(Originally published on 11 September 2017 – Before the COVID-19 pandemic) It is with deep interest that we follow the input, from our leaders in the New Apostolic Church as well as Christians, in general, on the impact of social media in our society. We must admit that some of these views come across as … [Read more…]
Winter is coming! No, this is not about the television series, “Game of Thrones”. As the blossoms and sunshine has come out in the southern hemisphere and people there are getting ready for summer, we in the northern hemisphere are waiting for the beautiful colorful hues of autumn and ultimately the snowy days of winter. … [Read more…]
Very soon New Apostolic Christians around the globe will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dates back to biblical times when the people of the first covenant had great feasts to bring thanks to God for a bountiful harvest season. This makes me think of gratitude and how we give thanks. Is there a difference between gratitude … [Read more…]
Religion in China is regulated by the Chinese government and it is not so easy for Christians to practice their faith normally. The simple act of attending a divine service or a worship activity, is complicated. It is for this reason that any public activity, which result in the praising of God, in China, is … [Read more…]
China is the World’s second largest economy and it is expected that China will overtake America to become the next super power of the World. The number of Christians in Communist China is growing steadily and it is predicted that, by the year 2030, China will have more churchgoers than America. I first came to … [Read more…]
As global interest in China grows, more foreigners are coming to live, study or work in China. Stacy Julius, is a young South African New Apostolic sister, currently living in China. It was the year 2001 when Stacy came to China for the first time, saying it was an unforgettable memory and she was only … [Read more…]
District Apostle Noel Barnes is currently the most senior district apostle in the world. On Sunday, 18th December 2016, Chief Apostle Jean Luc Schneider will place him into retirement, after having served for 30 years as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Noel Barnes comes from a long lineage of New Apostolic ancestry, as his great-grandfather … [Read more…]
Prior to the year 2007, Chinese and Foreign members of the New Apostolic Church in China were allowed, by the church, to associate with one another. This however changed and during 2007 the New Apostolic Church made two important decisions, namely: Dismiss the Chinese Apostle Daniel Wang (Chinese name: Wang Liwei) and stop soul-care for … [Read more…]
In a meeting of ministers, Chief Apostle Schneider talked about his conception of pastoral care. 1) Pastoral care is about supporting members without attempting to provide answers for everything. “One of the cornerstones of pastoral care is of course to help those who are experiencing tests and difficulties. That does not mean, however, that we … [Read more…]
The First Article of Faith /第一条信条: I believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth. 我信神，全能的父，创造天地的主。 The Second Article of Faith /第二条信条: I believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius … [Read more…]