About Us

Since Pentecost 2005, Wilhelm Leber has been the chief apostle of the New Apostolic Church. As such he leads the Church from its head offices 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 the one Peter had 2,000 years ago in the circle of the apostles.

District Apostles Responsible for Regional Churches:

Those working closest to the chief apostle are the district apostles. They are responsible for the different regional churches and are assisted by other apostles. Together with the chief apostle they provide global unity in church doctrine and in pastoral care. 

International Conferences foster Unity:

The chief apostle and the district apostles meet regularly to consult each other on church matters of international significance. Every three years all apostles gather for an international general assembly.

Further Ministries assist the Apostles:

Bishops, district elders and district evangelists assist the apostles in fulfilling their regional duties. The congregations are the centre of religious life. They are in the care of shepherds, evangelists or priests commissioned by the apostles. These rectors of the congregations are assisted by priests and deacons.

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