What may have sounded a little cumbersome at first developed into a firework of impulses over the course of the year: “Victory with Christ”, the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2016. Following is a look back at the most important aspects. The motto was issued by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in his New […]

True, the Apostle ministry imparts spiritual gifts. But the congregation should do more than just accept them. It should also give. How fellowship can become a source of strength is something the Chief Apostle addressed in a recent service. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: […]

“You don’t even have an altar.” Members in our church in Hanover-South often hear this sort of thing. Why this is the case and why this is not true … Here is a look at the congregation the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday. The church and community centre Hanover-South Photo: Olaf Mahlstedt […]

They do not need churches for their services, nor do they need big events for an active church life. District Elder Alex Michel Reyes de Martinez talks about how New Apostolic Christians live their faith in the Caribbean. District Elder Alex Michel Reyes de Martinez Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NAK Schweiz When he came to […]

Life without reconciliation is bad idea—in fact, it is no life at all. People have made this experience for centuries, and it is still highly relevant today. Here is a somewhat different take on a well-known parable. It is already after midnight when a wife writes a letter to her husband in prison: “I forgive […]

An ancient message, one that is still valid. A Bible text that has been set to music. And a prayer that was answered a long time ago. In a recent service, the Chief Apostle examined the clean heart and the steadfast spirit mentioned in the Psalms. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt […]

It was on 31 October 1517 that Martin Luther is said to have nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg. In them he called for a discussion concerning the failings and shortcomings of the church at the time. This act sparked the Reformation of the church in Germany, which soon found adherents […]

Apostles around the world are involved in building our conception of ministry. What has been gathered in meetings and working groups to date is currently being discussed by the District Apostles in Perth. Here is an overview. Why are we talking about our conception of ministry in the first place? With the publication of the […]

Let the light of God shine, don’t cover it up! This is a well-known thought from the Bible. But what exactly is this light? The Chief Apostle gave a fourfold answer in a recent service. Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC Uganda Photo: NAC […]

No other collection of laws has had such a high degree of influence on the cultural history of mankind as the Ten Commandments of God. Here the term ‘commandment’ is a translation of the Hebrew word for “instruction”. The Ten Commandments thus serve as direction and orientation for humanity. In the month of October, the […]

“Being a Christian in everyday life” is the subject in our divine services in September. There are many sources from which we can gather inspirations on how to be a Christian in everyday life. The age of communication has greatly expanded the possibilities. Inspiration from social media For a few months now, the New Apostolic […]

Making the impossible possible? Yes, there is a power that can do that. It has something to do with a seed, a mountain, and a tree. Explanations were given in a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Photo: Photo: NAC Albania Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: “Increase our faith!” is what the […]

The organ starts to play, the Priest walks to the front, and steps behind the altar. The altar is built on a platform, behind which the cross has been mounted. The altar is the place where God is worshipped, where we remember the sacrifice of Jesus, and where the minister stands to preach. The altar […]

Divine salvation is invisible. Christians, however, are to make it visible through their prayers and their faith so that people can recognize salvation. Chief Apostle Schneider invited the congregations to take part in this. Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: BNA Chisinau Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti […]

Who imparts salvation in Jesus Christ? We find an answer in the story of the feeding of the five thousand. It is not only an old story, but a miracle that continues to occur to this day—over and over. And every believer can participate in it. Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz […]

Tests. Sooner or later we all have to face them, in one way or another. Important is that we know how we can draw the strength we need. Following is some useful advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: Sylvianna Stegner Photo: […]

There is likely no other prayer that is recited as often and with such fervour, emotion, and dignity. This suggests the close relationship to God the Creator and heavenly Father. It makes those praying it humble and great at the same time. This prayer admits us to the feeling that we are close to the […]

The kingdom of God is not something that can only be found in the future. And seeking it means more than just attending the services. Following are excerpts from a sermon by the Chief Apostle that demonstrate the dimensions and ways we can access them. It was the second divine service in Pointe-Noire, the capital […]