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Hong Kong entrusted into new hands

It is as diverse as it is small: the multicultural congregation in Hong Kong. This Wednesday, the congregation experienced a historic divine service—and not only because the Chief Apostle was there for a visit. Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: […]

September 24, 2018
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Spotlight 16/2018: “Where are You, God?”

Mastering daily life, finding a good job, being successful in life—such are the wishes of our young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, these requests often remain unfulfilled, unfortunately. — Our young brethren in faith are asking for the assistance of God. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of Congo Southeast) responds. The […]

September 13, 2018
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Ingenious ideas: the Church on the air

Heads are spinning over a pile of antique Bibles and modern textbooks: how can an open and active Christian community make itself heard? Answers to this question are broadcast regularly. Stuttgart (Germany) in July 2018. At the administrative offices of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany, one of two radio broadcast teams of the District […]

August 15, 2018
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The greatest event under heaven

In recent days, small and big premières determined the life in various congregations as well as the work of charities and Church administrations. Making our doctrine understandable Photo: NAC Philippines Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre […]

August 10, 2018
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A Church in a state of flux (Part 2)

From the village into the city—and then? The rural exodus is real challenge for the New Apostolic Church—especially in the country with the largest membership. Join us for part two on congregational life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR Congo Photo: ENA DR […]

August 9, 2018
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At home around the world: what an old harmonium can tell you…

Today’s week in review reports on three very different stories from three different countries. At the core of each, however, we find the practical faith of New Apostolic Christians who are doing their part to bring people together in the midst of society. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: INA Sud […]

July 26, 2018
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Jesus Christ defines our lives

“Egoism, egocentrism, and individualism are incompatible with the gospel,” declared Chief Apostle Schneider. Following are some concrete examples of a life with Jesus Christ. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gathered with young Christians from Northern and Eastern Germany from 15-17 June 2018 on the grounds of the Trade Fair Centre in Leipzig, Germany. The weekend culminated […]

July 17, 2018
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So that the youth can build their future

What would the Church be without its youth? A church without a future! The Chief Apostle and District Apostles repeatedly emphasise the importance of our offers to young people. But what does this mean in concrete terms? What offers are these? It was at the 2013 Day of the Youth in Brisbane, Australia that Chief […]

July 16, 2018
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Beyond the interview: the network of basic principles

A three-part interview—and that is only a beginning. Because the Chief Apostle has a lot more to say. How all this fits together and what is behind it: here is a review. “Focus on the essentials,” is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider issued as a motto in his strategic interview. This puts him right in […]

June 30, 2018
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A faith that is practised in cultural diversity

There is no universal cure. The challenges that the global Church faces in the various regions are just too different. Part two of the interview with the Chief Apostle offers an approach: focus on the essentials. And what are these? Religious education for children and young adults: this is one of the strategic goals you […]

June 16, 2018
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The Bible, the church, and the ministry

To replicate the early church in faithful detail in order to be completed as the church of the end-time. Such was the goal of the Catholic Apostolic Church, as well as that of the newly emerging New Apostolic Church. But is such an objective even possible? The founding fathers of the apostolic movement found the […]

May 8, 2018
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Trebaseleghe: looking forward to the Chief Apostle’s visit

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Italy this coming weekend. He will be in Trebaseleghe, 25 kilometres north of Venice. The congregation is looking forward to the special visitor, everything is ready. Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia Photo: CNA Italia “What distinguishes Italy from a New Apostolic […]

April 17, 2018
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Volunteers provide ongoing help

To really make a difference requires more than goodwill and helpfulness. The magic word here is “persistence”. Because those who provide lasting help, provide the best help. Following are three examples of ongoing projects by New Apostolic charities on three continents. Forty-foot container shipped to Suriname Photo: NAK Nederland Forty-foot container shipped to Suriname Photo: […]

March 23, 2018
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“Merging and growing together”

The changes in the newly merged District Church Western Germany are finally complete: the new District Apostle presented his goals for the future at a solemn reception to which representatives from other Churches and the world of politics had been invited. Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica […]

March 6, 2018