Some sins are more serious than others, right? What about the consequences? Who deserves to be punished and who deserves to be forgiven? Answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. “So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, ‘He who is without sin among you, let him […]

Ever been in the Congo? “I would never have thought that this country being shaken by such violent political unrest would exert such a fascination on me.” The travel diary of the Church spokesman, Peter Johanning, in three parts. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: […]

Active euthanasia, helping someone to commit suicide, supportive care of the dying … the New Apostolic Church takes a stand on human dignity, self-determination, and palliative care. May a person put an end to the life he or she has received from God as a gift? Does it contradict the commandment “You shall not murder”, […]

Ready to help, support, and to share … serving our neighbour has many aspects. Chief Apostle Schneider calls upon all of us to put our gifts and talents at the service of our neighbour and not only think about ourselves. Photo: Edhi Purnomo Photo: Edhi Purnomo Photo: Edhi Purnomo Photo: Agus Setiobudi Photo: Edhi Purnomo […]

Patience, loyalty, goodness, and truth—four Sundays, four virtues. They all have one thing in common: they are fruits of the Holy Spirit. And this is precisely what the divine services will be about in the month of August: the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In a divine service recently Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider reminded the […]

Faith and science—how do these two fields fit together? Dr. Max Mühlhäuser (58), dean of the faculty of computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt and Evangelist in the congregation of Ober-Ramstadt in Germany, sees no contradictions here. In addition to giving lectures, Max Mühlhäuser has a lot of interaction with students and young […]

“There is no home without a house and a stove,” Abu says. He is a refugee and lives in a foreign country, far away from his homeland, his culture, and his family. Similar things occur around the world every day. What can Abu expect, and what will his life be like? World Refugee Day is […]

An appeal of a special kind: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is constantly striving to keep an eye on the younger generation of the Church. This was not only part of his Pentecost sermon in Vienna, but also applies to the teaching materials that will be used in the various levels of Church instruction. Photo: Oliver […]

“Where will you spend eternity?” This question written on a sign had something to do with the beginnings of the New Apostolic Church in Austria. Here is a look at the country that will be hosting this year’s Pentecost celebration. Photo: NAK Österreich Evangelist Martin Trinks Photo: NAK Österreich Elder Robert Gresli Photo: NAK Österreich […]

Joyless and weary? Set in your ways and irreconcilable? — These are symptoms of a sickness in our life of faith. But there is a very simple cure: saying “yes” to Him who wants to—and will—help everyone. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada […]

Sick, poor, weak, or simply different? No human being is forgotten by God—whether here or in the beyond. This is something the Chief Apostle makes clear. And what’s more: it is especially for these souls that Jesus is there. Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: Björn Renz Photo: […]

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations. Concert in Buenos Aires Photo: INA Argentina Concert in Buenos […]

“Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” Based loosely on Ephesians 5: 19, religions and various denominations are moving closing together to promote a common cause, and right in there is the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NAK Luxemburg Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: kerkproeverij Photo: […]

Elected by grace … but for what? To serve as a prophet, the Chief Apostle says. What?! How are we supposed to do that? Questions and answers from a divine service. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

“Reconciliation is not so simple,” Apostle Rolf Wosnitzka from Erfurt in Thuringia (Germany) says. Together with others he was instrumental in bringing the reconciliation process between the New Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Community forward. How did this come about? Chief Apostle Richard Fehr with participants of the Council of Apostolic Communities on 2 September […]

What does the religious landscape look like in Scandinavia? What about Indonesia or Chad? Join us on a trip around the world: from Oslo to N’Djamena, via Yogyakarta. Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish, English, and French. Photo: Werner Wick Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six […]

“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 […]

Slap-bang in the middle of life: what is life like for a New Apostolic Christian today. Depending on where you live, the answers differ. Join us on a little tour around the world. Photo: NAC Sri Lanka Photo: NAC Sri Lanka Photo: NAC Sri Lanka Photo: NAC Sri Lanka Photo: NAC South-East Asia Photo: NAC […]