About the New Apostolic Church
The New Apostolic Church is an international Christian church. The foundation of its teachings is the Holy Scripture. It developed from the Catholic Apostolic Church in 1863 and is led by apostles, just like the first Christian congregations.

The New Apostolic Church recognizes three sacraments: Holy Baptism, Holy Sealing and Holy Communion. Baptism with water is the first and fundamental act of the triune God’s grace upon a human being who believes in Christ. Through the act of Holy Sealing, the baptized believer is filled with the Holy Spirit. This occurs through prayer and laying-on of hands of an apostle. The body and blood of Christ are imparted in the sacrament of Holy Communion.

The return of Christ to take home His bride is a central component of New Apostolic doctrine. Other significant elements are missionary work and love for one’s fellow human being.

The New Apostolic Church emphasizes the personal accountability of its members for their actions. The individual is responsible to God for his behavior. The gospel of Christ and the system of values inherent in the Ten Commandments provide clear orientation in this respect.

The New Apostolic Church is politically neutral and independent. It is financed by the voluntary donations of its members.

Nearly 11 million Christians around the world currently profess the New Apostolic faith.

Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber

The New Apostolic Church is led by the chief apostle. Since Pentecost 2005, Wilhelm Leber has been the chief apostle, leading the Church from its head office in Zurich, Switzerland. Wilhelm Leber is a German national and the eighth chief apostle since the founding of the Church. His position can be compared to that of Apostle Peter’s in the circle of the first apostles 2,000 years ago.

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