New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
He is not yet Chief Apostle. Yet at the District Apostles’ Meeting in Cape Town, he already highlighted two priorities: pastoral care as a focus and the continuation of teamwork as a method.
This is the last District Apostles’ Meeting before Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider hands over the reins to his designated successor.
The members who gathered in Hanover Park church expected District Apostle Herman Ernst for their midweek divine service on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, but instead received a surprise visitor: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.
After arriving safely in Cape Town during the course of the week, the Chief Apostle Helper, District Apostles, and District Apostle Helpers from around the globe conducted midweek divine services in congregations across the Western Cape on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has arrived safely in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Pentecost festivities!
As we prepare for Pentecost 2026, we look forward to a celebration marked by the visit of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler, the District Apostles and their Helpers from around the globe, commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Salvation is both a gift and a mission. Those who believe in Jesus are urged not only to receive God’s love, but also to pass it on and share it with others.
Salvation has a name, the path has a goal, and strength comes from God. The divine services in May take us to the very heart of our life of faith.
District Apostle Peter Lambert conducted a divine service in Tafelsig Congregation, Cape Town, on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
The new edition of community takes readers on a journey through the diversity of the New Apostolic world—from a new e-learning platform to a New Apostolic television station to the topic of pastoral care.
22 May 2026
A sneak peek from Silvertown
Coming soon: the live broadcast of the festive Pentecost concert from Cape Town, South Africa.
22 May 2026
Pastoral care: listening rather than answering
He is not yet Chief Apostle. Yet at the District Apostles’ Meeting in Cape Town, he already highlighted two priorities: pastoral care as a focus and the continuation of teamwork as a method.
21 May 2026
One last time in this line-up
This is the last District Apostles’ Meeting before Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider hands over the reins to his designated successor.
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