New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
24 May 2026
Unity in diversity—that is heaven
We have a new Chief Apostle—what a blessing, what a joy.” These were the spontaneous words of Chief Apostle Schneider after the ordination of his successor.
24 May 2026
Change in the global leadership
The New Apostolic Church has a new Chief Apostle. During the Pentecost service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained his designated successor, Helge Mutschler.
23 May 2026
The gratitude of millions in a handshake
With love and deep respect, the new Chief Apostle Helge Mutschler paid tribute to the work of his predecessor, Jean-Luc Schneider—the retirement in the video.
23 May 2026
Inspiring! A Spirit-filled celebration of music and unity
Spectacular, stirring, and deeply inspiring—these are but a few of the expressions that capture the atmosphere of the 2026 Pentecost concert hosted at the Silvertown Auditorium in Cape Town on Saturday evening, 23 May 2026.
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.
20 May 2026
Chief Apostle surprises members in Hanover Park Church
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.
20 May 2026
Pentecost 2026: Divine services around the Western Cape
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.
19 May 2026
Pentecost 2026: Chief Apostle arrives in Cape Town!
Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has arrived safely in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Pentecost festivities!
1 May 2026
Believing, growing, arriving
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.
2 April 2026
community 2/2026: All things are new in Christ
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.
4 January 2026
Motto for 2026: Don't be afraid; just believe!
Our motto for this year is “Don't be afraid; just believe!”
25 July 2025
An Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
If you are interested in reading the Bible, especially the writings of the Apostle Paul, a wonderful new book is now available for sale!
1 April 2025
The New Apostolic faith
What does it mean to be New Apostolic? What do we trust in? What do we hope for? What are our beliefs? Answers to these questions can be found in the articles in this section.