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. 02 09 2022

good recipes for cliff-hangers. christians are not only to talk—they are also supposed to act in christian fashion. but how is this supposed to happen, particularly in a time when christianity has been pushed to the margins in many places of the world? here are some excerpts from the sunday divine services of the new apostolic church in the month of september. 01 09 2022

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. 22 08 2022

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. 10 08 2022

united in christ and with each other. it was “a sunday like no other” in the stade martyr in kinshasa, where the national football team of the democratic republic of the congo usually plays. that is at least how the chief apostle felt about it. more than 35,000 young people had come to see and hear him. 27 07 2022

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. 29 06 2022

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. 28 06 2022

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. 20 06 2022

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. 17 05 2022

“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. 06 04 2022

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. 14 03 2022

the indomitable power of good. this is material for a hollywood film. in the caves outside of the city, demons were wreaking havoc. the people were afraid. but jesus acted and drove out the devil, albeit differently than many thought. 24 02 2022

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. 09 02 2022

on the way with jesus. “the way with jesus” is the overall theme of the sunday services in february. at first, there is a call from god for us to get underway. along the way then we constantly have to make decisions which direction we should take. here is an overview. 01 02 2022

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. 25 01 2022

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. 06 01 2022

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 of the journey. 29 12 2021

the year 2021 in review: divine services with the chief apostle. in good years, the chief apostle travels to congregations all over the world. on account of the coronavirus pandemic, however, this was not possible in 2021. most divine services therefore took place in europe. here is a chronology. 27 12 2021