apostle in a recent divine service. Photo: Jean Sevon Photo: Jean Sevon Photo: Jean Sevon Photo: Jean Sevon Photo: Jean Sevon “Not […]

This is not a congregation you happen to come across as you stroll along. In fact, at 4,000 metres it is about as close to heaven as you can get. But Pacharía has a lot more to offer: a Deacon well past retirement age and an ingenious way of calling the faithful to worship. Our […]

“Victory with Christ.” That was the motto of the New Apostolic Church in the past year. What has remained of it? A retrospective taken from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Two languages, one community: both the French-speaking as well as the German-speaking congregations participated in the divine service which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

“Fellowship with God. What do you think when you hear this?” If you were to interview people in the street, it would elicit a number of responses such as church services, the celebration of Holy Communion, everyday experiences. Exactly! Christians experience their God in many different ways. For example, by serving Him. Following Jesus means […]

The treasure in the field was a popular image in antiquity, and one that found its way into the Bible. Today still it has a lot to tell us, for example, that human beings have to choose what is important and what is to last. Not everything can be equally valid. The gospel of Matthew […]

What should hinder God from saving a soul? But even for the Almighty there is an obstacle. And we human beings have the means to clear the way. Here is how in five steps. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: Jessica […]

For many Christians faith has become a tradition. And yet, Christian faith also entails struggle, suffering, following, and corresponding actions! This article offers some explanations from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. Divine Service in Pasadena (USA): “It is not enough just to keep the commandments!” Photo: NAC USA Divine Service in Pasadena (USA): […]

What a know-it-all! How self-righteous! These are some fairly harmless opinions often expressed in reference to people who always want to have the last word. And if they happen to be right three times in a row, people just think of them as downright unpleasant. But how is it with Jesus Christ, the salvation of […]

Jesus—from start to finish. This thought from a divine service he conducted in Sweden can be used to caption many sermons of the Chief Apostle over the year 2016. However, in this instance it is not only a matter of gaining victory with Christ, but also of fighting for Christendom. Photo: NAK International Photo: Oliver […]

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… Mergers and management changes Photo: NAK International Mergers and management changes Photo: NAK International Mergers and […]