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Building bridges between inside and outside

Who is inside and who is outside? “Let’s not waste any time over this,” the Chief Apostle said. Other questions are far more important: what is inside, and how does it penetrate outside?

March 14, 2018

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The church of Christ explained

The church of Christ. What is it? And how does the New Apostolic Church fit into this concept? On two separate occasions recently, the term moved into the focus.

March 13, 2018

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Organisation

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“Merging and growing together”

The changes in the newly merged District Church Western Germany are finally complete: the new District Apostle presented his goals for the future at a solemn reception to which representatives from other Churches and the world of politics had been invited.

March 6, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• confessions
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Organisation
• society

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Wide open to others

The man with the red safety helmet puts down his hammer. Actually, it should have been a precision mechanical tool. That would have better suited his nature: District Apostle Bernd Koberstein is retiring.

February 24, 2018

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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A connoisseur: words are his world

They are certainly not silent, although much of their work occurs behind the scenes. In fact, interpreters and translators play an important role in international communication in the Church. One of them retired just recently. A tribute to mark International Mother Language Day.

February 21, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter

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Beyond the headlines – Helping when disaster strikes

Disaster relief and rebuilding programmes were the primary focus of the NAC SEA Relief Fund in the year 2016. The charity responds to calls of distress from people in need, and not just because of sensational headlines.

February 15, 2018

Asia charity work

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Local news

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YPC18218: more than a Day of the Youth

The New Apostolic Southern Africa is expecting more than 40,000 participants at its Day of the Youth this weekend. The event falls in the middle of a crisis.

February 10, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• history 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Organisation
• sacraments
• Seniors
• Youth

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Meetings and workshops around the world

They sit in the pew in contemplative silence … Christians love the fellowship of a divine service. But they also love informative discussions in small groups. Join us as we travel to three continents and take a look at recent meetings and workshops.

February 9, 2018

Africa

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• Asia
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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God cares about me – The art of praying

Prayer must be learned. This is not only the case for children. At the same time, faith without prayer is hardly conceivable. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. Faith needs to express itself. Silent faith hurts. A three-part reflection.

January 29, 2018

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IYC 2019: it will change your life

“Here I am,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says in the middle of the stadium in which the IYC 2019 will take place. He is a little early and cuts a lonely figure, but not for long.

January 27, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Event
• Youth

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Collecting water donations for Day Zero

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already.

January 26, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Seniors
• Youth

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Joyful, expectant, full of hope

The year 2018 has more to offer than work, the daily grind, and to-do lists. Many congregations are preparing for small and big events. There is a hive of activity. And there is joy, enthusiasm, and hope—something that is quite becoming to Christians.

January 18, 2018

Africa

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• America
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• Music
• New Year
• Pentecost
• Social commitment
• Youth

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There is a need for solidarity among churches

What exactly is church? Only the building? Only a certain denomination? An organisation? There are different definitions. Paul speaks of a “body of Christ” in Scripture. Following are some thoughts from the Chief Apostle on this subject.

January 15, 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• confessions
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• sacraments

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Children are a heritage from the Lord

The country does not need mini-theologians nor saints, but young Christians who have a good relationship with Jesus and are excited about God. And this is what parents and teachers want for their children.

January 13, 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Ban on church services

A record-breaking number of participants in a divine service that was broadcast in Nigeria, the disappearance of two District Churches in Germany, and a ban on divine services in Zambia … News from around the world that makes people listen up.

January 12, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Organisation
• Youth

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Real people, real opinions: the 2018 poster series

New year, new posters. The year 2018 brings a fresh set of posters for the display cases of the congregations in Europe. It is a proven recipe: people like you and me, who underpin the annual motto of the New Apostolic Church with authentic statements.

January 5, 2018

annual motto

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• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• Media
• New Year

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The New Apostolic map is being redrawn

The New Apostolic Church is changing at the global level, not only from a doctrinal point of view, but also from a structural point of view: succession plans have been developed and District Churches are merging. Here is a brief look back at the year 2017 and an outlook on the immediate future.

