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Information evening on the ordination of women

The New Apostolic Church is inviting its members from all around the world to a virtual congregational evening with the Chief Apostle. So reports the home page of nak.org, which also mentions what the subject matter involves. The background to the developments in question is explained by nac.today. “On Tuesday, 20 September 2022, Chief Apostle […]

September 2, 2022
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Spotlight 12/2022: Let’s not shut ourselves off

During a pandemic it is important to isolate oneself in order to avert the risk of infection. In our congregational life, however, things look very different: there isolation is a danger, District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo warns. One of the evils eating away at society today is isolation. In […]

August 22, 2022
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Our mission and authority are modelled on Jesus

Leave the miracles to others. Today’s ministers have the mission to teach and preach the gospel to everyone and in all circumstances. At a recent divine service for ministers, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider reminded them of their tasks. Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Jesus […]

August 10, 2022
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Colonialism, wars, and church

On 3 July, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct a divine service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is only three days after the country’s independence celebrations. As a former District Apostle of the country, the Chief Apostle is familiar with its turbulent history. He called the landmass Congo Free State and seized it […]

June 29, 2022
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Following Jesus’ footsteps to heaven

Ascension was both the conclusion and crowning of life on earth. And this was not only the case for Jesus Christ. It must also be the case for believers. The Chief Apostle recently charted the way forward. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

June 28, 2022
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Lending a helping hand to the stranger

They are on the move—people who have had to leave their homes. They are displaced, homeless people who are rarely welcomed anywhere, and unfortunately their lot is still a bitter reality for far too many. June 20 is designated as World Refugee Day. As it does every year, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees […]

June 20, 2022
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If you don’t look the other way…

…you see so many situations in which people need help. No matter if many or only a few look more closely, the help is gratefully accepted: in Ukraine, in Sierra Leone, or in the Philippines. Apostle Sanpha Sesay confirms: the water is good Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Everyone is happy over the new well Photo: […]

May 17, 2022
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“Every human being is loved by God”

To live or let die? No one takes a decision of such gravity lightly, especially when it comes to unborn life. Here is the New Apostolic Church’s position on abortion. Deliberately terminating a pregnancy and thereby killing the developing life is a highly controversial topic: the issues here are the right to life of the […]

April 6, 2022
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Why it’s better for God to remain beyond calculation

It’s a good thing we cannot prove faith mathematically! At least, that’s how retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber feels about the matter. And he knows what he’s talking about—check out our interview with the doctor of mathematics as we commemorate the International Day of Mathematics on 14 March. How can you connect science and faith? […]

March 14, 2022
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Serving those who serve

Fair like an athlete, focused like a soldier, and untiring like a farmer… The latest service for ministers by the Chief Apostle was all about exemplary attributes, but also about tasks and sources of strength. On 22 January 2022 Chief Apostle Schneider conducted a divine service for ministers in Palanca in Angola. On account of […]

February 9, 2022
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What lesson do you take from this?

“Thank you for being there! I have no idea what is going to happen in the future, but I do know one thing: God is faithful! He will be with us. Do not fear.” It was with these words that the Chief Apostle concluded a remarkable divine service in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photo: NAC Canada […]

January 25, 2022
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The Church says yes to life

Family planning and contraception? Actually, these things are a private matter. And given the variety of cultures worldwide, the Church is a little reluctant with recommendations, but it does advocate an important guiding principle. The New Apostolic Church says yes to life, and this in more ways than one. This yes applies to both sexuality […]

January 6, 2022
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2021: Ministry, women, and the Bible

Now that we’ve covered the question of what, it’s time to tackle the question of who: expanding on our understanding of the concept of ministry was also high on the Church’s list of things to do in 2021. And some initial answers have indeed been found since, along with a detailed roadmap for the rest […]

December 29, 2021