There is always a reason to thank God, and not just that wells can be built in Burkina Faso, for example, or schools in the Philippines. ‌Congregations in South Africa and Argentina also have a lot to be grateful for. They celebrated anniversaries. Here is a colourful bouquet of good news. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: […]

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 130th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Photo: Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Photo: “So, if it were not for a […]

They conduct divine services, dispense the sacraments, and sometimes they are allowed to sit back and relax. Three District Apostles and a District Apostle Helper provide insight into their daily work. Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: INA Colombia Photo: INA Colombia Photo: INA […]

Donations in kind, activities, or a move to the other side of the world can make a difference. Brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe have just made this experience. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: […]

In Angola, a woman becomes a mama by her mid-30s at the latest—even if she has no children. Because then she can take part in the activities of the Groupe des Mamas. Without mamas congregational life in Angola is unthinkable. Mamas are the foundation on which the structure of the New Apostolic Church in Angola […]

If you want to find your inner balance, you need answers to two questions: Who am I? And what should I do? Important is, though, who the answers come from. Here are some tips from a youth service conducted by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Peter Obkircher Photo: Carolin Fitzner Photo: Peter Obkircher Photo: Peter Obkircher […]

If is often said that young people are the future of the Church. Yet not only they but everyone can contribute to the future of our Church. Whether with ideas, with a ministerial mandate, or with a smile to create a congregation in which everyone feels welcome. Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA […]

With over 1.7 million Swiss francs you can do a lot of good, such as putting a smile on someone’s face, creating social inclusion, or providing help in times of great need. In 2023 too, NAK-Humanitas, the charity of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, once again used the donated funds in the spirit of Christian […]

A structure full of symbolism: the altar connects the one bank of the river with the other. This is how young people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated their preparation for the service for the departed. Here is the story behind the image. Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA […]

Brothers and sisters from South Africa, Namibia, and Germany set off on exciting journeys to learn more about the Bible. One journey was about praying, another one about a competition, and two were about wine. Photo: T.Schröder L.Theisen Photo: T.Schröder L.Theisen Photo: T.Schröder L.Theisen Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

While the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers convened for meetings at the Church’s conference centre, their spouses helped a charity initiative by painting yellow smiley faces on blue T-shirts. Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Twenty-two women from all over the world came together on Friday, 17 May 2024 in the church […]

Over a hundred young people attended a youth convention in South America and several thousand came together for youth services in Africa. The young people demonstrated their faith, sometimes publicly, at various events organised to promote the Church and ensure its future Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: NAK Suriname Photo: Julian Zeschko Photo: Eske Harne Photo: […]

Before the Pentecost service, which was broadcast throughout Europe, some congregations in Switzerland and southern Germany had the opportunity to get to know the leaders of the international Church a little better during the midweek service. Here is a small sample of the many encounters. District Apostle Peter Lambert in Lörrach (Germany) Photo: Oliver Leder […]

God created everything, but we have only this one earth with its marvellous flora and fauna. Over the past few weeks, some brothers and sisters have been working hard to preserve it for future generations and to raise awareness of God’s creative power. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

A divine service with over 7,000 participants, a concert with around 2,000 performers, and a Church Convention that takes over an entire city. These major events continue to have an impact, whether on a small or large scale or as a catchy tune. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia […]

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland. Stopover in Kangerlussuaq: District Apostle Helge Mutschler with the musicians Henrik Riedel, Friederike and Johann Hoffmann, and Esther Schwendtner Photo: Gerrit Junge This […]

Here are some fresh ideas on our 2024 motto. ‌That prayer works is something that brothers and sisters experience often. They feel the power of prayer in church services, concerts, and in everyday life. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” Even today, many people are denied the opportunity to speak about their beliefs. It is important therefore to have a strong media presence. Follow us on a tour through the New Apostolic Church’s media history as we mark World Press Freedom Day […]