December 29, 2017

Africa America

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• apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• ministry
• New Year
• Organisation
• retirement

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Divine services in 2017: key messages

“What does the Chief Apostle say about that?” This is a question that people often ask. Following is a review of some of the divine services celebrated by Chief Apostle Schneider in the past year.

December 28, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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• Children
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Holy Sealing
• sacraments
• Youth

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Interim update on the concept of ministry

The concept of ministry was one of the high priority topics of 2017—with a very special emphasis: the Chief Apostle himself gave an interim update on the ongoing efforts on this new doctrinal understanding. Following are some insights into the developments to date.

December 26, 2017

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• investiture
• ministry
• Organisation
• sacraments

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New Apostles and churches around the world

Without movement there is stagnation. This also applies to the structure and the organisation within the Church. New ministers and churches are constantly needed. Only then can the congregations around the world be properly cared for. Following is an overview.

December 22, 2017

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Europe
• Music

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The Divine Service Guide addresses children

The thousands of teachers of the New Apostolic Church are not the only ones who have a heart for children. The Chief Apostle does too, and this is reflected in the Divine Service Guide. Starting in the new year, the guide for ministers will also provide impulses for divine services especially for children.

December 21, 2017

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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The Church’s social media policy

Not sure what the Church’s position is regarding Facebook and Co.? A little unclear on how to handle the blurry boundaries between professional, private, and religious use when you post? The District Apostles have ratified The Social Media Guideline of the New Apostolic Church to provide guidance on the wise and appropriate use of social media.

December 20, 2017

Chief Apostle District Apostle

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• Media
• Social commitment

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Luther 2017: a new Bible translation arrives

Martin Luther left his mark on both church theology and the German language with his translation of the Bible. A revised edition appeared on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Starting in 2019, the 2017 Luther translation will be the official German-language Bible of the New Apostolic Church.

December 18, 2017

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• divine service
• Media
• society

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Pastoral visits: a full calendar

They travel by air, sea, or land and log mile after mile as they bump over rough terrain and potholed dirt tracks in four-wheel drives. Getting to their congregations can be exhausting for Apostles and even dangerous.

December 15, 2017

acts of blessing

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• Advent
• Africa
• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Youth

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Charting the course for a joint future

The two independent District Apostle Areas in South America will merge in 2019. This announcement was recently made by the Church leaders.

December 11, 2017

America

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• history 
• ministry
• Organisation
• retirement

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New Year, new motto – Attention! You’re on

Monday, 27 November. A session of the International District Apostle Meeting has just ended, as has a meeting of the Finance Committee. By the time the Chief Apostle arrives in the recording studio it is already three o’clock in the afternoon.

December 7, 2017

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• New Year

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“Questions and Answers” will be published in fall 2015

A new variant of the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is scheduled to appear in September 2015. This resolution was passed by the District Apostle Meeting at its most recent session. The reference work has been structured into "Questions and Answers" and is scheduled for publication in five languages to start.

March 16, 2015

Chief Apostle District Apostle

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• divine service
• congregation
• Youth
• Organisation
• Asia
• Africa

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“The Lord is risen indeed!”

The Passiontide, with the death of the Lord on Good Friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the Lord. This is the fundamental belief of all Christians. But why is this day of the resurrection so important for us?

April 4, 2015

Good Friday Chief Apostle

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• sacraments
• Baptism 
• Holy Sealing
• Holy Communion
• divine service
• congregation
• confessions

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“Typically New Apostolic”—the legacy of Apostle Schwarz

Like no one else, he influenced the development of a movement that eventually became the New Apostolic Church . Not only because he played a central role in our Church's history, but also because he had a defining impact on a Christian denomination that was still in its infancy at the time: Apostle Friedrich Wilhelm Schwarz was born 200 years ago today.

April 11, 2015

District Apostle apostolate

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• doctrine 
• sacraments
• Holy Sealing
• Holy Communion
• concept of salvation for the departed
• divine service
• congregation
• Pastoral care
• grieving
• history 

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