“The Church gave me a chance,” says Mohamad Agub. He attended both primary and secondary school in Kherwara (India). This is one of the schools that the New Apostolic Church supports or even operates around the globe. Lisbon (Portugal) Photo: NAK NRW Lisbon (Portugal) Photo: NAK NRW Kherwara (India) Photo: NAK NRW Kherwara (India) Photo: […]

Chief Apostle Schneider did not mince his words when he addressed the ministers and their service to God. A ministry is not a rank. A minister’s task in the congregation is to be vigilant and warn the members of impending danger. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was accompanied to Albania by District Apostles Bernd Koberstein and […]

Three years ago, the NAC Burial Fund of the New Apostolic Church Cape celebrated eighty years. The fund was established in 1933 by the then Assistant Chief Apostle Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff (1894−1965). It was his wish that the members of the Church receive a dignified burial. Why a burial fund? Schlaphoff was aware of the […]

In principle, anyone can help a person who is coping with grief: the important thing is to be there, listen, and empathize. But there are also specially mandated grief counsellors with appropriate training for this task. In the District Churches of Germany there are now corresponding certification courses. Photo: DDRockstar – Fotolia Photo: Jürgen Jakob […]

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 […]

The New Apostolic Church in the south of Germany has issued a new policy on awareness and respect. Ministers, those in leading functions, and anyone involved in teaching will commit themselves to this code of conduct through their signature. What is behind this? At the core of this new policy is respect for personal space […]

Hospitality and honour, poverty and migration—these concepts define the life of the people in Albania. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting this country in southern Europe this coming weekend, a country in which the New Apostolic runs nearly more nursery schools than it has congregations. Congregational life in Albania. Photo: NAK NRW Congregational life […]

“Let all things with God begin”, this exhortation from a hymn is probably known to many. But what does that mean in everyday life? How can we implement it? Some practical tips from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel […]

Appeasing, whitewashing, relativizing … The false prophets that Jeremiah had to deal with told the people only what they wanted to hear. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider saw an image in this for our time. Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Japan […]

Christians offer practical help in many situations. Whether this is in the form of humanitarian aid after an earthquake, or the support of educational or social projects, or through hands-on support—they are there. nac.today takes a look at three continents Asia: Reconstruction in Nepal Photo: NAK-karitativ Asia: Reconstruction in Nepal Photo: NAK-karitativ Asia: Reconstruction in […]

The challenges are similar, the goals are the same, but the ways are different. How is the New Apostolic Church in Europe and North America tackling its structural reforms? An overview of a work in progress. It was on Mother’s Day when it was time for members to say goodbye to a mother of faith—their […]

The European Youth Day in 2009 was full of magical moments. Ten years later there will be a new edition, but in form of an International Youth Convention (IYC). The preparations have begun. And they are going to be quite something. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

The new offices are bright, modern, and friendly. Bischoff Publishers, the media company of the New Apostolic Church, has moved to new offices. But the premises are not the only thing that is new. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

Confirmation in the Cape district is always a big affair—in more ways than one. Alone the sheer number of young Christians who make their vow is amazing and then there are often big celebrations that take place afterwards. Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC […]

It is time for confirmation services. Between Easter and Pentecost adolescents around the world step before the altar and profess their belief in God. The congregations take a keen interest. Following is a look at the District Church of Canada. Sixty-three New Apostolic girls and boys will be confirmed in Canada this year. This may […]

South Korea is unlike any other country. Its brother in the north is close geographically, but politically it could not be further away. On his upcoming trip to South Korea next month, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider plans to say a prayer for peace. The ”Freedom Bridge”. Photo: Kim Hong-Ji / Reuters Map of the Demilitarized […]

The salvation of your soul is precious. At least, it has cost God an infinite amount. And you? How precious is it to you? – Here are some standards of value from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAC Angola Photo: NAC Angola Photo: NAC Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: […]

Good Friday to Easter — eventful days bursting with emotion. And full of active characters. Victims, culprits, observers—they all contribute to this extraordinary chapter in the history of God’s salvation. Jesus — the Suffering Servant: without Jesus Christ, this story would not exist. His suffering on Good Friday is harrowing, His resurrection on Easter leads […]