(26.01.2012) Strand-Gustrouw. It must have been difficult to initially comprehend the astonishing news that the Chief Apostle would be coming to their congregation. No such feeling existed on the day; it was replaced with an incredible feeling of joy likened to young children on Christmas morning. more ...

(29.12.2011) Francfort. On Friday, October 14, 2011, representatives of Rainbow-NAC, the interest group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual brothers and sisters in the New Apostolic Church, met again with the Committee for Special Affairs (CSA) in Frankfurt, Germany. For the first time, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany) took part in the discussions. He had been appointed to the Committee to replace the retired District Apostle Hagen Wend. Since 2002, ministers and spokespersons of Rainbow-NAC have conferred regularly. more ...

(16.12.2011) Zurich/Port Moresby. Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, who undertook his last major overseas trip of the year to Papua-New Guinea, was very impressed with the country and its people. The Christians in the country are very believing. The New Apostolic Church on this third-largest island state in the world is also growing steadily. So it was that the Chief Apostle ordained Zuhuke Hungito as the country’s third Apostle during last Sunday’s divine service in Lae. more ...

(21.11.2011) Zurich. The last European District Apostle Meeting (EDAM) of the year 2011 has come to an end. A number of topics were prepared and given new impetus for the upcoming international District Apostle Meeting in spring of next year. The conference began with a debate on the work of the New Apostolic Church in the smaller District Churches of Europe. more ...

(11.11.2011) Zurich/Dortmund. A new version of the “NAC News” app that also works on devices using an Android operating system is now available. Beyond that, the iOS-version of the application has been optimised for the iPad. Version 2.0 of the software also offers new functions and integrates other websites of the New Apostolic Church. “NAC News” is available free of charge for Android and iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad) at the Android Market and the App Store. more ...

(16.10.2011) Johannesburg/Zurich. Today District Apostle Johann R. Kitching informed the members in the District Church of South East Africa about his planned retirement. In a broadcast on the Church-owned television channel known as “NAC-TV” the District Apostle stated that Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, the international Church leader, will conduct a festive divine service at the end of January 2012 and transfer the task of leading the District Apostle district of South East Africa to a successor. more ...

(05.10.2011) Zurich. The topic of “burnout” was one of the focal points in the autumn meeting of District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers of the New Apostolic Church. Concerning this subject Chief Apostle Leber stated: “The presentation and the ensuing discussion have demonstrated that the problem of burnout is significant for us in two respects. On one hand we are charged with the care of our brothers and sisters in the various districts and areas of responsibility. On the other hand, we ourselves are vulnerable to the risk of burnout. After all, our very demanding and multi-faceted tasks, which we fulfil with complete devotion, might also mislead us to exert ourselves to the point of exhaustion.” more ...

(29.09.2011) Dortmund. The relief organisation known as NAK-karitativ now has a new managing director. Bernd Klippert, who has served the organisation for many years, will retire from his duties on 30 September 2011. Nevertheless he remains a member of the board of directors. The name of his successor is Jörg Leske (58), who has been a member of the board since its founding and has served as chairman since 2007. more ...

(26.09.2011) Bülach. At the beginning of his sermon, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber called upon the believers to turn to God with pure hearts, and to see and experience Him. The divine service in Bülach (Switzerland), which was transmitted in sound and picture to the entire working area of District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum, marked the official start of the second International District Apostle Meeting of this year. This meeting is taking place from 25 to 29 September 2011 in the headquarters of the New Apostolic Church International in Zurich. more ...

(02.09.2011) Zurich. September is a month of commemoration: on 11 September, the attacks on the USA will lie ten years behind us. On 21 September is the International Day of Prayer for Peace. On this occasion, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, the leader of the New Apostolic Church, is once again calling on all congregations to join in prayers for peace around the world. This year the UN-sponsored Day of Prayer for Peace is being held under the motto: “Make your voice heard!” The Chief Apostle has asked all New Apostolic congregations around the world to participate in this event. more ...