between a new start and emergency aid. the swiss relief organisation nak-diakonia had to deal with two major events in 2022 which meant considerable expenditures. the recently published annual report shows that joy and sorrow are never far apart. 10 08 2023

mastering everyday life. food, warm blankets, and water are things that people need. but there are people who lack even the barest necessities, and then it is good if a modern-day good samaritan is aware of the need and acts. 28 07 2023

the architect of the new apostolic church. he was not the first to hold this office, but the first with to bear the title. chief apostle hermann niehaus was born on 28 july 1848, 175 years ago. this is the story of the man who turned individual new apostolic congregations into a church. 27 07 2023

taking the future into their own hands. hairdryers are doing overtime, hammers are banging away, and heads are spinning: the church building in parkwood in south africa has been converted into a skills development centre for disadvantaged young people. and they learn far more than technical skills there. 24 07 2023

at home worldwide: chatgpt and chocolates. young people all over the world are active and committed. in germany children made chocolates to bring joy; in south africa young people pitted their wits against artificial intelligence. and to keep it that way, there were workshops in argentina for all those who want to help and inspire young people. 14 07 2023

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. 13 07 2023

a lifework of reforms. “if we want to preserve what we have, we will have to change many things,” was the guiding principle of chief apostle richard fehr, who died ten years ago today on 30 june 2013. many of the innovations today can be traced back to his initiative. 30 06 2023

all generations are actively engaged. not only the ministers and those who have functions in the church are committed, but members of all ages. everyone contributes their gifts be it in making music, knitting for the less fortunate, or by sharing advice with others. 09 06 2023

a place to make music, be safe, and learn. over the next few days, the focus of the new apostolic world will be on cape town in south africa. the chief apostle and the district apostles have gathered in the city for the international district apostles’ meeting. they will conduct divine services, attend a concert in silvertown, and celebrate the birthday of the church on pentecost. 24 05 2023

a church of superlatives. the building can already be identified as a place of worship from the sky: a huge emblem is cast into the roof of the tafelsig church building. but that is by no means the only unique feature of the congregation which will host the 2023 international pentecost service. 23 05 2023

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. 20 04 2023

contemplative, interested, committed. new apostolic christians in germany, spain, and guinea learned some very different things on their tours of discovery through history, religion, and responsibility for their own faith. 13 04 2023

pastoral care after devastating quake. two months after the devastating earthquake in turkey and syria, chief apostle jean-luc schneider will be visiting the congregation of istanbul in turkey. how are the people holding up in turkey? and how is the church responding to the disaster? 27 03 2023

letting our hearts speak. when bad news makes its rounds there is often good news in its wake, namely people doing their best to help others in distress. here are some examples where new apostolic aid organisations and congregations helped their neighbour. 21 03 2023

odette leaves deep scars. no other country is as threatened by natural disasters as the philippines. “yes, indeed, we got our share last year,” it says in the latest annual report of the charity nacsearelief. 14 03 2023

good news from around the world. reunions after a pandemic forced break, anniversaries galore, and a youth day chock full of biblical knowledge. these are this week’s news flashes from new apostolic congregations around the globe. 09 03 2023

the good being done in the face of devastating loss. food, school supplies, and even a confirmation suit: in crises large and small, new apostolic christians are on hand to help their neighbours. here is where kindness spoke. 24 02 2023

diversity thrives on barren rocks. from a hub of the trans-atlantic slave trade to a melting pot of african traditions. the cape verde islands, situated on the west coast of africa, have had a turbulent history. here is a look at the country that the chief apostle will visit this week. 20 02 2023