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Forgiveness is not a question of mathematics

At the beginning of the gospel already, Peter wanted to know how often he would have to forgive his neighbour. More often than you think, was the answer of the Son of God to this question. For us Christians today it is crystal clear. Or maybe not? Jesus not only answered with the famous “seven […]

September 11, 2023
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: school brings some normality

Half a year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, people are still trying to come to terms with the aftermath. Together with its partner organisation Hatay Yardım İnisiyatifi Derneği and the New Apostolic Church Western Germany the relief organisation nak-karitativ supports traumatised children. With principal David in the ruins of the city of Antakya […]

September 4, 2023
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Voluntary commitment helps protect children

When it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the New Apostolic Church is undeterred. The most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the New Apostolic Church Western Germany. “Protection from sexual violence is a duty incumbent on society as a whole, and the New Apostolic Church and […]

August 15, 2023
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“Grief is not the problem, it is the solution”

Grief needs space. And the bereaved need support. What can be done and how can we help? An interview with Brit Gardemeier, spokesperson of the Round Table Bereavement Support Group of the New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany, provides some insight. Brit Gardemeier, advisor and spokesperson of the Round Table Bereavement Support Group for […]

August 14, 2023
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No distance is too far

Distances, prison walls, social conventions: New Apostolic Christians do not let anything stop them from looking after their brothers and sisters in faith and experiencing fellowship. Here is a look at congregational life worldwide. Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: […]

August 11, 2023
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Ministry (32): Done rather than thought out

This much is clear: in areas where the Bible is not clear, it will be sorted out by the Church. This then gives rise to the next question regarding the matter of the ordination of women: how were things sorted out until now? The answer: in a variety of ways and based on weak arguments. […]

July 13, 2023
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“It starts in our hearts”

Do not stop with the Old Testament, but listen and accept the message of Jesus Christ. This is the appeal Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made during the divine service in Athens in Greece on 2 April 2023. Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα Photo: NAE Ελλάδα […]

May 17, 2023
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Ministry (29): For want of a doctrine it becomes a question of order

Jesus, women, and the apostolate… While the biblical findings are indisputable, they do not provide clear answers. How does the New Apostolic Church treat this? Here is the first interim conclusion on the question of what the New Testament says about the ordination of women. When it came to Jesus and the role of women […]

May 11, 2023
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Unique chance to get to know new worlds

Deep friendships and valuable encounters: these are the memories that Stephanie brought back from Zambia when she returned home to Germany. Anyone can now create such memories. It is not too late yet to apply. Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Photo: nak-karitativ Since 2017, the aid organisations NAK-karitativ and NACRO […]

April 20, 2023
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Sint Barbara welcomes brothers and sisters

More than 70 years of history are contained within the walls of the church building to which the newly established congregation of Limburg in the Netherlands recently moved. The church is listed as a historic building, a good reason to tell its story today—on the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The former Catholic Sint […]

April 18, 2023
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Spotlight 6/2023: Powerful words, strong faith

Faith, boldness, discipleship, loyalty, truthfulness, and love. These are the key words that District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia associates with our 2023 motto. In his Spotlight article he explains what exactly this means for our everyday life. At the beginning of each year, the Chief Apostle announces to the New Apostolic Church members the […]

April 17, 2023
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Ministry (27): A definite but unclear no

There is only one passage in the Bible that actually prohibits women from preaching the gospel. But according to biblical scholars, this statement did not come from Apostle Paul at all. How does the Church deal with this? “Let your women keep silent in the churches.” This is the more familiar version of the so-called […]

April 11, 2023